Investor Blacklight Capital Partners took on and completed the stalled Limelight student living scheme in Liverpool and is now looking to sell the development for more than £61m. Tony McDonough reports Blacklight Capital Partners is…

A new hospitality outlet is to open in Liverpool city region described as a ‘perfect blend’ of a wine bar, a bookshop and a coffee lounge. Andrew Brown reports A new venture described as a “perfect blend” of a wine bar, a bookshop…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Bon Vivant, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is EMR Shipping. Lucia B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Samskip Multimodal. Vera…

Main contractor on the new Birkenhead Market project to hold ‘meet the buyer’ event in May as it invites local businesses to bid for contracts. Tony McDonough reports Local firms in Wirral are being encouraged to bid for contracts on…

Just three years after it launched in Liverpool Mann Roberts Solicitors is expanding into Manchester. Tony McDough reports Liverpool law firm Mann Roberts Solicitors has opened its first office in Manchester. Mann Roberts was founded…

Liverpool law firm Morecrofts held its first domestic abuse conference in 2015 and has revealed details of this year’s event with ‘child on parent’ abuse a key topic on the agenda. Tony McDonough reports ‘Child on parent’ abuse will…

LivFul Innovation has developed an insect repellant that offers protection against malaria a disease that kills almost 600,000 people each yet - and has set up a base in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports A venture that…

A new ‘super six’ team of experts will help drive the £3.9bn Cheshire visitor economy and include bosses of Cheshire Oaks and a director at the National Trust. Tony McDonough reports Marketing Cheshire has revealed names of its new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Eems Tjonger, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Elbteam, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Catherine, a…

Strong demand for city centre living has pushed Liverpool rents to record levels, rising 24% in three years, but one expert says there are signs they may be reaching the limits of affordability. Tony McDonough reports In recent years…