Liverpool property management firm Urban Evolution to is to invest £1.5m in its business in 2025 as it targets 35% growth and 40 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Urban Evolution

More than 20 employers in the health and social care sector will be looking to recruit staff at a jobs fair in Birkenhead this month. Tony McDonough reports The Hive

Liverpool city region energy retrofit specialist Next Energy sees annual revenues more than double to £80.6m amid multiple new contract wins. Tony McDonough reports Next retrofits homes with energy efficient

A police boat in Royal Albert Dock. Picture by Tony McDonough   Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aila, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent

Work is to start on the paved walkway, known as ‘Everton Way’, at Everton FC’s £750m stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Tony McDonough reports Everton Way will be located outside Everton

A new poll shows there is overwhelming support for the restoration and reopening of Southport Pier which has been closed since December 2022 and may cost £13m to fix. Andrew

Property and regeneration consultancy Aspinall Verdi recruits Leighanna O’Farrell to join its Liverpool office Leighanna O’Farrell has joined the Liverpool office of AspinallVerdi   Leighanna O’Farrell is joining the Liverpool

Cheshire political leaders are stepping up their efforts to follow Liverpool city region and Greater Manchester down the devolution road. Tony McDonough reports Chester and the rest of Cheshire could

A new fully-funded business support programme is launched for digital, creative and technology businesses in Wirral. Tony McDonough reports Acclerate Wirral offers free support for digital, creative and tech businesses

Global IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl will create 1,000 AI-related jobs in Liverpool city region in an investment announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Tony McDonough reports Prime Minister Sir

RFA Fort Victoria on the Mersey. Picture by HowardLiverpool   Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Alexander B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium. Agent is

A multi-million pound project to transform Bootle Strand will happen in four phases and is set for completion in 2031 with planners set to give the go-ahead this week. Report