Acclaimed writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce is new patron of Liverpool homeless charity Paper Cup Project Frank Cottrell-Boyce has agreed to be a patron of Liverpool charity Paper Cup Project. Frank is an acclaimed screenwriter, novelist…

Accountancy firm BDO says it is now one of the biggest employers in Liverpool city centre with a 75% growth in headcount to more than 700. Tony McDonough reports Accountancy firm BDO says it now employs more than 700 people in…

US-born artist Fanchon Fröhlich adopted Liverpool as her home but her work as a talented expressionist was overshadowed by more famous male contemporaries - now a new exhibition will put her work in the spotlight A major exhibition…

Air India agrees multi-billion pound deal with Airbus to buy 250 aircraft triggering a £100m investment in Deeside and 450 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Planemaker Airbus will create 450 new jobs at its giant wing-making factory…

Contractor Colas will start work next week on an £800,000 road improvement project for Liverpool City Council. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council will next week undertake an £800,000 road improvement programme on the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Whitstar, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Aurora One, a bulk carrier carrying animal foodstuffs from Russia. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Elbsun, a container…

A Grade II-listed Victorian mansion and former special school in a Liverpool suburb is set to be transformed into a new homes complex. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Hassett Homes is set to press ahead with the multi-million…

Liverpool Hospitality People Awards aims to highlight the ‘unsung heroes’ of Liverpool city region hospitality sector and the shortlist is now revealed. Tony McDonough reports Organisers of the Liverpool Hospitality People Awards…

Costing £3m, bar restaurant Albert’s Schloss opened its doors in Liverpool in December and on Pancake Day it will be offering an array of one-off pancake dishes for the whole day Albert’s Schloss Liverpool will be offering pancakes…

Council planners in Liverpool are recommending approval to convert the TJ Hughes store in London Road into apartments - but where will the retailer relocate to? Tony McDonough reports Plans to convert the current TJ Hughes store in…