Morecrofts Solicitors has appointed the first non-legal partner in its 200-year history. The firm has promoted David Parr, who has led Morecrofts’ four-strong finance team since joining the business at the end of 2011. The appointment…

Statisitics  from the CBI Quartely Industrial Trends Survey has reported growth in the maufacturing industry, is experiencing a decline in growth over the past 3 months compared to last quarter's strong growth. The survey, comprised  of 448…

A 2013 Campaign For Real Ale report found the number of UK breweries had reached a 70 year high, a figure that was predicted to accelerate this year. A Mintel 2013 report reinforced these figures, stating that the alcoholic drinks industry…

Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent has said he will leave the supermarket giant as a result of last month's inaccurate profit guidance. Broadbent said that the overstated profit guidance was “a matter of profound regret” and that he would…

Liverpool’s own Sefton Park is set to become the stage for visually-stunning illuminated theatre production this Halloween, as the hugely popular Halloween Lantern Carnival returns to the city’s cultural calendar. Taking place on Saturday,…

Next month, Liverpool Sound City launches the third instalment of its popular Sound City Training – a programme designed to give people a fast track into the music, creative and digital industries. Developed in partnership with The City of…

One of the city’s oldest and most favoured restaurants celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday, packing the place out with a party to end all others. More than 120 people descended on Zorbas Restaurant on Leece Street, which first opened…

Work is well underway at Liverpool’s Cotton Yard, as law firm Morecrofts prepares to relocate its headquarters to the Old Hall Street site. The Bruntwood-owned development, part of the Cotton Quarter, is undergoing refurbishment to make way…

The Liverpool online retailer, Shop Direct has reported positive annual results, as it revealed a surge in daily visitor numbers to its websites, including star performer Very. The company said group, ebitda in the year to the end of June…

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has described yesterday’s announcements around High Speed Rail as “both disappointing and illogical.” He said: “I am profoundly disappointed that despite a great deal of rhetoric about a Northern Powerhouse,…