Property developer Downing relocates its Liverpool headquarters to its own building in the city’s commercial district and says it will create new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Property developer Downing says it plans to expand its…

Supermarket giant Tesco is creating new jobs with the opening a another store at a prime Liverpool city centre location. Tony McDonough reports Tesco will open a new store in Liverpool city centre in spring 2024, creating 20 new…

Affordable housing provider Torus acquires 12-acre plot in Liverpool city region which is part of a wider £200m residential scheme. Tony McDonough reports Affordable housing provider Torus is set to build 200 new homes on a 12-acre…

Monday January 15 is this year’s ‘Blue Monday’ - the most miserable day of the year - and Liverpool BID Company is looking to lift spirits with free coffee and train tickets. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company is offering…

Accountancy firm MHA Moore and Smalley says growth at its Liverpool office helps send revenues up 14% to £27.2m with partners set to share a pot of almost £8.7m and announces a merger. Tony McDonough reports North West accountancy…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lady Hestia, a cargo vessel carrying tissue paper from Portugal. Agent is Jenkins Shipping Company. Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to…

Former owner of Everton and Tranmere Rovers football clubs and founder of Christmas hampers firm Park Group, Peter Johnson, dies aged 84. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside businessman Peter Johnson has died aged 84, his family…

Retail and leisure complex Liverpool ONE says new footfall figures for the first week of 2024 represents its strongest start to a year for five years. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE is reporting its strongest start to a year…

Dutch shipping operator WEC Lines introduces new sea link carrying tomatoes and other fresh produce from North Africa to the Port of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Dutch shipping operator WEC Lines is introducing a new freight…

Liverpool city region rail operator Merseyrail says it will spend more than a penny upgrading station toilets. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail is to upgrade its toilets as part of its stations’ improvement plan. It will spend…