In a major blow to the £70m Littlewoods movie studio project in Liverpool one of the two anchor tenants - Liverpool John Moores University - is pulling out. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is pulling…

Now in its 100th season the operator of The Football Pools in Liverpool has refinanced its debts as it reports annual losses of more than £5m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based The Football Pools has secured a £14.5m refinancing…

For the first time in almost two years Mersey Ferries are set to return to Seacombe ferry terminal in Wirral following a £7m upgrade. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Ferries will resume calling at Seacombe ferry terminal in Wirral for…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning…

Sportswear brand hummel will continue to supply Everton FC’s playing and training kits after signing an extension to the current deal. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC has signed a new deal with sportswear brand hummel that will…

An IT training firm that is delivering skills training on behalf of Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has set up a new base in the Cotton Exchange in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports IT training specialist Netcom Training will help deliver…

Global airline Emirates is to hold an open day in Liverpool city centre to recruit people to join its cabin crew. Tony McDonough reports One of the world’s biggest airlines is holding a recruitment day for cabin crew in Liverpool.…

Two new team members join Liverpool architecture practice Studio RBA as its order book grows Liverpool-based architecture practice Studio RBA has bolstered its team in response to a growing order book. Stephen Ball, ex-Falconer…

Thousands of homes across Liverpool city region could be eligible to apply to a £28.5m fund for free energy-saving measures such as insulation, heat pumps or solar panels. Tony McDonough reports Around 2,500 homes across Liverpool…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Nordic Hamburg, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Kelt, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW…