Knowsley Chamber unveils new chief executive following retirement of Lesley Martin-Wright after 14 years in the role. Tony McDonough reports Rachel Peak is the new chief executive of Knowsley Chamber following the retirement of…

Keir Starmer heads to Downing Street with Labour winning a huge landslide in UK General Election as the party also sweeps the board for the first time across Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Britain will have its first…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Haven Seaseven, a dumb barge in for a crew change. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Voe Viking, a utility vessel. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Spica J, a container vessel coming…

In July 1964 The Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night was released and now The Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool is to unveil a special exhibition and charity screening to mark the 60th anniversary. Tony McDonough reports 60 years ago A…

Liverpool city region process automation specialist Traverse Associates secures £650,000 investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Tony McDonough reports A tech venture that helps travel firms automate their operations…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Amelie Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Spica J, a…

Liverpool homeware retailer Taskers appoints property agents at CBRE to find a buyer for its 4.6-acre Wavertree store which closed in 2017. Tony McDonough reports Property agents at CBRE are marketing the former Taskers homeware…

All 1,500-plus employees at Liverpool law firm Weightmans will receive a bonus of almost £3,000 each as it reports record revenues of £140m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Weightmans is to reward its workforce of more…

Ireland’s largest hotel operator Dalata opens four-star hotel on the edge of Liverpool city centre, creating 75 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports There is yet another new addition to Liverpool’s fast-growing hotel sector with the…

Developer Redsun completes first phase of 70,000 sq ft development in Wirral to include a self-storage facility and a drive-through Starbucks and fast food chain Wendy’s. Tony McDonough reports Redsun Projects has completed the…