North West developer Urban Splash, which has a strong record of development in Liverpool, is to take on the city’s Festival Gardens site in a joint venture that could see 1,000 homes built. Tony McDonough reports North West…

Developer Fieldstone submits plans to build 90,000 sq ft Liverpool city region manufacturing facility and says it has an occupier lined up ready to create 300 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A proposed 90,000 sq ft manufacturing…

A new Liverpool city region hospitality venture combining wine, coffee and books will open its doors this week. Andrew Brown reports An opening date has been revealed for the much-anticipated new Wine & Words by Watson in…

Chinese collectable toy retailer Pop Mart is to open its biggest UK store in Liverpool as it agrees to take a 6,200 sq ft city centre unit. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE has secured a 6,200 sq ft letting with Chinese toy…

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

This weekend Liverpool waterfront will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and Cunard’s newest cruise vessel - Queen Anne - will sail up the Mersey to join the event. Tony McDonough reports Cunard’s newest cruise vessel Queen Anne…

Victorian residence and former school in Liverpool set for a multi-million pound redevelopment but local historical society says public access to this ‘historic gem’ needs to be maintained. Tony McDonough reports Property agents say…

One of the seven River Island stores in Liverpool city region will close as the troubled fashion retailer secures High Court approval for its restructuring plan amid plummeting sales. Tony McDonough reports Troubled fashion retailer…

North Liverpool affordable homes provider Cobalt Housing completes strategic acquisition of repairs depot to better survive its 6,000 properties. Tony McDonough reports Cobalt Housing has completed the acquisition of Villiers Court,…

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