Known locally as 'The Giro' the Santander UK hub in Bootle, near Liverpool, employs 2,100 staff and was first opened as the state-owned National Girobank in 1968. Tony McDonough reports Banking giant Santander UK is to close its…

Based in Knowsley, stock market-listed Surface Transforms makes brake discs for high performance cars and has secured a £1m loan from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Tony McDonough reports High performance car brake…

Knowsley-based Forshaw, which carries out essential works on properties damaged by fire or flood, is looking  to help the construction industry become more sustainable. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside restoration specialist The…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Zeycan Ana, a cargo vessel carrying soda ash from Turkey. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O…

Government inspectors are to take over the running of three Liverpool City Council departments after a damning report into the 'dysfunctional culture' of the authority was published. Tony McDonough reports Government inspectors are…

10 restaurants at the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool are getting ready to reopen for outside diners on April 12 and one has already had more than 1,000 bookings. Tony McDonough reports Just one restaurant in Liverpool’s Royal Albert…

Emma Dolan-Horlock from Liverpool, who has been unable to site for stand for six years, prompted a huge response from supporters all over the world after setting up an appeal to help fund her rehabilitation A Just Giving page set up…

A multi-million pound industrial and logistics development will be brought forward at the former distillery in Merseyside by Liverpool developer Network Space. Tony McDonough reports Developer Network Space has acquired a 28-acre…

The UK’s sole trade association for the haulage industry will take office space at Wirral Waters after securing a deal with Peel L&P. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Waters has secured a letting with the Road Haulage Association…

Fragrance brand entrepreneur Drew Cockton is organising the the first-ever LGBTQ+ Business Awards for the North West, taking place in Merseyside in September. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside entrepreneur is organising the North…