Councillors on Liverpool’s planning committee unanimously approve new six-storey student living scheme despite planning officials admitting the area already has ‘too much student accommodation’. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool…

From today Merseyrail passengers can use a MetroCard to ‘tap and go’ and pay for their journeys without having to queue for a paper ticket - with bank card and phone payments set to be added later this year. Tony McDonough reports …

Hospitality venture Bam Boo says its six-figure investment into a second Liverpool venue will see the creation of 15 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Hospitality business Bam Boo has opened a second venue in Liverpool in one of the…

As Sefton Council gets ready to invest £1.6m in new electric vehicle charging points across the city it wants the public to help choose the best locations. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council is asking people who live and work in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, 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. BG Red, a…

Sad news as £15m Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre in Liverpool is shelved after project fails to secure Lottery and other sources of funding. Tony McDonough reports There was joy a year ago when council planners in Liverpool gave the…

Exclusive: Liverpool city centre hotels see record bookings in the first half of 2025, smashing through the 1m barrier for the first time. Tony McDonough reports Room bookings in Liverpool city centre hotels break through the 1m…

Liverpool City Council planners recommend approval for new student living scheme in the Fabric District despite admitting the up-and-coming area already has ‘too much student accommodation’. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool council…

Corporate finance business advisory specialist FRP launches office in Liverpool for the first time. Tony McDonough reports Experienced corporate finance specialist Chris Ryan is to head up the new Liverpool office of business…

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