Liverpool developer and property firm Downing appoints its first chief technology officer as it commits to digital innovation and ‘leveraging data’ and investing in artificial intelligence. Tony McDonough reports Downing is one of…

Liverpool production and virtual events company Virtuopo launches new podcast featuring Liverpool FC legend John Barnes and it has already proved a big hit. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool production and virtual events company…

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

Consortium including Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos closes in on deal to acquire £1.5bn stake in Liverpool FC. Tony McDonough reports A billionaire consortium is closing in on an agreement to acquire a 30% stake in…

Specialist Liverpool manufacturer Centriforce sees annual sales soar above £28m as profits surge and its private equity owner pockets a dividends windfall of just under £8m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool manufacturer Centriforce…

A start date is revealed for a new express bus service to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Tony McDonough reports A new express bus service linking St Helens to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) will begin carrying passengers from…

Merseyside Vimto owner Nichols acquires Irish soft drinks firm in deal worth around £64m. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside Vimto owner Nichols has acquired a low-calorie, low-sugar soft drinks maker for around £64m. Stock…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Gannet S, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Morocco. Agent is Normac Shipping. Abilene, a…

When golf’s Open Championship was held at Royal Birkdale in July it was estimated it would boost Liverpool city region by £200m and first evidence of the benefits emerge in Liverpool hotel occupancy data. Tony McDonough reports …

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. BG Green, a container vessel sailing to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam.…