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Summer sales and footfall rise at Liverpool ONE
Retail and leisure complex Liverpool ONE is reporting record summer footfall and a rise in sales and contributing an estimated £204.5m to the local economy. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE says 2026 has seen its busiest ever…
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Sales soar 79% at Liverpool sportswear brand
Liverpool sportswear brand Montirex, founded by two friends in 2019, sees annual sales soar 79% to £129.3m amid increasing growth across Europe. Tony McDonough reports Growing European sales have driven up revenues and pre-tax…
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Sales fall to £11.5m at Liverpool Costa operator
Liverpool Costa Coffee franchisee Optimum Group sees sales fall 3% to £11.5m as cost of living pressures hit its customers’ disposable incomes - but the business is still keen to expand. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Costa Coffee…
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Steven Gerrard backs sports hubs roll-out
Former Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard to make a ‘significant personal investment’ in a multi-million-pound plan for new sports and education hubs across Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Former Liverpool FC captain…
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Floating padel courts open on Liverpool waterfront
What are believed to be the UK’s first floating padel courts open on Liverpool waterfront offering yet another venue for devotees of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. Tony McDonough reports Two floating padel courts and a…
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Former Liverpool Echo print hall to become padel club
For decades until 2008 the Post & Echo print hall in Liverpool printed thousands of newspapers every day - now it is set to become a leisure venue and health club with 10 padel courts. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Echo owner…
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Eight new routes announced for Liverpool Airport
Low cost airlines Ryanair and easyJet announce a combined total of eight new European routes out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport with extra flights also being added to existing routes. Tony McDonough reports There will be eight new…
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Chester Zoo reports record revenues of £70.5m
Chester Zoo welcomed a record number of visitors in 2025 which in turn led to record revenues of £70.5m, boosted by the opening of its new accommodation lodges allowing people to stay overnight. Tony McDonough reports Chester Zoo has…
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