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JLA keeps on growing
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) has moved up to eighth place in the league table of the busiest UK airport. According to a new report published by consultancy RDC Aviation, the airport reported the largest increase in passenger numbers of any UK airport during the first third of the year, compared with the same period in 2009.
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Deals
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Overseas buyer set for Liverpool, says Harris
An unnamed overseas buyer is considering making an offer of between £400m and £500m for Liverpool FC, according to reports. Keith Harris, the former Football League chairman, said due diligence has already been completed by the potential purchaser.
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Business
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Pilkington owner looks to raise up to £380m
The Japanese owner of St Helens-based glass manufacturer Pilkington is to raise up to £380m through a new share placing, the company has confirmed. Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) said the cash would be used to renew and expand its plants as well as to repay debts.
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Deadline approaching for Morgan Awards
There are less than three weeks for businesses in the North West to enter this year’s Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards. The event, now in its fourth year, has £110,000 in cash prizes and services up for grabs.
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Law firm signs up to Medicash
Liverpool healthcare cash plan provider Medicash has secured a new contract from Wirral law firm Lees Solicitors. The business will provide its 110 staff with a corporate health plan.
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Liverpool John Moores signs up for energy conference
Liverpool John Moores University has signed up to be a prime sponsor of the Green Power Forum Conference 2010 (GPF). The aim of the event, which will take place in Liverpool on 14 October, is to share learning and expertise in micro generation technology, which provides heating and electricity for homes, buildings and communities.
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Property
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Green light for £28m Everyman
Liverpool City Council has granted planning approval for the new Everyman Theatre in Hope Street. The designs for the £28m redevelopment, which is scheduled to open in 2013, include a 400-seat auditorium and recreation of the bistro.
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Oak to grow in Prescot
Tyre wholesale distributor Oak Tyres has secured planning permission from Knowsley Council to build a tyre-fitting and MOT centre in Warrington Road, Prescot. The new development will be constructed on a vacant brownfield site that has been empty for several years following the closure and demolition of a petrol station.
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GETC work set to start
Work is set to start on the new Green Energy Training Centre (GETC) in Wirral. The centre, which is costing £280,000 to construct, expects to open its doors in November.
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Four businesses get in The Loop
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