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Manufacturers’ body EEF welcomes go-ahead for fracking in Lancashire
EEF says the Government's decision, which has caused outrage among protestors and environmentalists, could be a 'significant step forward for the UK’s future in shale'. Tony McDonough reports. Britain’s leading body representing…
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UK Northern Powerhouse appoints Liverpool business heavyweight to advisory board
The UK Northern Powerhouse International Conference has appointed one of the most senior policy figures in Liverpool City Region to its new advisory board to assist it in driving forward its plans for supporting significant growth in the…
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Peel to build 24-hour HGV refuelling facility at the Port of Liverpool
The refuelling station, a joint venture between Peel and Certs Energy, will be able to handle eight HGVs at a time. Tony McDonough reports. Peel Ports has secured planning permission for a 24-hour lorry refuelling facility at the Port of…
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French trade delegation visits Liverpool City Region
The French Ambassador to the UK, HE Ms Sylvie Bermann, and the Deputy President of the French Chamber of Great Britain and Stephen Burgin, Vice President Europe, GE Power Strategic Accounts, led delegation of French Chamber member companies…
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St. Modwen announces national finalists for schools photography competition
St. Modwen, the UK’s leading regeneration specialist, last week announced the seven finalists for its national schools photography competition in celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary. Entitled ‘Making Places’, the competition was…
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Bus giant Stagecoach seeks news Merseyside boss
Current managing director Elisabeth Tasker is moving elsewhere in the group and in her five years in Merseyside has overseen £26.3m of investment into new vehicles. Tony McDonough reports. Bus operator Stagecoach is on the hunt for a new…
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Mersey and North West manufacturers are a £23.7bn ‘powerhouse’
New study from the manufacturers’ organisation, EEF, and banking giant Santander, shows manufacturing accounts for almost 16% of the North West’s total output. Tony McDonough reports. Merseyside and the North West remains the “manufacturing…
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Building works continue apace at St. Julie’s
Students of St. Julie's in Woolton are watching eagerly as their new school emerges before their eyes. Teachers and pupils at the school had more than good reason to look forward to the new academic year when they returned earlier this…
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Mersey firm’s capsize simulator set to revolutionise rescue crew training and save lives
Marine Specialised Technology in Liverpool is the world’s leading provider of Rigid Inflatable Boats to military and professional clients. Tony McDonough reports. A specialist Liverpool maritime firm has developed a ‘capsize simulator’…
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Widnes global logistics specialist Suttons wins deal with UK’s leading bioethanol firm
Deal with Vivergo will see Suttons distribute bioethanol from Humberside to petroleum sites around the UK. Liverpool city region logistics specialist Suttons has secured a contract with the UK’s biggest bioethanol producer. The deal with…
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