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Another missed anniversary, another insult for Hillsborough families. Enough is enough

Another missed anniversary, another insult for Hillsborough families. Enough is enough

Another missed anniversary, another insult for Hillsborough families. Enough is enough It is now time for the Prime Minister to keep his promise The...

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Liam Thorp

The battle for Liverpool Council has begun after Aigburth by-election

The battle for Liverpool Council has begun after Aigburth by-election David Humphreys analyses the Green Party's win in Aigburth and what it...

13.03.2026 8

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David Humphreys

Decades overdue but welcome nonetheless, South Yorkshire Police's Hillsborough promise must now be kept

Decades overdue but welcome nonetheless, South Yorkshire Police's Hillsborough promise must now be kept The force's chief constable has...

26.02.2026 6

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Steve Graves

Tall building gap sees Liverpool behind but some say 'Manchester has no soul'

Tall building gap sees Liverpool behind but some say 'Manchester has no soul' The issue of Liverpool's lack of very tall buildings was...

16.02.2026 9

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Claire Elliott

Residents divided as Liverpool unveils 'fancy' Merseyfront plans

Residents divided as Liverpool unveils 'fancy' Merseyfront plans Liverpool council has unveiled an ambitious and controversial 30-year plan...

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Claire Elliott

People say Mill Lane traffic is 'dangerous joke' as they demand action

People say Mill Lane traffic is 'dangerous joke' as they demand action The sheer volume of cars on Mill Lane has led residents to form an...

16.02.2026 8

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Claire Elliott

This House of Lords appointment is an insult to Liverpool and a sign of a system that's broken

This House of Lords appointment is an insult to Liverpool and a sign of a system that's broken Simon Heffer's appointment will cause outrage...

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Liam Thorp

The price of progress we must never forget: The true cost of a key moment in Liverpool's history

The price of progress we must never forget: The true cost of a key moment in Liverpool's history The story of the railway and its birth on...

16.02.2026 5

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Dr Dean Clay

People say 'it's time for change' as town fights 'losing battle'

People say 'it's time for change' as town fights 'losing battle' Residents in the struggling Merseyside town say years of...

16.02.2026 40

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Claire Elliott

Reform are marching into Merseyside, where is the fight back?

Reform are marching into Merseyside, where is the fight back? Political editor Liam Thorp says many will be concerned by the progress of Nigel...

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Liam Thorp

Unseen photographs of Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral under construction

Unseen photographs of Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral under construction "It commands the Liverpool skyline and is visible for miles...

16.02.2026 5

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Rebecca McGrath

Councillor who swapped Greens for Reform won't tell us why

Councillor who swapped Greens for Reform won't tell us why The ECHO has reached out several times to Cllr David Hawley to ask him for an...

16.02.2026 8

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Liam Thorp

I was at the big Brookside reunion and was touched by what I saw

I was at the big Brookside reunion and was touched by what I saw Ryan Paton reflects on the biggest gathering of the Brookside cast and crew since the...

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Ryan Paton

Parking plans in Liverpool raise fears city could become a 'ghost town'

City leaders have backed a proposal to adopt a new parking strategy with the key aim of reducing the ability for people to drive into and park in the...

21.01.2026 7

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Claire Elliott

Residents told 'you don't own the road' as parking wars near City station turn ugly

Cars parked near homes close to South Parkway Station have been vandalised in the last week

19.01.2026 10

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Claire Elliott

We asked the people sharing conspiracy theories in Sefton Park for a chat but it didn't go well

From calling climate change a hoax to warning about chemtrails in the sky, the group has a range of messages on display

18.01.2026 9

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Liam Thorp

Liverpool 'overrun' by rats as 'bins are an all-you-can-eat rat buffet'

ECHO readers have been sharing their thoughts on the growing problem of rats in Liverpool

07.01.2026 9

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Claire Elliott

One moment at Labour Conference in Liverpool showed key question for party's future

Reporter Dan Haygarth looks at where the Labour Party goes after its conference in Liverpool

04.01.2026 6

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Dan Haygarth

It's rough around the edges but this city street is my favourite

In 2008, London Road was a very different place to the street you see today. A few failing pubs, a Cash Converters, and a couple of furniture stores...

10.07.2025 9

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Conaill Corner

A 6.15am alarm, a £17 fare and a sweaty hour I'll never get back - this has to change

The dreaded sound of the iPhone alarm blares at 6.15am. Against my will, I turn over and switch it off, resisting the temptation to hit snooze. I am...

16.05.2025 10

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Dan Haygarth

I visited a new Liverpool market and it made me proud to be from the city

In these challenging times, with all the global upheavals, it's easy to fall into a pessimistic mindset. It can seem like societal collapse is...

24.03.2025 10

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Conaill Corner

Mike Amesbury's constituents deserve more than his silence

Mike Amesbury has been regarded by many as a good constituency MP. I have met plenty of people, be it his constituents or colleagues, who have all had...

07.03.2025 10

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Liam Thorp

'My go-to Bose £300 earphones perfect for night time are on sale'

My favourite pair of running earphones have been reduced in an Amazon sale, and if I were you, I would snatch them up while you have the chance....

07.02.2025 6

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Paul McAuley

Axel Rudakubana's cowardice shows why Olivia's legacy is needed

As a region, Merseyside has been forced to confront a huge amount of tragedy in recent years. As a news reporter you can become hardened to the...

26.01.2025 10

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Liam Thorp

I tried the hidden takeaway office workers queue out the door for

One thing about me is that I suffer majorly from the fear of missing out. I’ve been known to get ready last-minute at 1 am on Saturday night in case...

18.01.2025 9

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Paul McAuley

'Fairytale of New York's issue can be solved with one thing'

While most people recognise Christmas by the last-minute shopping frenzy or snowflakes gently falling, for me and many others, it's signalled...

25.12.2024 10

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Paul McAuley