Liverpool value retailer B&M announces huge expansion of UK and French retail networks as it looks to cash on increasing consumer demand for discount goods. Tony McDonough reports Value retail giant B&M says it is now aiming…

Just five months after becoming interim chief executive of Mersey Maritime, Ruth Wood has now been appointed to the role on a permanent basis. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime has announced that acting chief executive Ruth Wood…

Developer and regeneration specialist Haworth Group will build £3m outdoor sports facility at Liverpool city region new homes site. Tony McDonough reports Harworth Group has announced plans to build a £3m outdoor sports facility…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Naama Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Mandarin Phoenix, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils / steel plate from…

Birkenhead industrial firm Neway Industrial Services links up with Cammell Laird as part of new powerhouse maritime group. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead-based Neway Industrial Services is to be brought under the umbrella of the…

Mystery shoppers were sent by Liverpool BID Company to test the customer services skills of more than 400 businesses in Liverpool city centre - and the winners are now revealed. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company has…

Museums and galleries across Liverpool city region will offer craft beers in a new tie-up between National Museums Liverpool and Neptune Brewery. Tony McDonough reports National Museums Liverpool (NML) is teaming up with Neptune…

Liverpool City Council in talks with global cruise terminal operator to take control of current cruise terminal and push forward with development of a new £88m facility. Tony McDonough reports A global operator of cruise ship…

Peter Jackson to retire from his role as chief executive of Hill Dickinson after 40 years with the Liverpool law firm. Tony McDonough reports Peter Jackson is to retire from his role of chief executive of Liverpool law firm Hill…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Tigris, a tanker carrying light fuel oil from The Netherlands. Agent is Casper Shipping. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…