Whitehall is to take full control of Liverpool city council with city region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram also heading a new strategic panel to get the city council back on track. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council will come…

Lender Shawbrook backs multi-million pound management buyout of Merseyside logistics business H&M Distribution Group. Tony McDonough reports H&M Distribution Group managing director Dean Woodyer has led an “eight-figure”…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Harun, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Phoenix of the Dell Quay, a sail training vessel. Agent is Merseyside Adventure Sailing Trust. Wec…

Local jewellery brand Say It With Diamonds is to sell its products at the new Liverpool store of designer fashion outlet Tessuti. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool jewellery brand Say It With Diamonds will see its products sold at the…

Another indoor market dating back more than a century is to be transformed into a 10,000 sq ft food and drink venue, creating 80 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Ormskirk is set to be the latest town to see its traditional indoor…

A Liverpool firm that has developed a secure system for signing documents electronically has secured a deal with the Palestinian Authority. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital business E-Sign has secured a deal with the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Fortune Glory, a tanker carrying molasses from India. Agent is Graypen. Viking…

This autumn sees the return of the free-to-enter Liverpool ONE dog show with prizes on offer in seven categories. Tony McDonough reports Organisers of the Liverpool ONE Dog Show are inviting entries from dog owners across the city…

Arriva buses will return Liverpool city region’s roads after a new 11.1% pay offer brings a month-long strike by drivers to an end. Tony McDonough reports A month-long pay dispute that has seen Arriva bus drivers across Merseyside…

Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports is urging more than 500 dock workers to ‘keep talking’ amid an imminent strike over a pay offer described as 'inadequate'. Tony McDonough reports Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports is asking…