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…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Amaranth, a tanker carrying hydrotreated vegetable oil biodiesel from The Netherlands. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Atlantic Sail, a container vessel coming from Belgium and…

Since 1988 Merseyside Buildings Preservation Trust has been helping to transform at-risk heritage buildings and now, with new faces at the top, it is looking to step up its efforts. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside Buildings…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Western Fuji, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is…

Independent coffee chain Bean Coffee and Walton Vale Community Shop in north Liverpool join forces to combat climate change. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based coffee chain Bean Coffee is teaming up with Walton Vale Community…

Everton Football Club is looking to recruit 500 new matchday stewards for its Liverpool waterfront stadium - doubling the number it currently uses at Goodison Park. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC will recruit an extra 500…