Cash-strapped Wirral Council is considering the sale of both Birkenhead and Wallasey town halls, both Grade II-listed, with the cost of repair and upkeep estimated at £35m. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council says both Birkenhead…

A venture specialising in providing and maintaining power for data centres is moving into a 140,000 sq ft space in Liverpool city region at a record headline rent for the North West. Tony McDonough reports Data centre power…

Liverpool City Council plans to put more pressure on rogue landlords as it expands its landlord licensing team, hiring an extra 34 people. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council is to add 34 new people to its landlord…

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. Faith, a…

Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms, which employs 170 people and owes the city region more than £13.5m, says loss of its biggest customer has 'material impact on the company's ability to trade'. Tony…

Developer Nexus Residential announces practical completion of Central Park, a £35m residential development just outside Liverpool city centre. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool property developer Nexus Residential says it has…

Leading Liverpool choreographer and teacher Nazene Langfield has opens new performing arts conservatoire in one of the city’s world famous Three Graces. Tony McDonough reports Renowned Liverpool choreographer and teacher Nazene…

A new business angels network for entrepreneurs from Cheshire and Warrington holds first Dragons’ Den-style event. Tony McDonough reports Successful entrepreneurs from Cheshire and Warrington are investing their capital and…

Law firm Napthens, which has a major base in Liverpool, sees revenues rise 19% to almost £27m as 25 partners share a £4.3m bonus pot. Tony McDonough reports Corporate law firm Napthens is reporting significant rises in revenues and…

Liverpool city region venture GT Wings - which utilises the principle of aircraft wings to power commercial shipping with wind - wins seal of approval from one of the most respected bodies in global maritime. Tony McDonough reports …