Everton FC reveals annual financial figures showing record revenues and a return to pre-tax profit as well as £350m of new financing for the Hill Dickinson Stadium which has so far cost a total of £813m. Tony McDonough reports …

In 2025 Liverpool John Lennon Airport carried a record 5.6m-plus passengers and still managed to top the UK league table for on-time flights. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) saw 81% of flights taking off…

Rosmara Development Group secures consent to build 158 new homes, including a 10-storey tower and townhouses, close to Liverpool city centre and wins exemption from providing ‘affordable’ units. Tony McDonough reports Rosmara…

Ecological consultancy Avian Ecology has installed 28 staff at its new Liverpool city region headquarters. Tony McDonough reports Avian Ecology has set up its new 2,000 sq ft headquarters at Sci-Tech Daresbury, installing 28 staff at…

Liverpool affordable housing provider Plus Dane secures five-year £60m loan facility with banking giant HSBC to help its goal to build 300 new homes a year. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool affordable housing provider Plus Dane has…

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. Chemical…

Work starts on a £14.7m contract to transform a Liverpool John Moores University building into a new flexible teaching and learning facility. Tony McDonough reports Contractor Vinci Building has started work on a £14.7m contract to…

Liverpool city region brand merchandise specialist Wild Thang hosts major city centre expo to celebrate 30th birthday and the head of its industry trade body told a packed audience the firm is among ‘the best of the best’. Tony McDonough…

In August 2024 the much-loved Broadhurst’s bookshop in Southport closed without warning after trading for 120 years - now the site is set to be converted into residential accommodation. Andrew Brown reports Plans have been revealed…

Latest monthly Business Barometer from Lloyds shows a fall in business confidence in the North West in March. Tony McDonough reports Business confidence in North West fell five points to 53% in March, according to a leading business…