South Liverpool literary festival Smithdown Litfest returns next week with screenwriter Jimmy McGovern topping the bill in a fantastic line-up over four days. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool screenwriter Jimmy McGovern tops the bill…

Property sales agent RWinvest has raised more than £300m from overseas investors to fund schemes by Liverpool developer Legacie - and there is more in the pipeline. Tony McDonough reports A property sales agent has raised more than…

Bugzy Malone stood trial at crown court accused grievous bodily harm but Liverpool lawyers Gordon Cole QC and Julian King secured his acquittal. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool barristers Gordon Cole QC and Julian King have secured…

A University of Liverpool spin-out business, AIMES was a pioneer of cloud data storage when it was launched in Liverpool in 2005 and now its founders have sold the business. Tony McDonough reports A University of Liverpool spin-out…

Last March 120,000 people enjoyed the River of Light Trail in Liverpool and now the festival will make a comeback in October. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool is to see a return of the River of Light festival to the waterfront this…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Sopot, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O…

A joint venture between Wirral Council and Muse developments has secured planning consent for two 75,000 sq ft grade A office buildings in Birkenhead town centre. Tony McDonough reports Two office buildings offering a total of…

Designed to discourage the public from giving money to rough sleepers, Change Liverpool is being accused of 'dehumanising' homeless people with its central message. Tony McDonough reports A new fund is being set up to support people…

In May, Paul Ashmore helped lead the MBO of Liverpool fit-out firm Aztec but now colleagues of the married father of two are mourning his loss at the age of just 37. Tony McDonough reports One of the directors of well-known Liverpool…

Wirral R&D tax specialist Access2Funding has unveiled Don Haymes as its new CFO and is celebrating being shortlisted for four awards Wirral R&D tax specialist Access2Funding has appointed a new chief financial officer as it…