Developer EQT Exeter submits planning application for £75m 442,000 sq ft logistics facility in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports EQT Exeter has submitted a planning application to Knowsley Council to build a 442,000 sq…

Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata is close to securing hundreds of millions of pounds for a UK car battery plant, making the future of its factories, including Halewood, more secure. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) owner…

Three new tourism websites showcasing Liverpool, Southport and Wirral are launched financed by public and private sector funding. Tony McDonough reports A trio of new tourism websites will aim to attract more people to Liverpool city…

Two years after signing a global licensing deal with Liverpool FC, a Wirral-based sports nutrition business is on course for £2m in annual sales. Tony McDonough reports Lifelong Liverpool FC fan Matt Banks-Crompton is set to see his…

Exchange Chambers, which is based in Liverpool, sees three of its barristers appointed to sit as judges (recorders) Three barristers from Exchange Chambers have been appointed as recorders which are similar to circuit judges. Andrew…

Train operator Merseyrail will increase frequency on the Liverpool to Southport line this summer to handle the surge in day trippers. Tony McDonough reports Mersey will run a 15-minutes Sunday service on the Liverpool to Southport…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Mein Schiff, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Ocean Reliance, a research vessel in for a crew change. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Blue Prince, a tanker carrying…

Previously held at Camp and Furnace in Liverpool the Laces Out! ‘trainer festival’ is now so popular it is relocating to the ACC Exhibition Centre on the waterfront. Tony McDonough reports A festival celebrating trainers and sneakers…

Chief executive of Mersey Maritime, Chris Shirling-Rooke is to leave his post after 10 years and make a ‘seamless transfer’ to the top job at Maritime UK. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime chief executive Chris Shirling-Rooke is…

£16m in Government funding secured by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to create new cycling and walking routes in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has secured £16m from the Government…