Councillors could order a bar in Southport to remove its terrace this week with planning officers claiming it creates a ‘harmful impact’ on the neighbourhood, despite 2,700 people signing a petition to save it. Andrew Brown reports A…

Peel Waters secures third and final planning consent for its £18m expansion of an industrial and employment site on Wirral waterfront that could create space for up to 200 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Peel Waters is to push with the…

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At either end of a stretch of Liverpool’s Lime Street between Elliot Street and Ranelagh Street sit the former Lewis’s department store and ABC Cinema - could a £5bn project give both buildings a new lease of life? Tony McDonough reports…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Arklow Clipper, a cargo vessel carrying French maize from France. Agent is NW Trading…

Young entrepreneur Grace Thompson opens new town centre venue for fantasy games devotees in Liverpool city region. Andrew Brown reports A new fantasy games venue - The Hobby Post - has opened in Southport town centre, offering a new…

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

Liverpool digital and creative agency GoodShip* says its collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University to prepare students for an ‘AI-enabled future’ will expand after a successful first year. Tony McDonough reports A…

Liverpool housing association Plus Dane secures £30m in debt funding to support its ambitions to build 1,120 homes by 2030. Tony McDonough reports Housing association Plus Dane has secured £30m in debt funding from lender…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Precision, 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. Coralwater,…