Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 20/04/2026I’ve spoken to a thousand people on social media in friendly terms. They are not my friends. Are you on glue? 100
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 19/04/2026I’m a regional business journalist covering Merseyside. Why would I investigate that? 500
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 19/04/2026How were you ‘friends’ when you’ve never met her? 15393
Reposted by Tony McDonoughHeather Mallick @hmallick.bsky.social · 05/11/2025BBC 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...thetimes.comKate Clanchy: I was cancelled. It made me contemplate suicideWhen 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 1101
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Did you do it while carrying a clipboard and wearing a lanyard and hi-viz jacket? 000
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Days 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 workforcelbndaily.co.ukJaguar Land Rover to cut up to 500 jobs - Liverpool Business NewsDays 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 021
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Liverpool 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 clublbndaily.co.ukLiverpool law firm assists Everton FC’s ‘data revolution’ - Liverpool Business NewsLiverpool 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 031
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 17/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Thursday, July 17 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 021
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 16/07/2025A 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 weeklbndaily.co.ukSolar farm could power 3,000 city region homes - Liverpool Business NewsA 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 011
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Charitable 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 leaverslbndaily.co.ukJohnson Foundation acquires Birkenhead building - Liverpool Business NewsCharitable 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 16/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Wednesday, July 16 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Cheshire 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 apartmentslbndaily.co.ukDeveloper unveils plans for 650 Liverpool homes - Liverpool Business NewsCheshire 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Liverpool retail giant B&M sees share price plummet to almost record lows despite rise in quarterly revenues as pressure on margins spooks investorslbndaily.co.ukB&M share prices tumbles despite revenue rise - Liverpool Business NewsLiverpool retail giant B&M sees share price plummet to almost record lows despite rise in quarterly revenues as pressure on margins spooks investors 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Liverpool 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 ambitionslbndaily.co.ukLiverpool Airport gets serious about business - Liverpool Business NewsLiverpool 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... 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025A £1bn plan to build a cluster of skyscrapers close to Liverpool waterfront, backed by Home Bargains tycoon Tom Morris, sees first planning application submittedlbndaily.co.ukDavos submits first plans for £1bn development - Liverpool Business NewsA £1bn plan to build a cluster of skyscrapers close to Liverpool waterfront, backed by Home Bargains tycoon Tom Morris, sees first planning application submitted 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Despite 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 Merseylbndaily.co.ukMersey military boat builder to double in size - Liverpool Business NewsDespite 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 ... 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Liverpool building firm Frank Rogers sees annual revenues rise to £28m despite what it describes as a tough economic climatelbndaily.co.ukRevenues rise to £28m at building firm Frank Rogers - Liverpool Business NewsLiverpool building firm Frank Rogers sees annual revenues rise to £28m despite what it describes as a tough economic climate 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Last 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 marketlbndaily.co.ukLiverpool lawyer hails ‘buoyant’ M&A market - Liverpool Business NewsLast 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... 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 14/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Monday, July 14 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 13/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Sunday, July 13 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 12/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Saturday, July 12 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 11/07/2025SINA Medical Glass, a £28.5m Liverpool city region manufacturing venture that will create 180 jobs, takes delivery of new machinery for the plantlbndaily.co.uk£28.5m glass venture takes delivery of new machinery - Liverpool Business NewsSINA Medical Glass, a £28.5m Liverpool city region manufacturing venture that will create 180 jobs, takes delivery of new machinery for the plant 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Following new investment in digital technology Liverpool freight forwarder Trinity Logistics says it is defying ‘market volatility’ by seeing a rise in new businesslbndaily.co.ukTrinity Logistics defies ‘volatility’ with rise in bookings - Liverpool Business NewsFollowing new investment in digital technology Liverpool freight forwarder Trinity Logistics says it is defying ‘market volatility’ by seeing a rise in new business 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Work 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 waylbndaily.co.ukWork under way on town centre apartments - Liverpool Business NewsWork 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 10/07/2025There 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 protectedlbndaily.co.ukCity moves to protect its heritage assets - Liverpool Business NewsThere 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 10/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Thursday, July 10 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 09/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Wednesday, July 9 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Work 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 upgradeslbndaily.co.ukWork starts on £9.5m Merseyrail lifts project - Liverpool Business NewsWork 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Two of the oldest barristers’ chambers in Liverpool announce a merger that will create a legal team that is more than 100-stronglbndaily.co.ukLiverpool barristers’ chambers announce merger - Liverpool Business NewsTwo of the oldest barristers’ chambers in Liverpool announce a merger that will create a legal team that is more than 100-strong 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025In 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 askinglbndaily.co.uk£50m scheme wins approval at second attempt - Liverpool Business NewsIn 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Senior 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 1840lbndaily.co.ukCity to invest £5m to upgrade Greatie Market - Liverpool Business NewsSenior 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 08/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Tuesday, July 8 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Former 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 hotellbndaily.co.ukJSM acquires former Liverpool magistrates for £2m - Liverpool Business NewsFormer 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 111
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Beatles 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 profitslbndaily.co.ukCavern City Tours reports ‘remarkable’ annual profits - Liverpool Business NewsBeatles 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 021
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Compliance 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 turnoverlbndaily.co.ukHow a leap of faith became a £3m business in 12 years - Liverpool Business NewsCompliance 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 07/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Monday, July 7 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 06/07/2025In 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 Junelbndaily.co.ukDeveloper Ascot returns swiftly with £50m scheme - Liverpool Business NewsIn 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 06/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Sunday, July 6 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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 […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 05/07/2025lbndaily.co.ukShips on the Mersey and high and low tides on Saturday, July 5 - Liverpool Business NewsShipping 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. […] 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Southport Flower Show venue Victoria Park will host even ‘bigger and better’ events after securing approval to increase capacity by 50%lbndaily.co.ukFlower Show venue to increase capacity by 50% - Liverpool Business NewsSouthport Flower Show venue Victoria Park will host even ‘bigger and better’ events after securing approval to increase capacity by 50% 011
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Businesses and training providers get access to £1.5m that is being used to back innovation and skills projects centred around the Liverpool City Region Freeportlbndaily.co.uk£1.5m funding for Freeport skills and innovation - Liverpool Business NewsBusinesses 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 001
Tony McDonough @tonymc112.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Two 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 profitslbndaily.co.ukSportswear firm founders share £2.6m windfall - Liverpool Business NewsTwo 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... 001