Based in south Liverpool, B&M became a 'go-to' retailer in the UK during the pandemic with sales up 25% to £4.8bn, profits more than doubling and 7,200 new jobs created. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool retail giant B&M saw…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O European Ferries. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin…

Training and apprenticeships can be a silver bullet that transforms a business by increasing productivity and creating a highly-motivated workforce - and help is at hand for firms across Liverpool City Region It was the Greek…

Shipping giant ACL has raised concerns with Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports after its huge container ships suffered delays arriving and leaving the port. Tony McDonough reports Transatlantic shipping giant Atlantic Container Line…

From its Liverpool base structural engineering firm Sutcliffe is winning new contracts across the UK including a nationwide series of projects for retailer Home Bargains. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool civil and structural…

A Turkish barber shop and two new hospitality ventures have signed up for almost 6,000 sq ft of commercial space at the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Two new bars and a Turkish barber shop have all signed for…

Based in Birkenhead, The Hive Youth Zone is open for young people seven days a week and has now received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Wirral Youth Zone (The Hive) has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary…

New £15.1m extra care development in Merseyside called Jackson Gardens has been delivered by Liverpool-based ForHousing and comprises 90 new homes. Tony McDonough reports Housing association ForHousing has completed work on a £15.1m…

With plans to demolish Birkenhead Market and build a new facility by 2025, Wirral Council has released images of a proposed temporary market in the town. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council has released images of how Birkenhead’s…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Nord Amazon, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is…