Train operator Merseyrail publishes new timetable following the launch of the new £500m class 777 train fleet into public service. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail has unveiled a new timetable on the Kirkby line following the…

Department for Transport awards £4m to Liverpool City Council to help reduce the environmental impact of city’s road network. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has secured £4m from the Department for Transport (DfT) to…

Accountancy giant KPMG announces three senior promotions at its Liverpool office KPMG is promoting three people to director level at its operation in Liverpool. In the audit practice, Jennifer Pickavance has been promoted to…

Days after moving into his new £1m Liverpool city region HQ, Techedia founder Matthew Townson says he wants to train a ‘new generation of IT specialists’. Andrew Brown reports Techedia has revealed its plans to train a new generation…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Salla, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is EMR Shipping. Susan Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover reports profits of £265m for the third quarter of its fiscal year as computer ship shortage finally eases. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reporting a return to profit in the third quarter…

Caddick Construction completes £15.7m 280,000 sq ft industrial development close to Wirral on behalf of Redsun. Tony McDonough reports Phase two of Redsun’s  Aviator industrial development at Ellesmere Port has been completed.…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Susan Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin…

Liverpool city region law firm Fletchers Group, a UK leader in medical negligence, has appointed a new chief commercial officer as it looks to embark on an aggressive expansion drive. Tony McDonough reports Southport-based law firm…

£15m project to transform Allerton Manor Golf Club hit a snag in December when planners rejected hotel plans but the creation of a new 18-hole championship golf course is back on track. Tony McDonough reports Golf and leisure…