Planners at Liverpool City Council give the go-ahead for the conversion of former Watson Prickard fashion store in Liverpool into 47 one-bedroom apartments. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s former Watson Prickard fashion store…

Owner of the Port of Liverpool secures £50m investment from pension fund insurer that will finance major infrastructure projects including a new £25m warehouse complex on the Mersey. Tony McDonough reports Port of Liverpool owner…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Catherine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Radiant Ray, a tanker carrying molasses from Honduras. Agent is Graypen. Mother M, a bulk carrier…

Building firm Glencar agrees deal with Peel Ports Group to build 340,000 sq ft quayside headquarters at Birkenhead Docks for wood specialist Finsa UK. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports Group has awarded a design and build contract…

Cunard says its Queen Mary 2 ocean liner will return to Liverpool later this year in a visit lasting two days. Tony McDonough reports Cunard’s luxury ocean liner Queen Mary 2 will return to Liverpool this autumn. Queen Mary 2 was…

Liverpool retail giant B&M issues profits warning and announces the departure of chief executive Alex Russo after just over two years at the helm. Tony McDonough reports Value retailer B&M lowered its full-year profit…

Liverpool city region road repairs and civil engineering firm Dowhigh sees revenues rise to £18m with ‘no shortage of demand’ but increased costs hit profits. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region road repairs and civil…

Liverpool angel investment specialist Gateway Angels to host an event in the city centre to promote a regional campaign to attract and support angel investors. Tony McDonough reports Angel investing is one of the fastest-growing…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Star, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Alexander B, a container vessel coming from and returning to…

Costing tens of millions of pounds Liverpool firm Bibby Marine is building the world’s first zero-emission offshore wind farm support vessel - now it says it intends to build another three. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool maritime…