Liverpool high street bookmakers chain David Pluck sees fall in revenues and profits but its namesake founder pockets an almost £3m dividends windfall. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool bookmaker David Pluck is reporting a fall in…

Specialist Liverpool city region steel-structure manufacturer Hutchinson Engineering embarks on major expansion of its production capacity as revenues soar almost 50% to more than £30m. Tony McDonough reports Specialist…

Wirral women’s fashion manufacturer and distributor Jolanka - which also has operations in Sri Lanka - reports fall in revenues to £16.2m but a rise in pre-tax profits. Tony McDonough reports Wirral women’s fashion manufacturer and…

Wirral facilities management firm Kimpton secures new contracts with North Wales university. Tony McDonough reports Facilities management firm Kimpton has secured new contracts to provide maintenance of heating, air conditioning and…

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

Landmark 25,000 sq ft office building close to Wirral waterfront is now fully let after being acquired by Wirral Council in 2025 for £5m. Tony McDonough reports A new letting at The Hythe office building in Wirral Waters means the…

Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports appoints experienced international shipping executive as its new chief operating officer, unitised. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports has appointed Audrey Dolhen as its new chief operating…

In 2025 Liverpool John Lennon Airport handled more passengers than any other year in its history and is set for another record-breaking year in 2026 despite the challenges of jet fuel shortages. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John…

‘Heritage developer’ Nicholson Group completes restoration and conversion of historic Liverpool city region building into a 14-apartment complex. Tony McDonough reports Nicholson Group has completed the internal restoration and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Rinaland, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Hansa Drejoe,…