Profits at Liverpool legal and insurance services firm Carpenters Group soar 24% to £3.6m with joint owners Donna Scully and John Carpenter sharing a £1m dividends windfall. Tony McDonough reports It has been another good year for…

Just under a week ago Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports announced chief executive Claudio Veritiero had quit the group - now it has moved swiftly to appoint a replacement. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports chief operating officer…

Retaining graduates in Liverpool after they have got their degrees is ‘central to growth and prosperity.’ says one local university innovation leader and two pieces of news in the last few days strengthen the city’s case. Tony McDonough…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Serene Theodora, a bulk carrier…

Analysis: In September Liverpool city region Mayor Steve Rotheram said there was ‘no magic wand’ to alleviate matchday congestion at Sandhills Merseyrail station… is he correct and what are the realistic options for improvement? Tony…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Fraserborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Normac Shipping. Wilson Flex I, a…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Precision, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Orient…

Completed in 1963, a Grade-II listed former canteen for workers at St Helens glass giant Pilkington is set to be transformed into a £6m residential complex. Tony McDonough reports Developer Nicholson Group has submitted a planning…

Liverpool architecture practice Falconer Chester Hall unveils three senior promotions as its expertise in designing tall buildings generates extra work. Tony McDonough reports New rules governing the design and specification of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Precision, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Berge…