Liverpool John Moores University appoints agents at CBRE to find a buyer for a 20-acre former campus in south Liverpool that contains two Grade II-listed buildings. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is…

Liverpool city region window and door manufacturer Warwick North West makes commitment to training amid industry skills crisis. Tony McDonough reports A skills crisis in the UK manufacturing sector is costing the UK an extra £39bn a…

As a new restaurant opens in Liverpool city centre the man behind it says he was inspired by his late mum to open the outlet which will focus on ‘sustainable wholefoods’. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s newest restaurant has…

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

National hotels chain Travelodge acquires portfolio of 11 hotels including one located on Liverpool waterfront. Tony McDonough reports A hotel on Liverpool waterfront has been acquired by national chain Travelodge. In a deal…

Liverpool value retail giant B&M reports rise in full-year revenues to £5.6bn helped by sales in France while its UK stores struggle with poor sales. Tony McDonough reports Value retailer B&M is pledging to improve sales at…

Industrial property specialist Redsun Projects has sold phase two of a Liverpool city region trade counter development totalling 50,396 sq ft. Tony McDonough reports Redsun Projects has sold phase two of its 50,396 sq ft Knowsley…

German heat pump manufacturer Stiebel Eltron appoints new MD to its UK operation in Wirral following the departure of Mark McManus, who set up the subsidiary from scratch 17 years ago. Tony McDonough reports Heat pump specialist…

A 200-year-old pub in Liverpool city centre, that in Victorian times played host to ‘Tom Thumb’, reopens after £200,000 refurbishment. Tony McDonough reports Located just off Bold Street in the Ropewalks area of Liverpool, Newington…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ambition, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Boyne, a tanker carrying ultra low sulphur diesel from The Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Containerships…