New data from insolvency experts Begbies shows worrying surge in the number of Liverpool city region firms in ‘critical distress’ with consumer-facing businesses suffering the most. Tony McDonough reports Consumer-facing businesses…

Established in 2021, the John Haynes Foundation was set up in memory of Liverpool business coach John Haynes and its latest project equips 400 students with ‘essential life skills’. Tony McDonough reports More than 400 students at…

With a 135,000 sq ft Liverpool city region commercial development close to completion, Barnfield Construction and Morley Estates unveil plans for a further 250,000 sq ft of space. Tony McDonough reports Barnfield Construction and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Alexander B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium. Agent is CMA CGM. CL Atlas, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Belgium. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Tomini…

Serena Silcock-Prince is a member of the sixth generation of a family synonymous with the Southport leisure sector and that knowledge and experience is set to help drive the transformation of the town. Tony McDonough reports …

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Cotralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. BG Red, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Delta…

Entrepreneur Duncan Craft is converting two historic Liverpool city region buildings into a climbing gym and says there is a huge shortage of skills needed to preserve old buildings. Andrew Brown reports An entrepreneur who is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Eco Trader, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports…

Cheshire is chosen by the Government to be a ‘key growth region’ for clean energy and will receive £1m in funding. Tony McDonough reports Cheshire will unlock green skills training for people across the county after being chosen by…

Demolition work starts on buildings in New Ferry in Wirral in the next phase of the regeneration of the area that was devastated by a huge gas explosion in 2017. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on the latest phase of the…