Wirral planners give go-ahead for the Johnson Foundation plan to convert Birkenhead office building into 24 homes for young people. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside charity the Johnson Foundation has secured the go-ahead from Wirral…

Liverpool city region renewable energy specialist Shawton Energy wins deal to install more than 1,000 solar panels for a plastic packaging business. Tony McDonough reports Shawton Energy has secured a deal to install 1,042 solar…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Encounter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Wilson Amsterdam, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Germany. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).…

Manufacturers Wild Thang and Warwick North West, as well as Liverpool Airport, were among the winners at the Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Awards. Tony McDonough reports More than 400 people packed into St George’s Hall…

Commercial radio station Hits Radio, formerly Radio City, will vacate St John’s Beacon by the end of the year, the station’s owner Bauer has said. Tony McDonough reports Hits Radio Liverpool is to leave its home at St John’s Beacon…

New figures show tourism in Cheshire was worth £3.9bn in 2023 with visitor numbers exceeding pre-COVID levels. Tony McDonough reports Value of tourism is now close to £4bn a year, new figures show. Analysis by Marketing Cheshire from…

Specialist Liverpool law firm Bond Turner sees profits soar 54% to £26.5m thanks to growth in its large loss and housing disrepair divisions. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Bond Turner has paid £10m in dividends to its…

Liverpool housing provider Plus Dane delivers 39 affordable new homes for rent on site that was left derelict for 15 years and was home to some historical artefacts. Tony McDonough reports Housing provider Plus Dane has welcomed the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: FRI Brevik, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate from Spain. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Wooyang Ares, a bulk carrier carrying steel plate / coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent…

First-time buyers are starting to return to the Liverpool city centre residential market amid falling interest rates and sky-high rental costs, a local expert says. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city centre is starting to see the…