Property firm CERT to start work on an office-to-residential conversion in Liverpool city centre despite the project being refused planning permission twice. Tony McDonough reports CERT Property says it is ready to start work on…

Liverpool City Council seeks development partner for Festival Gardens waterfront site where up to 1,000 new homes could be built. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council is ready to push on with plans for up to 1,000 new homes…

Downtown in Business announces series of events featuring leading figures from among Liverpool city region’s senior decision-makers. Tony McDonough reports Business lobbying and networking group Downtown in Business (DiB is unveiling…

People travelling via Liverpool and Manchester Airports to and from Europe will have to stick to 100ml liquid limits for the time being despite the introduction of new high-tech scanners. Tony McDonough reports Long-standing rules…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Viking Neptune, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Encounter, a container vessel…

Wirral Council releases new images showing the proposed new Birkenhead Market and is seeking the views of the public. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council is seeking public views on proposals for a new market in Birkenhead town…

Leading UK logistics specialist Maritime Transport opens new multi-million pound container facility at the Port of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports UK logistics specialist Maritime Transport has opened a multi-million pound…

New data from Lloyds bank shows a rise in business confidence in the North West. Tony McDonough reports Businesses across the North West are feeling increasingly confident about their prospects, the latest Business Barometer from…

Planners are recommending approval for a Liverpool city region development of 185 new homes, 37 of them classed as ‘affordable’. Tony McDonough reports Developer Bloor Homes is expected to secure approval for 185 new dwellings at a…

Merseyside Police urges small business owners in the city region to sign up for free cyber crime training course with places running out fast. Tony McDonough firms Small firms in Merseyside are being urged to sign up for a free…