Affordable housing provider Cobalt Housing secures £10m of funding to build 70 social rent homes in north Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Cobalt Housing has secured funding from Homes England and Liverpool City Region Combined…

A record-breaking cargo ship that has been sailing in and out of the River Mersey for more than 30 years made its final call at the Port of Liverpool this week. Tony McDonough reports A vessel that has been calling at the Port of…

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

Merseyside Vimto maker Nichols sees ‘steady growth’ in the first half of 2025 as revenues rise 1.8% to £85.5m but pre-tax profits fall slightly. Tony McDonough reports Vimto maker Nichols says its UK packaged division, where it…

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

Planners at Liverpool City Council give the go-ahead for the installation of three floating padel courts in Liverpool Waters. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Waters is set to capitalise on one of the world’s fastest-growing…

Liverpool architects Falconer Chester Hall announces number of new promotions including one long-standing team member stepping up to become financial director. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool architects Falconer Chester Hall (FCH)…

Home Bargains billionaire Tom Morris continues his drive to create new developments in Liverpool as he acquires another site in the city. Tony McDonough reports Home Bargains tycoon Tom Morris looks set to bring a stalled development…

Wirral bakery firm Baker & Baker, which makes donuts, muffins, brownies, cookies, cakes, and speciality breads, reports annual sales in the UK and Europe of more than £540m. Tony McDonough reports Wirral bakery giant Baker &…

New investor rescues North West Italian restaurant chain Gusto but deal will see one of its two Merseyside venues close. Tony McDonough reports A pre-pack administration deal will see Italian restaurant chain Gusto continue to trade…