Liverpool construction firm Frank Rogers Building Contractors scoops Contractor of the Year accolade at Northern Housing Awards Frank Rogers Building Contractors says its “commitment to excellence and innovation” in the housing…

New analysis estimates the Liverpool Accommodation BID has generated £47m of economic benefit to the city over a 12-month period. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s Accommodation BID has boosted Liverpool city centre’s economy by an…

Liverpool digital marketing agency Velstar acquires Leeds-based firm in a deal that will almost double its workforce and take annual revenues to £10m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital marketing agency Velstar will almost…

US-based global infrastructure consultancy AECOM wins deal to oversee £1.5m upgrade of primary schools across Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Global infrastructure consultancy AECOM will lead on a £1.5m Liverpool schools capital…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Yeoman Bank, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena Embla…

Senior councillors in Liverpool asked to approve strategy to see 8,000 new homes built across the city, 20% of which would be classed as ‘affordable’. Tony McDonough reports A strategy that would see 8,000 new homes built in…

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,…