Wirral bakery giant Baker & Baker, which produces donuts, cookies and cakes and sells across Europe, reports losses more than doubling to £8.6m amid higher raw material costs, particulate chocolate. Tony McDonough reports Wirral…

Employment law, HR and health and safety practice AfterAthena appoints a new HR consultant in Liverpool Hannah Dines has been appointed HR consultant at the Liverpool office of employment law, HR and health and safety firm…

Owner of the giant Stanlow oil refinery on the Mersey Estuary, EET Fuels, reports an 18% rise in revenues to £9bn and a return to profit after processing 75.25m barrels of crude oil. Tony McDonough reports Stanlow oil refinery owner…

‘Leaves on the line’ is an annual autumn challenge for UK rail operators and Merseyrail is announcing autumn changes to its timetable to tackle the problem. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail is announcing what it calls minor…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Elena, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Morocco. Agent is EMR Group. Drepanos, a tanker…

In March it was revealed the iconic five-star Chester Grosvenor Hotel would close due to structural issues but now owners Grosvenor say it will reopen after refurbishment - but hundreds of people will still lose their jobs. Tony McDonough…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Armia Krajowa, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports…

A Liverpool city region McDonald’s restaurant is seeking permission to open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet customer demand. Andrew Brown reports A McDonald’s restaurant at Central 12 Retail Park on Derby Road in Southport…

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

Planning committee rejects plans for new M&S Foodhall, Lidl supermarket and business park at a Liverpool city region site. Andrew Brown reports Multi-million pound proposals to build a new M&S Foodhall, Lidl supermarket and…