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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 31/08/2026
BREAKING: Stanley Park murder victim found in black bin bag www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Park murder victim found in black bin bag
A senior detective said the woman's body could have been in the walled garden of the park for a number of weeks
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Comedian John May talks 'KICKING IT' in Beverley Hills, Eddie Murphy and Scouse humour @ryanpaton.bsky.social joined John May in a Liverpool pub to have a chat over a pint. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl5v...
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Comedian John May talks 'KICKING IT' in Beverley Hills, Eddie Murphy and Scouse humour
YouTube video by Liverpool ECHO
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Awful news breaking this afternoon Two men aged 23 and two aged 24 and 26 were pronounced dead at the scene www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Four men killed in major crash
Two men aged 23 and two aged 24 and 26 were pronounced dead at the scene
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Get Alexis Mac Allister to sing Wonderwall
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Not long for a result in Makerfield now - and Labour are confident Follow along for updates
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Makerfield by-election - live updates
We are reporting live from the counting room of the most significant by-election for a generation - with the result potentially set to change who runs the country.
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The stage is set #Makerfield
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
It's going to be a late night for @liamthorp.bsky.social who is at the count for the Makerfield by-election. Follow live updates throughout the night here www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Makerfield by-election taking place on huge night for country - live updates
We are reporting live from the counting room of the most significant by-election for a generation - with the result potentially set to change who runs the country.
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
As temperatures soared above 30 degrees in recent days, Liverpool's homeless community faced struggles many fail to notice. Steven Moore, 53, has been living on the street for four months, but recent days have proven to be some of the hardest yet. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Sunstroke, blisters and 'cabbaged' feet: Life on the streets in a heatwave
"I haven't had a shower in nearly two months now, I would love to have a shower. I'm 65 now, and I'm just barely coping"
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 11/05/2026
Just elected, this Reform councillor's gone straight on holiday www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Just elected, this Reform councillor's gone straight on holiday
Jay Cooper won his seat on Friday after it emerged he had posted on social media calling the Holocaust a “hoax”
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
While tens of thousands of people were out in the sunshine, a narrative was being shaped elsewhere - sat behind a desk in Kensington, 218 miles away @lottgibbons.bsky.social is spot on here www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
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Aintree is a glorious celebration - don't let the Mail tell you otherwise
While tens of thousands of people were out in the sunshine, a narrative was being shaped elsewhere - sat behind a desk in Kensington, 218 miles away
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
A great competition for our premium subscribers here @liverpoolecho.co.uk has teamed up with The Jockey Club to give three lucky winners the chance to attend one of the world's biggest sporting events Closes at midday today! www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/subscriber-r...
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Win tickets to the Randox Grand National or Ladies Day
Don't miss your chance to win tickets to one of the world's greatest sporting events
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
As journalists, the battle against misinformation is existential - & with big tech indifferent or even encouraging of those who spread fear & fakery, we must call it out We’ve done that with a popular Liverpool account and it’s paywalled because we hope people will pay for journalism they trust
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Liverpool social media account went from memes to misinformation
On a day when terrified parents feared for their children's safety, the Around Liverpool social pages repeatedly shared misinformation
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 29/03/2026
On a day when terrified parents feared for their children's safety, the Around Liverpool social pages repeatedly shared misinformation www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
'Just been sent this' - How a popular Liverpool social media account went from memes to misinformation
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
I contributed some thoughts on Mo Salah's first big day in red, alongside the likes of @courtneyeales.bsky.social @ryanpaton.bsky.social and @paulphilbin.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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We knew the truth about Mo Salah - he changed our lives forever
Mo Salah is one of Liverpool's greatest ever players. The Red half of the ECHO's newsroom have shared their favourite memories of the Egyptian King after he announced he would be leaving the Reds at t...
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
I've had my say on Salah's departure & how I am jealous that young Liverpool fans got to watch him at that age & see him as a superhero. I also don't envy them trying to come to terms with it. I know how that feels after Robbie Fowler leaving in 2001 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Salah is the best LFC player I've seen - but I wish it could've been different
Liverpool supporter Paul Philbin writes after Mohamed Salah announced he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
It's St Patrick's Day so that means Liverpool city centre is very busy. We have live coverage here from @hannahrees.bsky.social Below is more of our St Patrick's Day coverage 🍀👇 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
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Liverpool St Patrick's Day live as 2026 parade take over city
St Patrick's Day celebrations are set to take over Liverpool city centre
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Is anyone else just totally despairing about the amount of AI slop everywhere you look? From fake social media accounts to fake videos, badly written press releases and companies racing to remove human creativity and passion from all aspects of their work. It all feels very bleak.
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 16/02/2026
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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...
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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
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Shaun Attwood spoke to @hannahrees.bsky.social about his life story as he prepares to return to Liverpool www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
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I was facing a 200 year sentence in an American prison
Shaun Attwood speaks to the ECHO about his life story as he prepares to return to Liverpool
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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...
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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...
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I've been working on this investigation for four months. It has taken a huge amount of effort amid ongoing legal battles. One of the most fascinating tales I've ever covered. This is a premium article because we hope it shows the kind of detailed investigative journalism people will pay for.
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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
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
I wrote about the infamous Liverpool Hope & Glory festival of 2017. Essentially a handy guide for exactly how not to plan and put on major events 'No festival today' - how a Liverpool event promising 'Hope & Glory' turned into disaster
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'No festival today' - How a Liverpool event turned into disaster
The ECHO looks back on the story of Hope & Glory Festival, one of the most notorious events in the city's recent history
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Common sense finally prevails
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Controversial Hillsborough Law vote pulled after backlash
Campaigners argued that the amendment on the table would allow those running the security services to decide whether to disclose information or not
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Last summer I started playing padel & was hooked right away. Many others are in the same boat & I've been wondering why. This week I played at Ignite Padel's Speke venue & spoke to Chris Watson and Tom Buck to try and find out why the sport is so popular. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
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Lads would have been down the boozer but now they're here instead
Padel has grown in popularity in the city and I have become addicted to the sport
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Cricket was founded the year I was born. It seems mad that in a matter of weeks it will no longer exist www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
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Cricket set to close its doors in Liverpool's Metquarter within weeks
The fashion retailer has been a high street staple for decades
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Do you lose the dressing room/pavillion in cricket or is that just a football term?
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
BREAKING: Four people, including one child, in hospital after serious crash on East Lancs Road www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Four people, including boy, 8, in hospital after crash on East Lancs
Police are urging people to avoid the area
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Heartbreaking news to report this evening www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Man dies after being hit by car on Christmas Eve
Police have confirmed that a 55-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
BREAKING: Police have confirmed that the victim was a woman in her 80s www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Woman in hospital after being hit by bus in Liverpool city centre
Police have confirmed that the victim was a woman in her 80s
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Adam Everett @adameverett.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Daniel Barr is remarkably blasé over his act of heroism, but what he did undoubtedly prevented further fans from being seriously injured and may well have saved lives @liverpoolecho.co.uk www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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I stopped Paul Doyle's car then went for a pint with my brother
Daniel Barr heroically jumped into the back seat and yanked the parking brake on as scenes of carnage unfolded during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
🚨 Paul Doyle sentencing is taking place now Updates from @adameverett.bsky.social and @paddyedrich.bsky.social in court www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
BREAKING: Paul Doyle was jailed for biting off the ear of a sailor during a drunken brawl www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Paul Doyle bit sailor's ear off in pub
The 54-year-old amassed a string of convictions more than 30 years before he ploughed his car into 134 fans at Liverpool FC's Premier League title parade
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Fascinating to talk to Lord Heseltine for an in-depth chat about how his visit to Liverpool after the Toxteth riots in 1981 changed his career and his life. He also slammed Farage and any Conservative following his "populist, prejudiced' playbook This is a subscriber only piece 👇
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Heseltine: Three days in Liverpool changed me forever
The former deputy prime minister on our city, Nigel Farage and a warning to the Tories
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Ketamine is an increasing public health concern in cities like Liverpool. There are growing reports of very young people suffering with debilitating impacts after heavy use of the drug. I delved into the growing crisis in the city for this premium long-read.
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Cheap deals, lies and a spiralling health crisis in our city
Liverpool tackled its 1980s heroin epidemic but a new crisis is taking hold, fuelled by criminal gangs, misinformation and social media
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 11/12/2025
Our journalists on Bluesky go.bsky.app/FrKFmeb
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Jonny Blackburn @echoblackburn.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
@liverpoolecho.co.uk launched its premium service yesterday. Great read here from @liamthorp.bsky.social on how Liverpool changed Michael Heseltine www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Heseltine: Three days in Liverpool changed me forever
The former deputy prime minister on our city, Nigel Farage and a warning to the Tories
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Simon Heffer's appointment will cause outrage in this city and add to calls to abolish the second chamber, writes @liamthorp.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/news-op...
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An insult to Liverpool and a sign of a system that's broken
Simon Heffer's appointment will cause outrage in this city and add to calls to abolish the second chamber, writes Liam Thorp
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
The life and startling times of Beatle John A genius who was just starting over...
Liverpool ECHO page 6 on Tuesday, December 9, 1980Liverpool ECHO page 7 on Tuesday, December 9, 1980
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Huge breaking news from @ptgorst.bsky.social this evening Mohamed Salah sensationally claims he's "being thrown under the bus" by Liverpool as the Egypt star declared that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has completely broken down. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Salah drops Liverpool exit bombshell and says next week may be final Reds game
Mohamed Salah has remarkably stated that next week's clash with Brighton could be his last match at Liverpool
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Calls for Norman Bettison to be stripped of knighthood after new Hillsborough report
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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
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 02/12/2025
Report reveals which former South Yorkshire and West Midlands Police officers would face disciplinary proceedings
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13 ex-police officers who would face Hillsborough misconduct cases
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 02/12/2025
Former chief constable would have gross misconduct case to answer over Hillsborough if he were serving today, new report finds
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Calls for Norman Bettison to be stripped of knighthood
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
I reckon I've heard the lyrics 'Once bitten and twice shy' at least 54 times in the past couple of weeks. 54 times too many on November 24.
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Heartbreaking. Kalaivani was 25 weeks pregnant when she suddenly collapsed at her home. The twins she was carrying also sadly died. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Pregnant woman who died pictured as family issue tribute
Kalaivani Balakrishnan was described as "kind-hearted" by her family
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Heartbreaking news this evening www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Pregnant woman dies after suffering 'medical episode'
A large emergency services presence was called to Highsted Road in Kirkby at around 11am on Tuesday
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 06/11/2025
"Everyone was pushing and screaming in total panic"
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'Scared' families flee from pub 'crying and screaming' after fire
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Had my say on Trent Alexander-Arnold's mural being vandalised. Express your opinions in a different way, don't deface something that is at the heart of a community and shows support for something that is sadly a vital necessity for so many. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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You can voice your opinion, but what happened in Anfield is disgraceful
Residents in Anfield woke up to see part of their road had been vandalised
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 01/11/2025
Police have named the victim. RIP
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Man dies after being hit by Audi near Asda
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Yesterday I had an emotional conversation on the phone with Arteja. She was trafficked into this country and terrible exploited by gangs before finding safety and community in Liverpool. Now she’s been detained and is set to be deported back into the hands of those who caused her so much trauma.
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They are saying they're sending me home, but Liverpool is my home
Arteja loves Liverpool, supports Everton and has become a key member of the community - but now faces being sent back into the hands of those who exploited her
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