KFC opens two new outlets in Liverpool city region, creating 58 new jobs, as part of a £1.5bn UK and Ireland expansion drive. Tony McDonough reports Fast food giant KFC has opened two new Merseyside outlets, one in Crosby and one in…

Since August Merseyrail passengers have been able to ‘tap and go’ using MetroCards - now the next phase allowing passengers to use their bank cards and mobile devices is about to begin. Tony McDonough reports Passengers on…

Five Liverpool city region housing projects comprising 113 new homes in line to secure £2.8m from Brownfield Land Fund. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region’s Brownfield Land Fund is set to inject £2.8m to unlock five…

Wirral Council says it is in discussions with a ‘significant prospective occupier’ interested in taking office space at its £75m Birkenhead office complex. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council says it is in talks with a potential…

Liverpool logistics and freight forwarding business Warrant Group sees annual profits rise by £1m to £3.7m but figure still well below £12.9m reported three years ago. Tony McDonough reports Logistics and freight forwarding business…

Liverpool book import specialist Publiship hands control of the £15.6m-turnover business over to its employees in an Employee Ownership Trust. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool book freight forwarder Worldwide International, trading…

Institutional giant Aviva Capital Partners to fund first of 10,000 new homes in the proposed New Town straddling Liverpool and Bootle, backing an initial Build-to-Rent development. Tony McDonough reports Plans for the Liverpool…

Phase one of Government-backed public realm project, Les Transformations de Southport, completes including pedestrianisation of part of the town centre. Tony McDonough reports Work on phase one of the Les Transformations de…

Liverpool jewellery retailer David M Robinson battles ‘challenging trading environment’ and rising costs to push annual sales above £60m. Tony McDonough reports Annual sales at Liverpool jewellery retailer David M Robinson (DMR) rise…

Marks & Spencer signs 15-year lease at Liverpool Shopping Park, kick-starting a further £8m expansion of the complex. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Shopping Park’s final phase of expansion is set to go ahead after owners…