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Tony McDonough

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Journalist, amateur (very) photographer, movie nerd, Liverpool FC fan. Thought I was part of the progressive politics club but I think my membership has been revoked. Liverpool born, now living in Wirral. Scan my scribblings at lbndaily.co.uk

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Heather Mallick @hmallick.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
BBC Radio's Anatomy of a Cancellation maps out how UK author Kate Clanchy, a remarkable and liberal-minded writer, suffered a Cat's Eye level of torment from envious online warriors and her own publisher. Good for Picador for finally apologizing. (paywalled) www.thetimes.com/article/7681...
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Kate Clanchy: I was cancelled. It made me contemplate suicide
When Kate Clanchy wrote about the children she had been teaching, she was blindsided by the resulting furore. Now, four years on, her publisher has apologised
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Ricky Gervais @mrrickygervais.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Days after reporting a sharp fall in wholesale and retail sales carmaker Jaguar Land Rover confirms it is to axe up to 500 people from its workforce
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Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 500 jobs - Liverpool Business News
Days after reporting a sharp fall in wholesale and retail sales carmaker Jaguar Land Rover confirms it is to axe up to 500 people from its workforce
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Liverpool law firm Hill Dickinson secured naming rights on Everton FC’s new stadium in May and now it is helping Blues owner The Friedkin Group kick-start a ‘data revolution’ at the club
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Liverpool law firm assists Everton FC’s ‘data revolution’ - Liverpool Business News
Liverpool law firm Hill Dickinson secured naming rights on Everton FC’s new stadium in May and now it is helping Blues owner The Friedkin Group kick-start a ‘data revolution’ at the club
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Thursday, July 17 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
A new solar farm next to a Liverpool city region RAF base could provide power for more than 3,000 homes if it wins approval next week
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Solar farm could power 3,000 city region homes - Liverpool Business News
A new solar farm next to a Liverpool city region RAF base could provide power for more than 3,000 homes if it wins approval next week
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Charitable foundation set up by Christmas savings and hampers tycoon Peter Johnson acquires Wirral office building for its new HQ and to provide accommodation for young care leavers
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Johnson Foundation acquires Birkenhead building - Liverpool Business News
Charitable foundation set up by Christmas savings and hampers tycoon Peter Johnson acquires Wirral office building for its new HQ and to provide accommodation for young care leavers
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Wednesday, July 16 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Cheshire developer Seth Real Estate is looking at plans to build three blocks just north of Liverpool city centre, in the so-called Pumpfields district, comprising 650 apartments
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Developer unveils plans for 650 Liverpool homes - Liverpool Business News
Cheshire developer Seth Real Estate is looking at plans to build three blocks just north of Liverpool city centre, in the so-called Pumpfields district, comprising 650 apartments
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Liverpool retail giant B&M sees share price plummet to almost record lows despite rise in quarterly revenues as pressure on margins spooks investors
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B&M share prices tumbles despite revenue rise - Liverpool Business News
Liverpool retail giant B&M sees share price plummet to almost record lows despite rise in quarterly revenues as pressure on margins spooks investors
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is enjoying exceptional growth thanks to leisure traffic, but it is also seeking to further grow its aviation business and support the city region’s inward investment ambitions
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Liverpool Airport gets serious about business - Liverpool Business News
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is enjoying exceptional growth thanks to leisure traffic, but it is also seeking to further grow its aviation business and support the city region’s inward investment amb...
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
A £1bn plan to build a cluster of skyscrapers close to Liverpool waterfront, backed by Home Bargains tycoon Tom Morris, sees first planning application submitted
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Davos submits first plans for £1bn development - Liverpool Business News
A £1bn plan to build a cluster of skyscrapers close to Liverpool waterfront, backed by Home Bargains tycoon Tom Morris, sees first planning application submitted
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Despite reporting losses of more than £500,000, Wirral military boat builder Marine Specialised Technology hails its ‘very strong’ order book and aims to double the size of its manufacturing facility on the Mersey
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Mersey military boat builder to double in size - Liverpool Business News
Despite reporting losses of more than £500,000, Wirral military boat builder Marine Specialised Technology hails its ‘very strong’ order book and aims to double the size of its manufacturing facility ...
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Liverpool building firm Frank Rogers sees annual revenues rise to £28m despite what it describes as a tough economic climate
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Revenues rise to £28m at building firm Frank Rogers - Liverpool Business News
Liverpool building firm Frank Rogers sees annual revenues rise to £28m despite what it describes as a tough economic climate
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Last week a survey from Lloyds reported a rise in North West business confidence and Liverpool lawyer Paul Abrams of Gregory Abrams Davidson says entrepreneurs are showing an appetite for risk in a ‘buoyant’ mergers & acquisitions market
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Liverpool lawyer hails ‘buoyant’ M&A market - Liverpool Business News
Last week a survey from Lloyds reported a rise in North West business confidence and Liverpool lawyer Paul Abrams of Gregory Abrams Davidson says entrepreneurs are showing an appetite for risk in a ‘b...
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Monday, July 14 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Sunday, July 13 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Viking Jupiter, a cruise vessel. Agent is […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Saturday, July 12 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
SINA Medical Glass, a £28.5m Liverpool city region manufacturing venture that will create 180 jobs, takes delivery of new machinery for the plant
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£28.5m glass venture takes delivery of new machinery - Liverpool Business News
SINA Medical Glass, a £28.5m Liverpool city region manufacturing venture that will create 180 jobs, takes delivery of new machinery for the plant
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Following new investment in digital technology Liverpool freight forwarder Trinity Logistics says it is defying ‘market volatility’ by seeing a rise in new business
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Trinity Logistics defies ‘volatility’ with rise in bookings - Liverpool Business News
Following new investment in digital technology Liverpool freight forwarder Trinity Logistics says it is defying ‘market volatility’ by seeing a rise in new business
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Work on a multi-million pound project to convert a former BHS store housed in a Liverpool city region Victorian building into apartments is now under way
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Work under way on town centre apartments - Liverpool Business News
Work on a multi-million pound project to convert a former BHS store housed in a Liverpool city region Victorian building into apartments is now under way
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
There are around 1,500 listed buildings and structures in Liverpool and five ‘scheduled ancient monuments’ and the city council is putting a new policy in place to ensure they are protected
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City moves to protect its heritage assets - Liverpool Business News
There are around 1,500 listed buildings and structures in Liverpool and five ‘scheduled ancient monuments’ and the city council is putting a new policy in place to ensure they are protected
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Thursday, July 10 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Wednesday, July 9 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Work begins on the £9.5m installation of lifts at two Merseyrail stations – on in Liverpool and one in Wirral – with a further two stations also set for accessibility upgrades
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Work starts on £9.5m Merseyrail lifts project - Liverpool Business News
Work begins on the £9.5m installation of lifts at two Merseyrail stations - on in Liverpool and one in Wirral - with a further two stations also set for accessibility upgrades
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Two of the oldest barristers’ chambers in Liverpool announce a merger that will create a legal team that is more than 100-strong
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Liverpool barristers’ chambers announce merger - Liverpool Business News
Two of the oldest barristers’ chambers in Liverpool announce a merger that will create a legal team that is more than 100-strong
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
In June Liverpool councillors rejected plans for a £50m residential scheme in the Baltic Triangle but now the project wins approval at the second time of asking
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£50m scheme wins approval at second attempt - Liverpool Business News
In June Liverpool councillors rejected plans for a £50m residential scheme in the Baltic Triangle but now the project wins approval at the second time of asking
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Senior councillors in Liverpool set to approve £5m for a full refurbishment of Great Homer Street Market – better known at Greatie Market – which dates back to 1840
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City to invest £5m to upgrade Greatie Market - Liverpool Business News
Senior councillors in Liverpool set to approve £5m for a full refurbishment of Great Homer Street Market - better known at Greatie Market - which dates back to 1840
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Tuesday, July 8 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Former Liverpool magistrates courts building changes hands in deal believed to be worth around £2m paving the way for conversion of Grade II-listed site into a boutique hotel
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JSM acquires former Liverpool magistrates for £2m - Liverpool Business News
Former Liverpool magistrates courts building changes hands in deal believed to be worth around £2m paving the way for conversion of Grade II-listed site into a boutique hotel
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Beatles fans travelling to Liverpool from across the world are proving lucrative for Cavern Club owner and Magical Mystery Tours operator Cavern City Tours as it reports ‘remarkable’ annual profits
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Cavern City Tours reports ‘remarkable’ annual profits - Liverpool Business News
Beatles fans travelling to Liverpool from across the world are proving lucrative for Cavern Club owner and Magical Mystery Tours operator Cavern City Tours as it reports ‘remarkable’ annual profits
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Compliance Group began life as a speculative health and safety start-up venture in Liverpool in 2013 – now it is a thriving business with four divisions and a £3m turnover
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How a leap of faith became a £3m business in 12 years - Liverpool Business News
Compliance Group began life as a speculative health and safety start-up venture in Liverpool in 2013 - now it is a thriving business with four divisions and a £3m turnover
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Monday, July 7 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
In what will be seen as a major test of Liverpool’s commitment to growth and new development Ascot Luxury Living will this week seek approval for a £50m scheme rejected by councillors in June
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Developer Ascot returns swiftly with £50m scheme - Liverpool Business News
In what will be seen as a major test of Liverpool’s commitment to growth and new development Ascot Luxury Living will this week seek approval for a £50m scheme rejected by councillors in June
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Sunday, July 6 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Adavega, a bulk carrier carrying soda ash […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Saturday, July 5 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Aurora,  a container vessel coming from Ireland. […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Southport Flower Show venue Victoria Park will host even ‘bigger and better’ events after securing approval to increase capacity by 50%
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Flower Show venue to increase capacity by 50% - Liverpool Business News
Southport Flower Show venue Victoria Park will host even ‘bigger and better’ events after securing approval to increase capacity by 50%
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Businesses and training providers get access to £1.5m that is being used to back innovation and skills projects centred around the Liverpool City Region Freeport
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£1.5m funding for Freeport skills and innovation - Liverpool Business News
Businesses and training providers get access to £1.5m that is being used to back innovation and skills projects centred around the Liverpool City Region Freeport
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Two best friends from Liverpool, Daniel Yuen and Kieran Riddell-Austin, launched sportswear brand Montirex in 2019 and this year have shared a dividends windfall of £2.6m thanks to rocketing sales and profits
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Sportswear firm founders share £2.6m windfall - Liverpool Business News
Two best friends from Liverpool, Daniel Yuen and Kieran Riddell-Austin, launched sportswear brand Montirex in 2019 and this year have shared a dividends windfall of £2.6m thanks to rocketing sales and...
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Train operator Merseyrail will offer a free showcase for local businesses at its Liverpool city region station network for a week this autumn
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Merseyrail offers to showcase local businesses - Liverpool Business News
Train operator Merseyrail will offer a free showcase for local businesses at its Liverpool city region station network for a week this autumn
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Contractor Eric Wright Civil Engineering close to completing £1.47m installation of monument at Mersey Tunnel entrance in Liverpool – more than 60 years after the original was removed
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£1.47m Tunnel monument close to completion - Liverpool Business News
Contractor Eric Wright Civil Engineering close to completing £1.47m installation of monument at Mersey Tunnel entrance in Liverpool - more than 60 years after the original was removed
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Councillors defer decision on whether to allow a multi-million pound project to build 34 new ‘luxury’ homes close to three top Liverpool city region golf courses can go ahead
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Councillors defer decision on 34 ‘luxury’ homes - Liverpool Business News
Councillors defer decision on whether to allow a multi-million pound project to build 34 new ‘luxury’ homes close to three top Liverpool city region golf courses can go ahead
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Wednesday, July 2 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
A Liverpool city region development that will include a 25,000 sq ft Home Bargains store and three industrial units totalling 190,000 sq ft is given the green light by council planners
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Planners approve 25,000 sq ft Home Bargains - Liverpool Business News
A Liverpool city region development that will include a 25,000 sq ft Home Bargains store and three industrial units totalling 190,000 sq ft is given the green light by council planners
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Tuesday, July 1 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and […]
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Liverpool Business News @lbndaily.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
A Liverpool legal costs specialist is merging with a Carlisle-based outfit to form a combined £3m-turnover business with a plan to expand further
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Legal costs firms merge to form £3m business - Liverpool Business News
A Liverpool legal costs specialist is merging with a Carlisle-based outfit to form a combined £3m-turnover business with a plan to expand further
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
One of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions, Chester Zoo is reporting a rise in annual revenues to a record £63.1m and a return to surplus after reporting a deficit last year
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Chester Zoo reports record revenues of £63.1m - Liverpool Business News
One of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions, Chester Zoo is reporting a rise in annual revenues to a record £63.1m and a return to surplus after reporting a deficit last year
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Liverpool IT specialist Halcyon is continuing its growth trajectory with new clients and contract renewals totalling £600,000 since January
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IT specialist Halcyon secures £600,000 in new deals - Liverpool Business News
Liverpool IT specialist Halcyon is continuing its growth trajectory with new clients and contract renewals totalling £600,000 since January
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Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Monday, June 30 - Liverpool Business News
Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Seven Seas Grandeur, a cruise vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning […]
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