Multi-million pound works to improve public realm in Southport town centre are under way as part of the Les Transformation de Southport project with further changes now announced. Andrew Brown reports Further improvements are being…

Liverpool John Moores University appoints agents at CBRE to find a buyer for a 20-acre former campus in south Liverpool that contains two Grade II-listed buildings. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is…

Liverpool city region window and door manufacturer Warwick North West makes commitment to training amid industry skills crisis. Tony McDonough reports A skills crisis in the UK manufacturing sector is costing the UK an extra £39bn a…

National hotels chain Travelodge acquires portfolio of 11 hotels including one located on Liverpool waterfront. Tony McDonough reports A hotel on Liverpool waterfront has been acquired by national chain Travelodge. In a deal…

Liverpool value retail giant B&M reports rise in full-year revenues to £5.6bn helped by sales in France while its UK stores struggle with poor sales. Tony McDonough reports Value retailer B&M is pledging to improve sales at…

Industrial property specialist Redsun Projects has sold phase two of a Liverpool city region trade counter development totalling 50,396 sq ft. Tony McDonough reports Redsun Projects has sold phase two of its 50,396 sq ft Knowsley…

A 200-year-old pub in Liverpool city centre, that in Victorian times played host to ‘Tom Thumb’, reopens after £200,000 refurbishment. Tony McDonough reports Located just off Bold Street in the Ropewalks area of Liverpool, Newington…

A 30,000 sq ft fitness centre is to open in Liverpool city centre later this year on the site of a former Wilko store, creating up to 20 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A new 30,000 sq ft fitness centre will open on the site of a former…

In its financial accounts published on Companies House, League Two club Tranmere Rovers reveals widening financial losses and chairman Mark Palios offers a takeover update. Tony McDonough reports Tranmere Rovers chairman and joint…

Developer reveals plans to build 730 homes on land known as ‘Spookies Wood’ in Knowsley where a ‘vaporous entity’ is said to lurk among the trees. Tony McDonough reports Property firm Hallam Land Management has unveiled plans to…