Organisers of the Merseyside Women of the Year awards have secured the services Cherie Blair to open the event. Tony McDonough reports Cherie Blair will open the 2022 Merseyside Women of the Year (MWOTY) awards ceremony taking place…

LCR ventures was launched in 2020 to support Liverpool city region start-up businesses - now it has a new name and an extra £3.2m. Tony McDonough reports A £10.5m project to support start-ups and innovators in the Liverpool city…

In a new programme, Liverpool John Moores University’s executive leadership team will meet regularly with leading black and Asian figures in Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) today launches a…

Specialist Liverpool city region property lender Bridging Finance Solutions is a finalist in two categories of a top industry awards Merseyside specialist property lender Bridging Finance Solutions (BFS) is shortlisted for two awards…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Feng Mao, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is Normac Shipping. Mein Schiff, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off…

German supermarket Aldi opens its 10th Liverpool store at the end of June and seeks new staff to fill eight of the 33 jobs being created. Tony McDonough reports Aldi opens its 10th supermarket in Liverpool at the end of this month…

Small business finance specialist, Bathgate Business Finance in Wirral, has added two new members its board Wirral finance specialist, Bathgate Business Finance, has expanded its board of directors with two new appointments from…

Military boat builder Marine Specialised Technology is investing £2m in the expansion of its new Liverpool city region headquarters and is set to see revenues hit £34m. Tony McDonough reports High speed military boat manufacturer…

Training firm The Learning Foundry secures £3.3m contract to deliver training to adults across Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city centre training business The Learning Foundry has secured a £3.3m adult…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: CMA CGM Goya, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Containerships CMA-CGM. Lastdrager 35, a pontoon coming from Thailand. Agent is Cory Brothers…