A former senior lawyer at Weightmans and Kirwans is joining Liverpool law firm Astraea Linskills as chief executive and head of its private client. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Astraea Linskills has uncoiled a new chief…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Rigi Venture, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac Shipping. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent…

Specialist manufacturer Holiferm will create 25 new jobs after it agreed to take a 10-year lease on a 90,000 sq ft unit in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports A specialist manufacturer of plant-based ingredients for…

Train operator Merseyrail is to reduce frequencies across its Liverpool city region network with COVID absences causing staff shortages. Tony McDonough reports Services across the Merseyrail network are to be reduced from Monday,…

Housebuilder Urban Splash has unveiled the first of its factory-built homes at Wirral Waters and says some will be available under the Help to Buy scheme. Tony McDonough reports First-time buyers will have the chance to snap up…

People across the Liverpool city region have given their backing to a plan to rename the Mersey Ferries terminal at the Pier Head after Merseybeat legend Gerry Marsden. Tony McDonough reports A plan to rename the Mersey Ferries…

Based in Knowsley, Liberty specialises in domestic repairs and maintenance and heating and compliance services for housing providers. Tony McDonough reports Property services business Liberty has secured a trio of new repair and…

Launched in Liverpool in 2016 by two Slovakian brothers, Nutry Nuts has secured fresh investment to meet increased demand for its healthier snacks. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool nutritional snack business Nutry Nuts has secured a…

Companies in the North West reported their 10th consecutive month of growth in December, says NatWest, but its latest data shows momentum is slowing. Tony McDonough reports Firms across the North West reported a slowing of growth in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stolt Greenshank, a tanker carrying aqueous urea solution from Germany. Agent is Graypen. Oramalia, a tanker carrying palm oil from the Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Truffaldino, a…