Planners approve scheme to convert Grade II-listed Church in Liverpool region into luxury apartments. Tony McDonough reports Planners in Sefton have approved a scheme to convert a church in Blundellsands into luxury apartments.…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Eeborg, a cargo vessel carrying animal feedstuffs from Canada. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. CMA CGM Goya, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is…

Liverpool career guidance and coaching charity Career Connect appoints Sheila Clark as its first-ever female chief executive. Tony McDonough reports Career Connect has announced Sheila Clark has its new chief executive. She is the…

Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports reports a 22.4% rise in annual revenues to £617.8m as freight tonnage increases but sees pre-tax profits fall. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports handled 67.7m tonnes of freight at its UK ports in…

Revenues at Liverpool retail giant B&M in its so-called ‘golden quarter’ in the run up to Christmas rise 12.3% to £1.57bn. Tony McDonough reports Trading at value retailer B&M was up 12.3% year-on-year in its so-called…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Borealis, a cruise vessel coming from Portugal and sailing on to Norway. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to…

Liverpool artist John Culshaw designs limited edition 2023 Mardi Gras bottle for drinks giant Southern Comfort Drinks giant Southern Comfort has unveiled its limited edition 2023 Mardi Gras bottle - designed by Liverpool artist John…

Liverpool developer Caro seeks planning consent for a £22m student accommodation project comprising 227 apartments. Tony McDonough reports Caro Developments is seeking planning permission to build a £22m student living development.…

Liverpool city region glassmaker Pilkington signs deal to use hydrogen to power its manufacturing process as part of the £47bn HyNet project. Tony McDonough reports Pilkington has become the second North West glassmaker to sign up…

By the end of the 2023 Liverpool will have emerged from recession with growth in both GVA and jobs, according to new data. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool will spend much of 2023 in recession but will recover in the final quarter of…