After launching in Southport in 2020 estate and lettings agency Curlett Jones Estates has expanded to four outlets and is about to open a fifth in Liverpool and has more than doubled headcount. Tony McDonough reports Estate and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Yasa Kaptan Erbil, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Egypt. Agent is…

Developer Nexus Residential completes £50m development in the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Nexus Residential has completed a 296-apartment scheme in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. It acquired One Baltic Square…

An angel investment network aimed at start-up or early-stage businesses in Liverpool city region unveils a new name. Tony McDonough reports LCR Angel Network is rebranding as Gateway Angels seven years after it was founded. Backed…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Maye Manx, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Kauri, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading…

Liverpool wealth manager Rathbones sees half-year pre-tax profits rocket 120% to £112.1m after £839m takeover of Investec Wealth & Investment. Tony McDonough reports Wealth manager Rathbones has hailed the success of its £839m…

Wirral Council says it expects planning applications to be submitted by the end of 2024 to build 273 new homes at two site sites in Birkenhead. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council is pushing on with plans that will see 273 new…

Community Foundation for Merseyside launches fundraising appeal for those affected by the Southport knife attack which has claimed the lives of three children and left others critically injured. Tony McDonough reports A fundraising…

A new survey reveals a fall in confidence among businesses across the North West during July although firms say they are keen to keep investing. Tony McDonough reports Business confidence in the North West fell 10 points during July…

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