New analysis estimates the Liverpool Accommodation BID has generated £47m of economic benefit to the city over a 12-month period. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s Accommodation BID has boosted Liverpool city centre’s economy by an…

Liverpool digital marketing agency Velstar acquires Leeds-based firm in a deal that will almost double its workforce and take annual revenues to £10m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital marketing agency Velstar will almost…

US-based global infrastructure consultancy AECOM wins deal to oversee £1.5m upgrade of primary schools across Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Global infrastructure consultancy AECOM will lead on a £1.5m Liverpool schools capital…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Yeoman Bank, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena Embla…

Senior councillors in Liverpool asked to approve strategy to see 8,000 new homes built across the city, 20% of which would be classed as ‘affordable’. Tony McDonough reports A strategy that would see 8,000 new homes built in…

Overnight visitors to Chester could soon be paying a ‘tourist tax’ in a proposal that could raise £1m a year to fund events and festivals in the city. Tony McDonough reports Chester is looking to capitalise on its £2bn-a-year visitor…

Sutton Kersh generates more than £9.5m in receipts at its latest Liverpool property auction. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool property firm Sutton Kersh has generated more than £9.5m in sales from its latest auction. Kersh’s team…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Eems Dollard, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Lucia B, a container vessel…

Cunard boss Katie McCalister tells LBN Liverpool is its ‘spiritual home’ but with the cruise terminal getting a £25m revamp will the iconic cruise line make a firmer commitment to the city? Tony McDonough reports On November 24,…

Liverpool events and conference venue Spaces at The Spine announces the appointment of a new highly experienced head chef. Tony McDonough reports Gareth Penn has been unveiled as the new head chef at Liverpool events and conference…