Merseyside-based national law firm Fletchers appoints new managing director of operational excellence as part of its aggressive growth strategy. Tony McDonough reports Southport-based national law firm Fletchers Group has appointed…

Liverpool city region Mayor Steve Rotheram takes control of £1.5bn devolution budget in a new deal that gives him more freedom from Whitehall mandarins when it comes to major spending decisions. Tony McDonough reports Steve Rotheram…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Wilson…

M&S Bank Arena and Exhibition Centre Liverpool operator ACC Liverpool sees annual pre-tax losses widen to almost £2m amid a downturn in conference bookings. Tony McDonough reports ACC Liverpool said measures introduced by the…

Backed by the National Housing Bank, Homes England and Aviva launch £100m fund to develop up to 3,300 new homes and one of the first schemes is 130 homes in north Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A scheme to build more than 100 new…

Multiple funding streams from Government, combined with a £2bn investment fund, as well as the new Mayoral Development Corporation, means Liverpool city region now has a ‘golden opportunity’ to usher in a new era of housebuilding. Tony…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Containerships…

Everton FC reveals annual financial figures showing record revenues and a return to pre-tax profit as well as £350m of new financing for the Hill Dickinson Stadium which has so far cost a total of £813m. Tony McDonough reports …

In 2025 Liverpool John Lennon Airport carried a record 5.6m-plus passengers and still managed to top the UK league table for on-time flights. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) saw 81% of flights taking off…

Rosmara Development Group secures consent to build 158 new homes, including a 10-storey tower and townhouses, close to Liverpool city centre and wins exemption from providing ‘affordable’ units. Tony McDonough reports Rosmara…