131-year-old Merseyside-based family furniture retailer Stokers sees annual pre-tax profits rise almost 20% to £5m, triggering a £2.5m payout to its two shareholders. Tony McDonough reports Two shareholders of family furniture…

Liverpool high street bookmakers chain David Pluck sees fall in revenues and profits but its namesake founder pockets an almost £3m dividends windfall. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool bookmaker David Pluck is reporting a fall in…

Specialist Liverpool city region steel-structure manufacturer Hutchinson Engineering embarks on major expansion of its production capacity as revenues soar almost 50% to more than £30m. Tony McDonough reports Specialist…

Wirral women’s fashion manufacturer and distributor Jolanka - which also has operations in Sri Lanka - reports fall in revenues to £16.2m but a rise in pre-tax profits. Tony McDonough reports Wirral women’s fashion manufacturer and…

Landmark 25,000 sq ft office building close to Wirral waterfront is now fully let after being acquired by Wirral Council in 2025 for £5m. Tony McDonough reports A new letting at The Hythe office building in Wirral Waters means the…

In 2025 Liverpool John Lennon Airport handled more passengers than any other year in its history and is set for another record-breaking year in 2026 despite the challenges of jet fuel shortages. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John…

‘Heritage developer’ Nicholson Group completes restoration and conversion of historic Liverpool city region building into a 14-apartment complex. Tony McDonough reports Nicholson Group has completed the internal restoration and…

Liverpool winning the Premier League and big-name concerts at Anfield help push revenues up almost 10% to £40.3m at Crowne Plaza owner Centre Island Hotels but rising costs turns profit into loss. Tony McDonough reports Just two…

Liverpool city council appoints agents at Worthington Owen to sell two city centre office buildings with a combined price tag of £4.25m. Tony McDonough reports Agents at Worthington Owen have been instructed to find buyers for office…

People looking for careers in maritime or engineering will be able to get access to more than 20 employers and training organisations in September when a major industry jobs fair comes to Wirral. Tony McDonough reports More than 20…