German heat pump manufacturer Stiebel Eltron appoints new MD to its UK operation in Wirral following the departure of Mark McManus, who set up the subsidiary from scratch 17 years ago. Tony McDonough reports Heat pump specialist…

A 200-year-old pub in Liverpool city centre, that in Victorian times played host to ‘Tom Thumb’, reopens after £200,000 refurbishment. Tony McDonough reports Located just off Bold Street in the Ropewalks area of Liverpool, Newington…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ambition, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Boyne, a tanker carrying ultra low sulphur diesel from The Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Containerships…

A 30,000 sq ft fitness centre is to open in Liverpool city centre later this year on the site of a former Wilko store, creating up to 20 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A new 30,000 sq ft fitness centre will open on the site of a former…

In its financial accounts published on Companies House, League Two club Tranmere Rovers reveals widening financial losses and chairman Mark Palios offers a takeover update. Tony McDonough reports Tranmere Rovers chairman and joint…

Developer reveals plans to build 730 homes on land known as ‘Spookies Wood’ in Knowsley where a ‘vaporous entity’ is said to lurk among the trees. Tony McDonough reports Property firm Hallam Land Management has unveiled plans to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: SJ Colombo, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is Normac Shipping. CEG Universe, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping.…

Liverpool barrister Bill Braithwaite was called to the bar in 1970 and ‘took silk’ in 1992 and, as he retires, colleagues at Exchange Chambers toast his ‘extraordinary career’. Tony McDonough reports It was less than a year after…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Containerships Polar, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium. Agent is CMA CGM. Atlantic Sea, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent…

Opening in 1905 the Liverpool Olympia has hosted The Beatles, Little Richard and legendary escapologist Harry Houdini - now a ‘spectacular night of live music’ will mark its 120th birthday. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool’s…