Café Tabac isn’t just any hospitality outlet - it has become a cultural institution in Liverpool - and now it has a new owner. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s best-known ‘bohemian’ outlet Café Tabac has changed hands and has…

Merseyside fresh food grower, importer and exporter Nationwide Produce breaks through £200m revenue barrier for first time as son of late founder says achievement ‘would have made dad very proud’. Tony McDonough reports Just over a…

Merseyside branded merchandise manufacturer Wild Thang has secured coveted B Corp status, cementing its reputation as a sustainable business - now it is urging its customers and supply chain to embrace sustainability. Tony McDonough reports…

Partners at Liverpool law firm Hill Dickinson set for windfall worth tens of millions of pounds amid big rises in both revenues and profits. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Hill Dickinson is reporting its consecutive year…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Atlantic Sky, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Germany. Agent is Atlantic…

Liverpool’s planning committee will this week consider proposals for a £96m industrial development that could provide jobs for up to 500 people. Tony McDonough reports Developer GB Europe will discover this week whether its £96m…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. CEG Orbit, a cargo vessel carrying logs from Ireland. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Spar…

Renowned Liverpool maritime expert and journalist Peter Elson writes for LBN detailing his campaign for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to be given the Freedom of Liverpool to recognise its ‘priceless contribution’ to the city Fred. Olsen…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Valpiave, a…

Joinery and kitchens giant Howdens starts work on £100m expansion of its Liverpool city region factory, safeguarding hundreds of jobs. Tony McDonough reports Howdens has started work on the £100m expansion of Runcorn cabinet making…