Less than three years after a grand opening Beales department store in Southport announces it is to close. Andrew Brown reports Beales department store in Southport has announced its closure. Located across three floors on Lord…

Branded marketing materials manufacturer Wild Thang takes big step towards official recognition as one of the most sustainable businesses in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Branded marketing materials specialist Wild…

Two divisions of Liverpool food and agriculture group Edward Billington and Son report combined annual revenues of more than £363m. Tony McDonough reports Two divisions of Liverpool food and agriculture group Edward Billington and…

Seven innovation projects are set to share £26.5m of Liverpool City Region Innovation Zone funding including £9.5m towards the expansion of Sci-Tech Daresbury. Tony McDonough reports Seven projects, worth a total of £83m, are seeking…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Queen Anne, a cruise vessel in for a naming ceremony before sailing to Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on…

Affordable housing provider Torus is set to get the go-ahead this week for a new multi-million pound residential development in the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council planners are recommending…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Azuryth, a tanker carrying caustic soda liquor from Belgium. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Enforcer, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM.…

Everton FC says it will ‘assess all options for future ownership’ as proposed deal for 777 Partners to buy the club collapses. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri will begin a search for a new buyer…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Regal Princess, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Likya Theresa, a tanker carrying marine oil. Agent is Casper Shipping. Birkenhead to…

Low cost airline easyJet announces a new Mediterranean summer route out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport, taking off in June. Tony McDonough reports A new route to Malta in the Mediterranean will take off from Liverpool John Lennon…