Around 15 new jobs are likely to be created when a new 24-hour Snap Fitness gym opens in Southport this autumn. Tony McDonough reports A new 24-hour 7,000 sq ft gym will open in Southport in October under the Snap Fitness brand. Snap…

Councillors give unanimous consent to Liverpool city region development comprising 185 new homes. Tony McDonough reports Developer Bloor Homes has won approval for 185 new dwellings at a Liverpool city region site. Bloor submitted…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Victorine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena…

Property firm CERT to start work on an office-to-residential conversion in Liverpool city centre despite the project being refused planning permission twice. Tony McDonough reports CERT Property says it is ready to start work on…

Liverpool City Council seeks development partner for Festival Gardens waterfront site where up to 1,000 new homes could be built. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council is ready to push on with plans for up to 1,000 new homes…

Downtown in Business announces series of events featuring leading figures from among Liverpool city region’s senior decision-makers. Tony McDonough reports Business lobbying and networking group Downtown in Business (DiB is unveiling…

People travelling via Liverpool and Manchester Airports to and from Europe will have to stick to 100ml liquid limits for the time being despite the introduction of new high-tech scanners. Tony McDonough reports Long-standing rules…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Viking Neptune, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Encounter, a container vessel…

Wirral Council releases new images showing the proposed new Birkenhead Market and is seeking the views of the public. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council is seeking public views on proposals for a new market in Birkenhead town…

Leading UK logistics specialist Maritime Transport opens new multi-million pound container facility at the Port of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports UK logistics specialist Maritime Transport has opened a multi-million pound…