North West accountancy firm Williamson & Croft signs deal with Downing to take 3,500 sq ft office space in Liverpool commercial district. Tony McDonough reports Accountancy firm Williamson & Croft is to move a 20-strong team…

Tourism leaders in Cheshire and Warrington are ‘cautiously optimistic’ for 2024 as new data shows value of visitor economy is up 16% to £3.41bn. Tony McDonough reports There has been a 16% year-on-year increase in the value of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: CEG Galaxy, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am.…

Number of Merseyside firms in ‘significant financial distress’ breaks through 5,000 barrier, according to the latest Red Flag data from insolvency firm Begbies Traynor. Tony McDonough reports There are now more than 5,000 firms in…

Merseyside and UK maritime leaders pay tribute to former chief executive of Mersey Maritime and industry ‘legend’ Jim Teasdale, who has died aged 75. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime founder and industry ‘legend’ Jim Teasdale…

Chairman and joint owner of Tranmere Rovers FC, Mark Palios, reveals widening pre-tax losses and says the club is seeking new investors to help support its growth and fund a new stadium. Tony McDonough reports Tranmere Rovers FC…

Partners at Liverpool law firm Brabners share profits of £15.7m as annual revenues rise 15.5% to £46.8m. Tony McDonough reports Partners at Liverpool law firm Brabners will share profits of £15.7m - a rise of more than 10% on the…

One of the biggest European meetup events for gamers and game developers is coming to Liverpool in 2024 after establishing a presence in Manchester in the last eight years. Tony McDonough reports A major games industry event is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: OM Borneo, a tanker carrying molasses from the US. Agent is Graypen. Natalie, a cargo vessel coming from Portugal. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Maran Penelope, a tanker carrying…

Stone Marine Shipcare in Wirral has been manufacturing and servicing propellers since Victorian times but a change in strategy in the last four years has seen it grow turnover by 200%. Tony McDonough reports Back in 2019,…