A developer has secured planning permission for a ‘luxury’ residential development in a Conservation Area of a Liverpool city region coastal town. Tony McDonough reports A ‘luxury’ scheme to build 10 apartments in a Conservation Area…

A Liverpool tech firm Qbunk will provide the electronic payment system and Wi-Fi for the 2022 Reminisce Festival in St Helens. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool tech firm Qbunk has signed a deal with the organisers of the Reminisce…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Arklow Venus, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping. Borealis, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Kirkeholmen, a tanker carrying…

In the year before COVID-19 the Liverpool city region visitor economy was worth £5bn and after plummeting in 2020, the recovery is now under way. Tony McDonough reports Badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic there are now signs the…

Train operator Avanti West Coast says its Liverpool to London service will operate from a reduced timetable from next week blaming staff shortages and industrial action. Tony McDonough reports Trains between Liverpool and London will…

Organisers of Wirral Business Awards have published their shortlist and the winners will be announced at a ceremony at Woodside Food & Market in the autumn. Tony McDonough reports Organisers of the Wirral Business Awards 2022…

Businesses in Sefton who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can still apply for financial support Sefton businesses have until the end of August to apply for the latest round of the COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund. To qualify,…

Wirral property firm Starship has hired the man who played a leading role in some of Urban Splash’s major Liverpool projects as a new director. Tony McDonough reports Wirral property business Starship has unveiled Simon Humphreys as…

Top Liverpool academic and economist Professor Michael Parkinson tells the Baltic Triangle Podcast the city’s future is bright despite current economic problems. Tony McDonough reports Leading academic Professor Michael Parkinson…

A Liverpool firm that installs energy efficiency measures into homes has taken on an extra 30 staff as annual revenues approach £10m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool energy and construction firm Ecogee has taken on an extra 30 staff…