£70m plan to convert the Littlewoods HQ in Liverpool into movie and TV studios has been on the cusp for more than a decade and with Mayor Steve Rotheram seeking £50m from the Government will new PM Andy Burnham say ‘action!’ or ‘cut!’?…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Crystal Serenity, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Balkan…

For decades Ainsdale near Southport has been one of Liverpool city region’s best loved beaches and now Sefton is pushing on with plans for its ‘nature-led regeneration’ plan called the  ‘Ainsdale on Sea Eco-Vision’. Tony McDonough reports…

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

Liverpool city region science and innovation campus secures lettings totalling more than 20,000 sq ft in the last 12 months, adding over 200 people to the workforce. Tony McDonough reports Companies spanning engineering, healthcare,…

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

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues and Liverpool BID, the voice of hospitality in the city, asks ‘but what about restaurants?’. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool…

Liverpool SME finance specialist River Capital reaches £10m milestone with the North West Business Growth Loan Fund with funding deployed into 38 businesses since October 2022. Tony McDonough reports River Capital says it has now…

Liverpool council cabinet considers new Local Plan that aims to see 33,552 new homes delivered over the next few years, increasing Liverpool’s population by 15%. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has identified more than…

Liverpool FC joins forces with Merseyside Police to strengthen its ongoing fight against all forms of ticket touting with successes totalling £1.2m already. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool FC is putting further pressure on ticket…