A multi-million pound scheme planned for the site of a former Liverpool city region biscuit factory could create up to 150 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Derwent Group has submitted plans for the redevelopment of a former biscuit…

An appeal has been made for Southport bands and musicians to take part in a memorial concert dedicated to Martin Hovden. Andrew Brown reports A memorial concert dedicated to journalist and live music champion Martin Hovden is being…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Tigris, a tanker carrying fuel oil from The Netherlands. Agent is Casper Shipping. Celtic Explorer, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Crimson…

Accountancy firm DSG promotes four people to partner at its Liverpool city centre headquarters Liverpool accountancy firm DSG has created four new partners at its Liverpool office. DSG, which also has a base in North Wales, has…

City council appoints project team to develop masterplan for 7.6-acre Kings Dock site on Liverpool waterfront after previous sale strategy was scrapped. Tony McDonough reports Seven plots of prime development land on 7.6 acres of…

Liverpool developer ‘considers its position’ after councillors reject plans for 130 new homes  for the second time - despite planning officers recommending approval. Tony McDonough reports Developer BXB Thornton says it is…

Last week Ryanair added four new routes at Liverpool Airport, taking the total to 31, and it said scrapping Air Passenger Duty could unleash a new era of rapid growth. Tony McDonough reports Last week Irish carrier Ryanair announced…

Digital, creative and tech businesses in Sefton are being invited to the first event of a new sector networking group. Tony McDonough reports A new networking group for digital, creative and tech businesses in Sefton will hold its…

Property firm Bruntwood, which owns a number of office buildings in Liverpool, reports 68% surge in pre-tax profits to £75.2m. Tony McDonough reports Annual pre-tax profits rocketed by 68% to £75.2m at Bruntwood, one of the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   CMA CGM Goya, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. Clipper Iris, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is…