Plans for a major new development featuring an M&S Foodhall, Lidl supermarket and business park next to the Formby Bypass are expected to be approved next week. Andrew Brown reports Plans to transform a greenfield site in Sefton…

Liverpool palm oil refinery SD Guthrie International sees annual revenues rise 2.7% to £265.4m amid ‘volatile’ trading in what directors describe as a ‘commendable’ performance. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool palm oil refinery SD…

Glassmaker Pilkington UK says a production line installed at its St Helens factory in summer 2025 has saved 15,000 tonnes of carbon - equivalent to taking 8,000 cars off the road - in its first year of operation. Tony McDonough reports…

Southport will see the return of the Beer At The Pier beer festival, described as a ‘vibrant Oktoberfest-themed celebration’. Andrew Brown reports Beer At The Pier beer festival is back for its second outing in Southport this…

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. EDT Protea, a…

More than 85% of respondents have backed plans for a new Mayoral Development Corporation to accelerate the transformation of Liverpool's North Docks and deliver thousands of homes and jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool…

River Capital backs expansion of estate agency in a move that could create up to six new jobs in the north end of the city. Tony McDonough reports River Capital has provided a six-figure loan to Marshallets Ltd, trading as Marshall…

After years of sharp rises UK house prices are showing signs of cooling but, according to law firm GAD, the Liverpool market remains ‘bouyant’ thanks to relative affordability. Tony McDonough reports In the last few years UK…

Liverpool John Lennon Airport "the very best airport in the North West" according to a new national survey. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has been ranked among the UK’s leading airports in the…

Following the strong reception of its 2025 debut, a conference dedicated to helping people 'do business better' is set to return next month. Jennie Lewis reports The “Do Business Better Conference” presented by founding…