Government abandons plans to house 1,000 asylum seekers in Birkenhead docklands after Peel Ports says there was ‘no conceivable scenario’ where it could happen. Tony McDonough reports A plan to house 1,000 asylum seekers on an…

Merseyside brand marketing specialist Wild Thang says Eurovision led to a surge in merchandise orders from local and national customers. Tony McDonough reports Brand marketing specialist Wild Thang says it produced Eurovision-branded…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Einstein, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Elbstrom, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA…

A £130m residential scheme at Wirral Waters has reached a major milestone with a topping out ceremony for the 500-home scheme. Tony McDonough reports A £130m residential scheme at Wirral Waters has reached a major milestone. In…

UFC flyweight star Meatball Molly joins forces with best friend and leading local chef Joel McCarthy to open an Italian-inspired kitchen and deli in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A new Italian-inspired kitchen and deli is to open…

News that the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool is to close its doors for good leaves artistic director Bill Elms and his team ‘heartbroken'. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre is to close its doors for good after…

Liverpool entrepreneur Hasan Zamir created his Frequency Fitness activewear brand less than two years ago and now it is on track for revenues of £200,000 and is being backed by Tony Bellew. Tony McDonough reports Self-employed…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Sakizaya Power, a bulk carrier carrying soya beans from Brazil. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Andromeda J, a container…

US biotech venture Pierian Biosciences opened its first laboratory in Liverpool in 2022 as part of a £60m expansion - now it has opened a second lab in the city. Tony McDonough reports Pierian Biosciences opened its first laboratory…

Affordable housing developer Torus acquired the iconic Liverpool FC Melwood training ground in 2019 and was to build a £48m housing development - but now the club has bought it back. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool FC has bought…