Driven by Mersey Maritime and Peel L&P, the £23m Maritime Knowledge Hub on the banks of the Mersey could create up to 4,000 jobs . Tony McDonough reports A decision by councillors in Wirral have provided a critical breakthrough…

Last year Alex Hatchman became first female chief executive of Merseyside law firm Fletchers Solicitors and she She strongly believes in championing women in business and has shared her thoughts on International Women’s Day 2021 and…

Thanks to a £66m investment by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority work on an extension to the Merseyrail network and a new station could start this year. Tony McDonough reports Work on an extension of the Merseyrail network and…

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…