Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove orders planning inquiry into £180m logistics scheme that would create 3.1m sq ft of space on the green belt. Tony McDonough reports A £180m logistics scheme in Warrington has been…

A joint venture property business set up by two entrepreneurs to create a new hotel in Liverpool lines up £3m of projects for 2023. Tony McDonough reports Edwards Winters Developments (EW Developments) has secured a development…

In 1930 the Gaumont Palace cinema opened in north Liverpool only to close in 1960 - now from December it is set to welcome movie fans once again. Tony McDonough reports Gaumont Palace opened in Oakfield Road in Anfield in 1930 at…

Brand marketing specialist Wild Thang named Business of the Year at the Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Awards 2022. Tony McDonough reports Wild Thang founder Andrew Dwerryhouse has spoken of the “special moment” the…

Liverpool gift vouchers, corporate rewards and savings business Appreciate Group reports smallest half-year loss for five years amid £83m takeover. Tony McDonough reports Appreciate Group is reporting its smallest half-year loss in…

Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool offers programme of free ‘family-friendly’ events in the weeks leading up to Christmas Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock will hold free ‘family-friendly’ events during the festive season including a series…

A Liverpool ‘green skills’ training provider embarks on a national expansion by opening new centres in Cumbria and Greater Manchester. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based training provider HybridTec is opening new training centres…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Maxine, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from Spain operated by P&O European Ferries. Sophiana, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Police, Environment Agency and city council stop illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of toxic waste in undercover operation in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A plot to dump thousands of tonnes of toxic waste in a Liverpool…

Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation is offering free course enabling women to take charge of their finances and futures. Jennie Lewis reports A free course that will offer women the tools  they need to “take charge…