A former William Hill bookmakers in Liverpool city centre reopens as a new hospitality venue offering coffee and cocktails, creating 20 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A former William Hill bookmakers on Castle Street in Liverpool is…

Wirral property firm Smith and Sons will hold its final auction of 2022 next week with 36 lots on offer. Tony McDonough reports There are 36 lots on offer at the final Smith and Sons Wirral property auction of 2022. Taking place…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Charlotte Essberger, a tanker carrying aqueous urea solution from France. Agent is Graypen. Einstein, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam.…

Contractors on a £52m canalside residential scheme in Liverpool begin ‘piling’ work on what is described as a ‘complex’ project which includes Jesse Hartley's historic 'Stanley Flight' locks. Tony McDonough reports Work will begin…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Willy, a tanker carrying fatty acid methyl ester. Agent is Graypen. Victorine, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA.  Theseus, a cargo…

Frontman of the Charlatans Tim Burgess spends the day as a barista at Paper Cup Coffee in Liverpool which raises funds to help rough sleepers. Tony McDonough reports Rock legend Tim Burgess has rolled his sleeves up to be a barista…

Automotive giant Ford invests a further £125m in its Merseyside factory which is being converted to make e-drive systems for electric cars. Tony McDonough reports Automaker Ford is investing a further £125m into its Merseyside…

£3m Albert’s Schloss restaurant and bar opens this week in a former gas showroom in Liverpool city centre, creating 200 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Albert’s Schloss Liverpool will open its doors on Bold Street in the city centre at…

Two Liverpool developers and a Liverpool architect are on the verge of securing consent for a new development comprising 130 homes. Tony McDonough reports A joint venture between two Liverpool developers is likely to secure planning…

Merseyside Costa franchise business Optimum Group is to create eight jobs at its first I am Döner kebab outlet opening in December. Tony McDonough reports Optimum Group will create eight new jobs in Bootle when it opens the first of…