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A £2m investment from a government-backed fund has helped fuel further growth at chemicals manufacturer Pentagon Chemicals. The company reported a 12 per cent rise in turnover to £39.6m in the year to 30 June 2011, up from £35.3m a year earlier. READ MORE...
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Assura LIFT Holdings has completed a management buyout from its Warrington-headquartered parent Assura Group. Read More...
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Swinton telecoms company Communicate Better, which recently acquired Liverpool-based MH Communications, has completed another deal. Read More...
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Wirral waste management company B&M Waste Services has secured a contract from multinational transport and power generation company Alstom. Read More...
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Business confidence in the region has slumped to its lowest level since the depths of recession in 2009, according to a survey. Read More...
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November's weak retail sales figures are disappointing but not unexpected, according to an analyst. Read More...
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A sideways look at some of the week's stories and events from across the region. This week: Ashes to Ashes; What's that all about?; Hopes in shreds; and Party pooping Yorkies slam Christmas. Read More...
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The entire residential stock at St Paul's Square in Liverpool has now been sold. Read More...
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Wirral auction house Smith and Sons has held its final auction of 2011, selling more than two-thirds of properties available. Read More...
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Developer Mulbury Homes has started work on a £9.5m affordable housing scheme in Warrington. Read More...
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