Almost half of mid-sized firms in the North West set to defy tough economic conditions by raising cash to grow, new survey reveals Almost half of mid-sized businesses in the North West will look to secure funding for growth over the…

New Caribbean-inspired bar called Manolo opens in Liverpool city centre this week offering cocktails as well as jazz, salsa and Hispanic music. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool revellers can now enjoy the delights of a new…

£2.5m Les Transformations De Southport project aims to restore the town’s ‘Victorian grandeur’ and secures Government approval. Tony McDonough reports A £2.5m project to restore Southport’s “Victorian grandeur” will go ahead after…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Fri Kvam, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Costa Fortuna, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. …

Organisers of the 2022 Merseyside Independent Business Awards have published their shortlist after being inundated with entries. Tony McDonough reports Organisers of the 2022 Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIBs) say the…

City councillors push for tougher regulation of so-called ‘party flats’ in Liverpool - accommodation offering short lets to tourists. Tony McDonough reports City councillors in Liverpool are seeking a crackdown on apartments in the…

New £13m contract sees Merseyside brake disc maker Surface Transforms supply its products to an automotive manufacturer for an electric vehicle. Tony McDonough reports Supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms (ST) has secured a…

Pop-up Doctor Who store in Liverpool smashes retail sales records for National Museums Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A Doctor Who exhibition hosted by National Museums Liverpool triggered record sales at a pop-up shop set up for…

Training provider Training Unlimited is offering free two-day workshops in both digital media and marketing to Liverpool city region businesses. Tony McDonough reports Businesses across Liverpool city region are being offered places…

E-commerce giant Amazon is looking to recruit 700 people across its Liverpool city region operations with the help of local Jobcentres. Tony McDonough reports Jobcentres across Liverpool city region are looking to help e-commerce…