Liverpool city region Vimto maker Nichols pays £20m to shareholders in a bumper special dividend despite slight fall in pre-tax profits. Tony McDonough reports Soft drinks firm Nichols is paying shareholders a special dividend of…

Liverpool digital agency Fourth Wall utilises sports sector expertise to boost online fan engagement for the British & Irish Lions. Tony McDonough reports Ahead of their 2025 tour of Australia the British & Irish Lions rugby…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. BG Orange, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands and sailing on to Ireland.…

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s will open a new store in Wirral Waters in Birkenhead docklands after securing council approval. Tony McDonough reports Sainsbury’s will open a new 4,300 sq ft store in Wirral Waters next door to a £130m…

Liverpool FC signs multi-year sponsorship deal with global sportswear brand adidas believed to be worth up to £70m a year. Tony McDonough reports Global sportswear giant Adidas will replace Nike as Liverpool FC’s official kit…

Investors managing funds worth £4 trillion will gather on the French Riviera this week and a delegation from Liverpool city region will be there to showcase £11bn worth of projects. Tony McDonough reports Political and business…

Wirral Council moves a step closer to the multi-million pound construction of the new Birkenhead Market as it appoints a contractor to carry out pre-construction works. Tony McDonough Wirral Council is pushing on with the creation of…

North Liverpool used car dealer Solo Car Sales is set to invest £400,000 to modernise its showroom. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool used car dealer Solo Car Sales will be transforming the look of its Anfield showroom as it embarks…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Tsukuyomi Eternity, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Morocco. Agent is Normac Shipping. Eems Exe, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).…

Although it is a critical emergency responder North West Air Ambulance gets no NHS funding buts its latest accounts show successful annual fundraising of more than £15m amid an increase in callouts. Tony McDonough reports Air…