One of the leading lights in Liverpool’s commercial property sector - Barry Owen - died in April aged 82 and now a new cancer centre is to name a garden in his honour. Tony McDonough reports A garden in the grounds of the new…

Councillors on Liverpool’s planning committee give the go-ahead to a £96m industrial scheme in south Liverpool that could lead to 500 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Developer GB Europe has secured planning consent for its £96m plans to…

Merseyrail reveals details of train services running over the festive period and installed a giant advent calendar that will give passengers the chance to win prizes. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail has published a special…

Liverpool flooring products manufacturer QA Flooring Solutions is reporting a £1m fall in pre-tax profits amid a reduction in consumer spending and a 'challenging trading environment'. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool flooring…

Liverpool TV and stage actor Andrew Lancel backs ‘pay it forward campaign’ launched by local homeless charity Paper Cup Project for this Christmas. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool homeless charity Paper Cup Project (PCP) has…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Bolette, a…

After delays and costs soaring from £38m to £70m the new Isle of Man ferry terminal on the Mersey opened in 2024 - and now it has won an architecture award. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s £70m Isle of Man ferry terminal has been…

Café Tabac isn’t just any hospitality outlet - it has become a cultural institution in Liverpool - and now it has a new owner. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s best-known ‘bohemian’ outlet Café Tabac has changed hands and has…

Merseyside fresh food grower, importer and exporter Nationwide Produce breaks through £200m revenue barrier for first time as son of late founder says achievement ‘would have made dad very proud’. Tony McDonough reports Just over a…

Merseyside branded merchandise manufacturer Wild Thang has secured coveted B Corp status, cementing its reputation as a sustainable business - now it is urging its customers and supply chain to embrace sustainability. Tony McDonough reports…