A Liverpool manufacturer of workboats is shortlisted for an award for a zero-emission all-electric vessel it has produced. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool workboat manufacturer Water Witch has been shortlisted in the Electric Boat…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Borealis, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Lyrika, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate from Spain. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Corrib Fisher, a tanker coming…

Charity fundraiser is set up in tribute to Wirral entrepreneur Drew Cockton who died last weekend and the LGBTQ+ Business Awards he founded are also set to continue. Tony McDonough reports Less than a week after Wirral businessman…

Train operator Merseyrail says a four-day closure of Liverpool Central station for engineering works is cancelled due to strike action. Tony McDonough reports A planned four-day closure of Liverpool Central station for engineering…

Liverpool developer Legacie secures £40m investment towards cost of £85m residential tower. Tony McDonough reports Legacie Developments has secured a £40m cash injection that will be used to deliver an £85m residential development in…

Structural steelwork specialist Walker Engineering reports record annual revenues of almost £4m and an 81% increase in profits. Tony McDonough reports Walker Engineering is reporting record annual revenues of £3.9m for 2021 - up…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Krypos Bravery, a bulk carrier carrying maize from Argentina. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated…

Planners in Liverpool are recommending approval for a 172,000 sq ft ‘net zero’ office building in the city’s Knowledge Quarter. Tony McDonough reports Planners are recommending approval for a £35m ‘net zero’ office building on the…

Retail and leisure complex Liverpool ONE offers funding to 11 Liverpool city region organisations to ‘empower young people to take local action on climate change’ Liverpool ONE has offered 11 grants worth up to £5,000 each to 11…

SME fund manager River Capital launches new £8m loan fund to support North West first with a particular focus on Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports River Capital is launching a new £8m loan fund to support SMEs in the…