Overnight visitors to Chester could soon be paying a ‘tourist tax’ in a proposal that could raise £1m a year to fund events and festivals in the city. Tony McDonough reports Chester is looking to capitalise on its £2bn-a-year visitor…

Sutton Kersh generates more than £9.5m in receipts at its latest Liverpool property auction. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool property firm Sutton Kersh has generated more than £9.5m in sales from its latest auction. Kersh’s team…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Eems Dollard, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Lucia B, a container vessel…

Cunard boss Katie McCalister tells LBN Liverpool is its ‘spiritual home’ but with the cruise terminal getting a £25m revamp will the iconic cruise line make a firmer commitment to the city? Tony McDonough reports On November 24,…

Liverpool events and conference venue Spaces at The Spine announces the appointment of a new highly experienced head chef. Tony McDonough reports Gareth Penn has been unveiled as the new head chef at Liverpool events and conference…

Peel’s new masterplan for Liverpool Waters will comprise at least two new hotels close to the cruise terminal. Tony McDonough reports Property giant Peel will submit its revised masterplan for Liverpool Waters to Liverpool City…

Liverpool disability arts charity DaDa has expanded its board as it approaches its 40th birthday Liverpool based disability arts charity DaDa has undergone a board expansion to strengthen the Arts Council Portfolio-funded…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Tigris, a tanker carrying light fuel oil from The Netherlands. Agent is Casper Shipping. Heinrich Ehler, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is…

Agents at property consultancy Legat Owen seek buyer for 17-acre industrial site within Liverpool City Region Freeport with a price tag of £8m. Tony McDonough reports A 17-acre industrial site within the Liverpool City Region…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spring Jasmine, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Vos Glory, a standby safety vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV…