German hotel investor RIMC Hotels and Resorts says it will close the 30 James Street hotel in Liverpool in early 2024 to carry out a multi-million pound refurbishment. Tony McDonough reports RIMC Hotels and Resorts will close the 30…

Liverpool City Council appoints multi-disciplinary team to devise a masterplan for the former International Garden Festival site where up to 1,000 homes could be built. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has appointed an…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Notdic Hamburg, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam.  Pavo J, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is CMA…

A London-based Greek restaurant brand is to open its first outlet in Liverpool in early 2024. Tony McDonough reports Greek restaurant brand The Real Greek is to open its first restaurant in Liverpool. Based in London, The Real Greek…

In 2021 digital entrepreneur Leon Rossiter secured £700,000 backing from the Combined Authority for his Liverpool food delivery business - however a new report reveals the venture has failed. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool…

Liverpool value retailer B&M announces huge expansion of UK and French retail networks as it looks to cash on increasing consumer demand for discount goods. Tony McDonough reports Value retail giant B&M says it is now aiming…

Just five months after becoming interim chief executive of Mersey Maritime, Ruth Wood has now been appointed to the role on a permanent basis. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime has announced that acting chief executive Ruth Wood…

Developer and regeneration specialist Haworth Group will build £3m outdoor sports facility at Liverpool city region new homes site. Tony McDonough reports Harworth Group has announced plans to build a £3m outdoor sports facility…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Naama Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Mandarin Phoenix, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils / steel plate from…

Birkenhead industrial firm Neway Industrial Services links up with Cammell Laird as part of new powerhouse maritime group. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead-based Neway Industrial Services is to be brought under the umbrella of the…