Civil litigation specialist CEL is expanding its city centre office space at 20 Chapel Street and intends to almost treble its workforce. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm CEL Solicitors says it aims to create 120 new jobs in…

Emma Carhart is a trainee quantity surveyor at specialist Wirral glazing firm, RED Systems and has spoken of what International Women’s Day means to her. Tony McDonough reports Trainee quantity surveyor Emma Carhart feels its…

Irish carrier Ryanair axed the route from Liverpool to Northern Ireland in December last year in a row with the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority - now Loganair is taking it over. Tony McDonough reports Scottish airline Loganair is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stella Pacific, a bulk carrier carrying steel from Algeria. Agent is Normac Shipping. Blue Dragon, a bulk carrier carrying animal feedstuffs from Argentina. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has designated Liverpool city region as one of eight new Freeports - the decision has been broadly welcomed but there are possible risks and downsides. Tony McDonough reports In the days running up to Rishi…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stolt Greenshank, a tanker carrying aqueous urea solution from the Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Cemi, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is EMR Shipping. CEG…

Southport has secured £37.5m in Town Deal funding and, writing for LBN, Southport BID chief executive Rachel Fitzgerald says it creates an opportunity to leverage significant private sector investment It is amazing news that…

Successful Liverpool Entrepreneur Kate Stewart is launching Sisterhood HQ aimed at women in business or those who aspire to be. Tony McDonough reports Successful Liverpool entrepreneur Kate Stewart is launching what she is calling a…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Endurance, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA-CGM. Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Belgium. Agent…

Shipyard and engineering firm Cammell Laird is cutting 178 people from its Birkenhead workforce and admits it is 'inefficient and uncompetitive'. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside shipyard and engineering firm Cammell Laird is…