Sign in

Elliot Jessett

@elliotlivecho.bsky.social
1.1K followers 149 following 43 posts

City Reporter for the Liverpool ECHO - Senior News and Multimedia Journalist Need to get in touch? Email me at: elliot.jessett@reachplc.com Author page: liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/elliot-jessett

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
New photographs and aerial shots reveal the full scale of a development project in Kirkby. Story by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
College demolished as questions persist about education in Merseyside town
The site clearance is part of an expansive regeneration project which includes provisions for hundreds of new homes
012
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
A truly incredible story here from @liamthorp.bsky.social , involving the claims of three men and how they invested thousands of pounds into proposed art sales by their friend and neighbour, losing nearly all of their money. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
A friendly neighbour, a famous painting and an investment gone wrong
Special investigation: Three men claim they were promised grand returns on art deals pitched by their neighbour and friend that never materialised. The police said there was no case to answer
033
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 05/02/2026
Special report: It's one of the biggest illegal waste dumps ever found - and it will cost millions to clear www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
We found one of UK’s biggest ever illegal waste dumps
A Liverpool ECHO investigation has unearthed "utterly shocking criminal activity”, causing serious concerns about the potential health impacts on the local community, and the enormous cost it will tak...
151
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Cheryl Mullin @cezmullin.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Strong story from the Echo's @elliotlivecho.bsky.social here - the size of this dump is appalling www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
We found one of UK’s biggest ever illegal waste dumps
A Liverpool ECHO investigation has unearthed "utterly shocking criminal activity”, causing serious concerns about the potential health impacts on the local community, and the enormous cost it will tak...
024
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Remarkable reporting from @elliotlivecho.bsky.social on one of the biggest illegal waste dumps most people will ever have seen
liverpoolecho.co.uk
We found one of UK’s biggest ever illegal waste dumps
A Liverpool ECHO investigation has unearthed "utterly shocking criminal activity”, causing serious concerns about the potential health impacts on the local community, and the enormous cost it will tak...
0329
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
HUGE ILLEGAL WASTE DUMP FOUND NEAR KIRKBY: It's one of the biggest illegal waste dumps ever found - and it will cost millions to clear. An investigation has unearthed "shocking criminal activity”, causing serious concerns about the potential health impacts www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
We found one of UK’s biggest ever illegal waste dumps
A Liverpool ECHO investigation has unearthed "utterly shocking criminal activity”, causing serious concerns about the potential health impacts on the local community, and the enormous cost it will tak...
023
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Today's @liverpoolecho.co.uk front page
13287108
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
NEW: Bettison, Duckenfield and all the former police officers who would have gross misconduct cases to answer over Hillsborough disaster
liverpoolecho.co.uk
13 ex-police officers who would face Hillsborough misconduct cases
Report reveals which former South Yorkshire and West Midlands Police officers would face disciplinary proceedings
76230
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
'They killed 97 people and blamed their mates. It doesn't get worse than that' Powerful reaction from the Hillsborough families on another emotional and frustrating day
liverpoolecho.co.uk
'They killed 97 people and blamed their mates. It doesn't get worse'
Hillsborough families react to damning report into conduct of senior police officers during and in the aftermath of the 1989 disaster
39436
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
'They killed 97 people and blamed their mates. It doesn't get worse than that' The Hillsborough families today blasted senior police officers for their failures and lies that led to 97 Liverpool fans being unlawfully killed www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
'They killed 97 people and blamed their mates. It doesn't get worse'
Hillsborough families react to damning report into conduct of senior police officers during and in the aftermath of the 1989 disaster
010
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Calls for Norman Bettison to be stripped of knighthood after new Hillsborough report Former chief constable would have gross misconduct case to answer over Hillsborough if he were serving today, new report finds www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Calls for Norman Bettison to be stripped of knighthood
Former chief constable would have gross misconduct case to answer over Hillsborough if he were serving today, new report finds
010
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Calls for Norman Bettison to be stripped of knighthood after new Hillsborough report
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Calls for Norman Bettison to be stripped of knighthood
Former chief constable would have gross misconduct case to answer over Hillsborough if he were serving today, new report finds
1713152
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
BREAKING: New police cover up details surrounding Hillsborough disaster revealed in major new investigation Landmark report confirms appalling actions of police officers, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
New police cover up details over Hillsborough disaster exposed
Landmark new report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans and subsequent attempts to blam...
005
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
BREAKING: New police cover up details surrounding Hillsborough disaster revealed in major new investigation Landmark report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans Full story:
liverpoolecho.co.uk
New police cover up details over Hillsborough disaster exposed
Landmark new report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans and subsequent attempts to blam...
810973
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
LDA headteacher Victoria Gowan expressed pride in the pupils’ accomplishments today especially as it's the first cohort since 2020: "To see improvement across every key measure is a testament to the hard work of our families, staff and pupils, who began secondary school [during] challenging times”
010
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Morning Wanjiku, 16, said he is relieved and happy that he's finally got his GCSE results Morning admitted to being very nervous in the lead up to today but can't wait to get home and tell his mum what results he's got Morning's favourite subject is Maths and he hopes to pursure that at university
010
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Bobby Hogan, 16, was delighted with his GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy Bobby has spent the summer waiting for this moment but squeezed in a few distractions - including the Oasis concert at Heaton park Bobby wants to be a music photographer in the future and will start his A-Levels in Sept
030
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Olivia Keenan, 16, is all smiles after getting her GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy Olivia said she was 'pretty calm' about the whole thing and only had minimal nerves through the summer Olivia wants to go on and do A-Levels in Biology, Economics and Psychology
020
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Megan Pickup and Robyn Shields are friends and are both ecstatic today after they got their GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy They said the exam process was very stressful and both admitted to being a 'bag of nerves' this morning, but they're relieved and happy with how it's turned out
010
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Huge news for Southport 🏖️ Southport Pier set to re-open after Government announcement. Reaction from @lcrmayor.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @seftoncouncil.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Southport Pier to re-open as seaside town gets its 'groove back'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the Government's intention to support the re-opening of the Southport landmark
24113
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 29/05/2025
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has been following the plight of residents living in Willow Rise and Beech Rise for a few months now. This is the latest heatbreaking update www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Hundreds made homeless after 'catastrophe' at Kirkby tower blocks
Ongoing crisis on Kirkby housing estate has worsened after buildings condemned as 'unsafe'
032
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 07/04/2025
Dozens of families across Merseyside say they have been left financially and emotionally devastated by the actions of a home improvement company and its director www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home
'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'
011
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Really good work from @elliotlivecho.bsky.social
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home
'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'
143
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
This is a brilliant, in-depth investigation by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social that has taken a lot of time and effort to get over the line Vital local journalism that gives those who need it a voice www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home
'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'
25115
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Cheryl Mullin @cezmullin.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has done some brilliant work on this www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home
'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'
011
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
BREAKING: Former Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has been charged with bribery, misconduct in public office and conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office Former deputy leader of Liverpool Derek Hatton has also been charged along with 10 others www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Joe Anderson and Derek Hatton charged with bribery and misconduct
The Former Mayor of Liverpool is one of 12 people charged by detectives under Merseyside Police's Operation Aloft
168446
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Liverpool Council issues statement after former elected mayor Joe Anderson charged with bribery offences www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Liverpool Council issues statement over Joe Anderson charges
Merseyside Police's Operation Aloft has charged 12 people today - including many with previous links to the city council
0112
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
BREAKING: Marine have revealed plans for a new £8m stadium in Sefton
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Marine share plans for new £8m stadium outside of Crosby
The club plans to keep its current side on College Road, Crosby, but intends to build a new stadium for home matches
093
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 03/02/2025
A bereaved mum said she is 'not bothered' about the £51,000 prize money she could have won on ITV's Deal or No Deal www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Mum 'swears' she is 'not bothered' after rejecting £51,000 on TV
Paula Swinnerton appeared on ITV's Deal or No Deal to raise money for a very special cause
041
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Cheryl Mullin @cezmullin.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Heartbreaking read by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social who has been chatting to bereaved mum Paula Swinnerton www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
'Worst thing in the world' happened to me and I was told 'shurrup'
Paula Swinnerton appeared on ITV's Deal or No Deal to raise money for a very special cause
113
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Damning new Ofsted report said 'widespread failures' in Knowsley Council means they are unable to effectively protect vulnerable children - leaving them exposed to 'harmful and unsafe' situations. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Kids 'unsafe and at risk of harm' says damning report into council
Knowsley Council said improving children's services is its 'biggest priority' but acknowledges there's no 'overnight fix'
076
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
012
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Cheryl Mullin @cezmullin.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
001
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 20/01/2025
BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
131
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
BREAKING NEWS Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
000
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Got a lot of time for @elliotlivecho.bsky.social doing a shift on the gritters www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
I worked with the unsung heroes of Merseyside you rarely see
Local democracy reporter Elliot Jessett joined Knowsley Council's gritting team on a snowy Saturday night
032
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Ed Barnes @edbarnesjourno.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Looks like I am not the only LDR who's been doing some manual work lately @elliotlivecho.bsky.social was out with the gritters this weekend www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
I worked with the unsung heroes of Merseyside you rarely see
Local democracy reporter Elliot Jessett joined Knowsley Council's gritting team on a snowy Saturday night
001
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
🧵 1/1 FEATURED REPORT: Crisis in provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Families across Merseyside are fighting an 'endless cycle of failure' as a crisis of 'lost childhoods' continues to blight communities These stories expose an increasingly broken system
Jennifer Boyle
112
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Beautiful day to start the half marathon training - any donations for a great cause hugely appreciated and will help push me on 🙏 www.gofundme.com/f/liam-raise...
16710
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Colin Lane @snapperlane.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Liverpool region 2024 Year in Pictures #Photography www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
50 best pictures captured by ECHO photographers in 2024
ECHO photographers have captured every moment of the year
032
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
🧵 THREAD 1/1 IMPACT OF 'NO FAULT' EVICTIONS Families across Merseyside have been plunged into a state of misery and chaos after being forced out of their homes. The instrument of their anguish has been a S.21 'no fault' eviction - impacting 500 private renters in England every day in 2024
Bill Mitchell outside his house
11918
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Landsec, the country's largest commercial property company, has bought Liverpool ONE. Here's a bit on who they are
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Who are Liverpool ONE's new owners Landsec?
A £490m deal for the shopping centre was announced today
022
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Enjoyed heading into The Excelsior for last weekend's pub profile
liverpoolecho.co.uk
'Word spreading' about pub as drinkers 'don't want to leave'
Dale Street is home to a number of very popular pubs
002
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
NEW: The Liverpool One shopping centre has been sold in a £490m deal www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Liverpool ONE sold in £490m deal
The big news comes just one day after the company revealed its take-over plans
4196
Elliot Jessett @elliotlivecho.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Song by God Colony & Roy (@badwool9.bsky.social) making a bid for Chrimbo no.1 It’s one for the ages “Mr Blobby has been lost for a while, but he's has a gastric band fitted, a hair transplant and now he's back in the game." www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Scouser aiming for unlikely Christmas number one
PJ Smith, aka Roy is fronting a new track about conspiracy theories that is making a surprising tilt for the festive charts
1107
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
A Scouse spoken word artist has teamed up with others to produce a track based on conspiracy theorists and the confusion of modern life in the UK that’s now being played on national radio 1 Could it make an unlikely bid for Christmas number 1? www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Scouser aiming for unlikely Christmas number one
PJ Smith, aka Roy is fronting a new track about conspiracy theories that is making a surprising tilt for the festive charts
67624
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
A very sweaty 5k this weekend for the #5Kay challenge in memory of our friend Dan and to help feed people in need this Christmas Now I nominate @edbarnesjourno.bsky.social @elliotlivecho.bsky.social and @jamiemgreer.bsky.social to go next
0285
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
The Special Educational Needs Crisis is complex and devastating for families. This is really important piece from @elliotlivecho.bsky.social which explains the impact the crisis is having www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Desperate parents 'heartbroken' as pupils are 'let down' '
An emotional meeting witnessed numerous parents express their desperation amid a growing support crisis for children with special educational needs and disabilities
74919
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
BREAKING: A man has died following a workplace accident Awful news. RIP www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Man, 19, dies after 'industrial accident' on dock
A joint investigation involving detectives and the Health and Safety Executive has been launched
032
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Hannah Rees @hannahrees.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has been regularly speaking to the families forced out of their homes after floods in Bootle. In this recent chat, Elliot spoke to two families nine weeks on. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Families forced out of 'unsafe' homes blame 'broken promises'
Nine weeks after being evacuated from their houses, residents are facing an uncertain future
112