Padel tennis is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and a Liverpool dock will see the installation of the UK’s first floating padel courts. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool is to be home to the UK’s first floating padel…

A new bank aimed at retail and small business customers will open 60 North West branches, including 12 in Liverpool city region, in a multi-million pound investment. Tony McDonough reports A new bank being set up in the North West of…

Wirral manufacturer and installer of digital kiosks and signs, Evoke Creative, reports 30.1% rise in revenues to £31.1m and a growing footprint in North America. Tony McDonough reports Evoke Creative is seeing growing demand for its…

A former biofuels site next to the River Mersey and close to Bromborough Dock in Wirral will become a new housing development comprising 975 homes. Tony McDonough reports A former biofuels site close to Bromborough Dock and Port…

A Northern Powerhouse Investment fund, jointly managed by River Capital in Liverpool, has invested £1.4m in 23 businesses since its launch a year ago. Tony McDonough reports An SME investment fund managed by River Capital in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mykonos Seas, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is Normac Shipping. MSC Kayla, a container vessel coming from and returning to France. Agent is MSC. Alexander B,…

Fixing and reopening the historic Victorian Southport Pier will cost an estimated £13m but a crucial change in its status could open the door to raising the necessary funds. Andrew Brown reports Southport Pier has taken another step…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stolt Redshank, a tanker carrying used edible oils from The Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Coralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Wes Elisa, a cargo vessel…

A Liverpool city centre square will be taken over by ‘innovators’ this spring when the Mersey Makers festival will showcase ‘talent, creativity and entrepreneurs’. Tony McDonough reports A one-day festival to showcase “talent,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Gem Star, a cargo vessel carrying sunflower meal from Ukraine. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Aurora, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight…