Sefton sees number of licensed hackney taxi drivers fall by 20% amid rising costs of fuel and insurance. Andrew Brown reports Sefton has seen a 20% fall in the number of hackney taxi drivers as the soaring cost of fuel and insurance…

A Wirral venture that has developed a small foot pad that helps prevent blisters has secured a national award and cash backing from Innovate UK. Tony McDonough reports A Wirral business that has developed a product that helps prevent…

Dutch shipping firm WEC Lines invests in refrigeration containers to support new fresh produce import service at Port of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports WEC Lines is investing in new refrigeration containers as it looks to grow its…

DWF unveils 30 Liverpool promotions months after the Liverpool-founded law firm was acquired by private equity group Inflexion in a £342m deal. Tony McDonough reports Law firm DWF has unveiled 30 promotions at its Liverpool office as…

Amid an ongoing bitter dispute over the management of Hoylake Beach, Wirral Council launches a new round of public consultation. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council has launched a public consultation outlining two possible options…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: FRI Sea, a cargo vessel carrying sunflower pellets from France. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Fluvius Tavy, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading…

Liverpool Hospitality Association officially launches People Awards for 2024 which celebrates the talented individuals in the city hospitality sector. Tony McDonough reports Entries are now open for the Liverpool Hospitality…

Originally due for completion in 2024, work on the transformation of Grade II-listed Martins Bank Building in Liverpool is yet to properly start and a joint venture partner has walked away - so what happens next? Tony McDonough reports…

Owner of Mersey Reach business park in Aintree secures two lettings with a global medical device business and an additives manufacturer totalling 27,669 sq ft. Tony McDonough reports Northwood Urban Logistics has concluded two deals,…

A £2bn project to produce hydrogen using natural gas close to the Mersey and store the carbon emissions under Liverpool Bay could be up and running by 2026. Tony McDonough reports A £2bn project to produce what is claimed will be…