Sad news as £15m Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre in Liverpool is shelved after project fails to secure Lottery and other sources of funding. Tony McDonough reports There was joy a year ago when council planners in Liverpool gave the…

Exclusive: Liverpool city centre hotels see record bookings in the first half of 2025, smashing through the 1m barrier for the first time. Tony McDonough reports Room bookings in Liverpool city centre hotels break through the 1m…

Liverpool City Council planners recommend approval for new student living scheme in the Fabric District despite admitting the up-and-coming area already has ‘too much student accommodation’. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool council…

Corporate finance business advisory specialist FRP launches office in Liverpool for the first time. Tony McDonough reports Experienced corporate finance specialist Chris Ryan is to head up the new Liverpool office of business…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Regal Princess,…

Emma Abbasi’s app offering expert support for expectant mums has subscribers as far afield as the US - and it was an introduction provided by Liverpool-based Gateway Angels that has provided the catalyst for her early success. Tony…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Neptulus, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics.…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Arklow Vanguard, a cargo vessel carrying urea from France. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Island…

Housing association Prima Group plans to build 605 apartments across four blocks in a multi-million pound development on Wirral waterfront with the tallest rising to 20 storeys. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool housing association…

Liverpool BID Company’s support for British Chess Championship proves crucial as the event brings more than 2,000 players to the city and boosts hotel occupancy More than 2000 chess players and parents joined hundreds of enthusiasts…