Workers at the Jacob's biscuit and cream cracker factory in Liverpool face prospect of compulsory redundancies if the company does not get enough volunteers. Tony McDonough reports Plans to cut jobs at the Jacob's cream cracker and…

Merseyside freight forwarder Trinity Logistics says new maritime container routes into London Gateway open up opportunities for Liverpool city region importers and exporters. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region freight…

Liverpool building firm Frank Rogers Building Contractors carves out strong reputation for heritage and conservation projects across the North West. Tony McDonough reports Building firm Frank Rogers Building Contractors is enjoying…

Liverpool laboratory venture BioGrad donates £65,000 worth of ‘industry-grade’ laboratory equipment to schools, benefiting more than 9,500 students. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool laboratory venture BioGrad has demonstrated its…

Liverpool law firm Bermans appoints and experienced new partner to its property and construction team Law firm Bermans has added to its property and construction team with the appointment of James Harris as a partner. James, who is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ruby, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am.…

Councillors will this week decide whether to give the green light to plans to build a new £100m Merseyrail station in the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool - with more than 100 objections received. Tony McDonough reports City councillors…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ding Heng 20, a tanker carrying sunflower oil from Belgium. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Ionic Althea, a tanker carrying crude oil from Algeria. Agent is GAC Services (UK).…

Sefton Council warns private landlords they face unlimited fines for fly-tipping, a practice one cabinet member describes as ‘selfish, anti-social, potentially hazardous, and illegal’. Tony McDonough reports Private landlords in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Victorine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic…