Liverpool law firm Weightmans sees fifth consecutive year of growth as annual revenues rise 12% to £162m with every employee to receive a bonus of thousands of pounds. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Weightmans is to reward…

Merseyside Vimto maker Nichols reports 4.7% rise in sales to £89.5m and surging profits in the first half of 2026 as it enters the health and wellness market. Tony McDonough reports Vimto maker Nichols is reporting a 31.6% surge in…

Too many residential landlords are yet to wake up to the ‘fundamental shift’ the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025 represents and could face nasty surprises if they don’t take expert advice, a Liverpool lawyer is warning. Tony McDonough reports…

Independent Street will bring its Artisan Market back to Southport this weekend. Andrew Brown reports Independent Street is set to return to the Southport Market Hall this Saturday (August 1), bringing an Artisan Market to both the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Widor, a…

Liverpool developer and investor Caro acquires portfolio of 38 homes that was put on the market with a price tag of £2.75m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool developer and investor Caro has acquired a 38-home portfolio from receivers…

‘Substantive hearing’ to take place in November on judicial review of City of London Police’s handling of the investigation in Southport’s 79th Group Former owners of collapsed Southport investment venture 79th Group have secured a…

Liverpool ‘raw’ dog food brand Mersey Raw invests £100,000 in 29,000 sq ft production facility to meet soaring demand from pet owners. Tony McDonough reports Just four years after it was founded by entrepreneur Ben McIntyre Liverpool…

Two years before Mayor Steve Rotheram takes full control of services to stop the £250m shareholder gravy train, Merseyrail appoints a new interim managing director. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail has appointed Suzanne Grant as its…

Latest figures reveal a sharp increase in the number of profits warnings by North West listed businesses in the second quarter of 2026. Tony McDonough reports UK-listed companies in the North West issued nine profit warnings during…