New evaluation of the economic and cultrual impact of Eurovision in Liverpool reveals it boosted visitor numbers by more than 300,000 and generated spending of £54m. Tony McDonough reports New research shows the hosting of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to…

Merseyside shipyard Cammell Laird is to join forces with A&P Group to create a single shipbuilding and ship repair brand with a combined turnover of £188m. Tony McDonough reports Cammell Laird is joining forces with another…

A popular restaurant and tea shop in the Liverpool commercial district that closed in the early days of the COVID pandemic is to reopen in November. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool restaurant and tea shop venture LEAF is to reopen…

Everton FC majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri remembers chairman Bill Kenwright calling him a ‘force of nature’ and a ‘special soul’ amid numerous other tributes from the worlds of football and showbiz. Tony McDonough reports …

Joint owners of Liverpool city region legal and insurance services firm Carpenters Group share dividends of more than half a million pounds amid a recovery in its profits. Tony McDonough reports Profits at Merseyside legal and…

Discount retail giant Home Bargains is seeking to create accommodation for 250 students in Liverpool city centre. Tony McDonough reports Discount retailer Home Bargains has joined forces with developer Caro to bring forward a new…

Health tech venture System C opens new 6,000 sq ft office at Princes Dock in Liverpool Waters where it will emply a staff of 60. Tony McDonough reports A health tech company that provides IT services to NHS trusts and local…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: SSI Victory, a bulk carrier carrying peanut and sunflower pllts from Argentina. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Atlantic Sail, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on…

Everton FC chairman, West End theatre producer and one-time Coronation Street actor Bill Kenwright dies aged 78. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC chairman and West End producer Bill Kenwright has died aged 78, the club announced on…