Plans for a new six-screen cinema complex in Kirkby are on hold due to the rising costs of the multi-million pound project. Tony McDonough reports A project to build a new six-screen cinema complex in Kirkby town centre has been put…

Sefton Council to extend landlord licensing until 2028 following public consultation. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council says it will extend its landlord licensing scheme until 2028 following a “positive” response to its public…

SME funder River Capital backs acquisition of Chester firm by Liverpool digital marketing agency Velstar, creating £4m combined business. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital marketing agency  agency Velstar has acquired…

From its Liverpool city region base brand marketing specialist Wild Thang is producing a range of World Cup-themed merchandise - including stress balls for anxious England fans. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside brand marketing…

From its base in Liverpool Bibby Financial Services looks to offer funding packages of up to £10m to help small firms around the world buy ships. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based international SME financier, Bibby Financial…

Sutton Kersh Auctions auctions marks 20 years of Liverpool property auctions with latest event generating more than £6m. Tony McDonough reports Sutton Kersh Auctions in Liverpool is celebrating 20 years of property auctions with its…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Loch Seaforth, a cruise vessel. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Maxine, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and…

Wirral entrepreneur Drew Cockton, owner of successful home fragrance brand, Owen Drew and founder of the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards, has died aged just 36. Tony McDonough reports Well known Merseyside entrepreneur and founder…

Father James Nugent started what eventually became Liverpool charity Nugent in the 19th century and now, amid a cost-of-living calamity, its schools, care homes, homeless support and food banks are needed more than ever. Tony McDonough…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Daniel Adamson, a passenger vessel. The Daniel Adamson Preservation Society. LMZ Vega, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is GAC Services (UK).…