Liverpool City Council’s commitment to new development in doubt as councillors block £50m plan for 194 new homes despite planning officers recommending approval. Tony McDonough reports A developer has questioned Liverpool’s…

Government to inject £1.6bn into transport projects in Liverpool city region including ‘Glider’ buses that will operate ‘rapid transport routes’ to the city's two football stadiums and Liverpool Airport and three new Merseyrail stations.…

Liverpool city region airport tech firm Azinq secures deal with JFK International in New York, one of the world's busiest airports. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region airport tech firm Azinq will see its cloud-based…

Sefton Council secures first tenant for £1.5m Enterprise Arcade in Southport which is set to be a thriving hub for digital and creative entrepreneurs. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council says it has achieved practical completion of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lucia B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Samskip Multimodal. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro.…

Construction firm Winvic achieves practical completion of £36m industrial and logistics complex on the site of the former Liverpool city region Rolls Royce factory. Tony McDonough reports Winvic Construction has achieved practical…

Charitable foundation puts 190,874 sq ft Wirral retail park on the market with a price tag of £50.7m. Tony McDonough reports Property agents have been tasked with finding a buyer for a 190,874 sq ft retail park in Wirral. Junction…

Liverpool construction and fire protection specialist Frank Rogers Building Contractors joins the ‘5% Club’ and makes long-term commitment to training. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool construction and fire protection specialist…

£20m-turnover Southport security and construction business EFT Group agrees lease with Sefton Council on land for its new headquarters and its 140 staff. Tony McDonough reports Major Southport employer EFT Group will relocate its…

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram joins metro mayors in lobbying Government for the right to impose a ‘visitor levy’ - but does that mean visitors to Liverpool would end up paying twice? Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor…