Liverpool BID Company says the 2.4% rise was in contrast to a regional fall of 1.5% and a national fall of 2.5% as many high streets struggle for survival. Tony McDonough reports Footfall in Liverpool city centre  was up 2.4% to more…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sail, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Maersk Cayman, a tanker carrying animal & vegetable oils from…

With support from the Liverpool city region Enterprise Hub, The British Bearded Baby is now shipping products as far afield as the US. Tony McDonough reports Walk down any crowded street and you are certain to see at least one man…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mermerdelen, a cargo vessel carrying magnesite from Greece. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Francop, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Elbstrom, a container vessel sailing to the Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. RMS Veritas, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line -…

Its 2018 investments included an £6m cash injection into fast-growing Wirral manufacturer of digital kiosks and video walls,  Evoke Creative. Tony McDonough reports Small and medium business investment specialist BGF says 2018 was a…

Historic Liverpool's school's museum quality Father Willis pipe organ dates back to 1874 and its restoration is being backed by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool school Blue Coat has secured a £162,800 grant…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: STI Tribeca, a tanker carrying ultra low sulphur diesel from the US. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

Warrington-based Ixis, which has reported a significant rise in turnover and profits, will see its headcount rise to 20 following the deal Warrington web development agency Ixis has acquired Birchwood-based LiberoNet as part of its…

JLR will start with a voluntary redundancy programme in its UK operations which employs around 40,000 people, with more than 4,000 at Halewood in Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to reduce its…