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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's launch day for the new Southport Visiter newsletter, by @benhaslm.bsky.social. Each newsletter will be themed around a different topic from life in the town and we're starting with the latest on Southport FC, including a transfer that never was southportvisiter.inyourarea.co.uk/publications...
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InYourArea - Local News and Information
InYourArea brings you the latest local news and information for your area
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Some words on Kevin Keegan www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/news-op...
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Keegan was football's first modern superstar - but his humility shone through
As the football world mourns the death of the Liverpool legend, many could learn from his approach to life
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Writing exclusively for the @liverpoolecho.co.uk, Andy Burnham, a vital figure in the battle for Hillsborough truth and justice, pays tribute to the families of the 97 Liverpool fans killed on that awful day in 1989 as a bill in their name makes its final journey through the House of Commons
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Burnham: 'Hillsborough families' courage has changed the country'
Writing exclusively for the Liverpool ECHO, incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks ahead to the historic moment a new Hillsborough Law will pass through the House of Commons
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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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Ed Barnes @edbarnesjourno.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Exclusive: Nelson Shardey was made a British citizen today. He told me he now feels a weight has been lifted off his shoulders and he is “free like a bird” The “local legend” saw thousands come to his aid in 2024 in his fight against the Home Office www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Dad whose life was turned upside down is now 'free like a bird'
After the ECHO broke the news in 2024, thousands came out to support "local legend" Nelson Shardey
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Adam Everett @adameverett.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
A male model, author, singer and entrepreneur, Walter Chahwanda's innate charisma allowed him to build a devoted following in a converted former printing shop. Instead of using his power for good, he abused it in the most appalling way @liverpoolecho.co.uk www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Church on industrial estate where pastor hid dark secret
This Week in Court: Author, singer and entrepreneur Walter Chahwanda's charisma allowed him to build a devoted following in a converted former printing shop
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Some Echo stories I've been especially proud to publish recently... I think @liamthorp.bsky.social would never forgive me if I didn't start with this, a Premium article months in the making www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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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 · 07/09/2025
I’ve been frustrated to see so much of the ongoing story about asylum seekers and the protests against them covered without hearing from those seeking asylum and now being met with hostility and hatred I set out to speak to those directly affected to find out about the impact this is having 👇
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We escaped war and torture but now we feel unsafe in Britain
Special report: Amid protests and rising aggression towards asylum seekers across the country, we spoke to those being targeted
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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
It was amazing to speak to Jodie Comer in her first ever interview with @liverpoolecho.co.uk. The superstar Scouser spoke about #28YearsLater, how her Liverpool roots helped charm Hollywood and why she'd still rather see Everton lift the league over her winning an Oscar
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Jodie Comer's Liverpool wish as she says what she misses about home
Jodie Comer spoke about 28 Years Later and how she has been shaped by her Liverpool upbringing in her first ever interview with the ECHO
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Employed a combination of guesswork and wishful thinking to come up with a possible setlist for tonight www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
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Bruce Springsteen predicted setlist ahead of first Anfield show
The Boss is expected to perform a setlist of hits from throughout his decades-long career as he takes to the stage at Anfield
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Jess Molyneux @jessmolyneux.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Unmarked grave of the 'luckiest' man on Titanic found Thomas Patrick Dillon, from Liverpool, was working on the famous ship when it struck an iceberg www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/nostalg...
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Liverpool are the champions of England
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Lots of job ads talk about rare opportunities, but this is one - I've never enjoyed any job more than being a content editor so if it sounds like you please get in touch jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ReachPlc/744...
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Content Editor - Liverpool Echo
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Easy to forget what Salah staying means beyond football. A life-affirming piece from Paul McAuley www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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'We managed to keep our Pharaoh on his seat and in Liverpool'
Muslim Liverpool FC fans in the city told the ECHO Mo Salah's contract signing has brought the community "light" after recent "dark times"
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
A powerful image from @andyteebaypics.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Sienna Rose's in tears as she arrives home in Liverpool
Sienna's family and friends lined up outside Alder Hey with banners and balloons to welcome her home
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Very proud to be a part of this team www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Liverpool ECHO named regional daily news brand of the year
The ECHO won three awards in total at the 2025 ceremony
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
2013 was another country. I'm not sure what the era from now to then is called, but it's the end of it
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Almost Famous confirms closure in 'tearful eyes' statement
A statement was issued today explaining a number of reasons for the sudden closure
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Such sad news. Alex was an inspiration to so many and his mum Sue is one of the loveliest people I've had the pleasure of speaking to as an ECHO reporter. Thoughts with the whole family and everyone who knew Alex www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Tributes paid to Alex Connerty who has died aged 19
Alex, from Maghull, was a disability activist who taught the world about primordial dwarfism
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Very sad news breaking this evening www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/showbiz...
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Tributes flood in after The Vivienne dies aged 32
The tragic news was announced by the drag queen's publicist, Simon Jones
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Iain Watts @iainwatts17.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
50 of the Echo photographers' best pictures this year: @snapperlane.bsky.social @andyteebaypics.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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50 best pictures captured by ECHO photographers in 2024
ECHO photographers have captured every moment of the year
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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
It's been amazing to cover celebrity and entertainment news for @liverpoolecho.co.uk in 2024. Heres a round up of some of my favourite moments over the past 12 months youtu.be/g7VqX4lhtDc?...
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Funny celebrity interview moments in 2024
YouTube video by Liverpool ECHO
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
I was at Paul McCartney's second night at Co-Op Live last night, and a special moment among many stayed with me www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/rev...
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Paul McCartney tells audience 'you got me' as he halts show
An unplanned moment brought Paul McCartney and the crowd together on his second night at Co-Op Live in Manchester on the Got Back tour
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
BREAKING: Merseyside Derby called off due to Storm Darragh www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Everton vs Liverpool called off as Storm Darragh batters Merseyside
The final derby at Goodison Park has been postponed due to inclement weather
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Weather permitting, Goodison will host its final league derby today. I spoke to the characters who make a matchday so special about their memories of the wonderful old ground and their feelings about the club moving on
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'Gut-wrenching' farewell as Everton's 'bear pit' takes last stand
Goodison Park has been Everton's home since 1892 but today will likely see the famous ground host its final Merseyside derby
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Pretty staggering details in this story. A near-two year trial, 50 tonnes of drugs smuggled into the country - the weight of 30 family cars, 40 tonnes of onions a week to mask the scent of narcotics and up to £7bn in possible earnings. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Downfall of 'the big fella' and his 18-strong onion gang
"They thought they could hide...they were wrong."
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Really enjoyed Disney's new "Beatles '64" documentary. Amazing archive footage of the band is matched with moving modern day interviews and it really does capture how they changed pop culture forever My ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review here ⬇️
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The Beatles fans in tears as Paul shares moments life changed
Disney+ documentary "Beatles '64" shows the band greeted by legions of screaming and crying fans as they arrived in America
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
A major road in Liverpool is cordoned off this evening - we have updates from the scene www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Live updates as police cordon off major road after 'serious incident'
The road is currently closed in both directions
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
A shame it came after we moved across the park but the little parade on Dovedale is great. Laura's deli's tinned fish and posh Spanish crisps game really strong
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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
BREAKING: Police have closed a section of Lime Street after a Stagecoach bus has crashed into the back of an Arriva bus Updates from @benhaslm.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Lime Street closed due to crash involving two buses - live updates
A Stagecoach bus has crashed into the back of an Arriva bus outside the Empire Theatre in Liverpool city centre
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
On the streets of Liverpool, there is a humanitarian crisis A perfect storm of problems means more and more people are finding themselves homeless & sleeping rough & it’s getting worse - it’s a situation playing out across the country A difficult 🧵 on what I’ve found reporting on this situation
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Three people were arrested after a woman was found dead. @oliviawilliams29.bsky.social and @benhaslm.bsky.social with what we know so far
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Three murder arrests after woman, 68, found dead
Two men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of murder
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
This is a great opportunity if you've ever wanted to be a journalist but worry you don’t have the right experience or qualifications www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Make a difference in your community by training to be a reporter
There is an opportunity for a trainee community reporter to come and join our team as part of the NCTJ’s Community News Project
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
The Vernon is high on the list of best pubs in the city and possibly the most underrated - @danhaygarth1.bsky.social is always in there but still found something new www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Liverpool pub has something I've never seen before in this country
Reporter Dan Haygarth was very happy with what he found on a recent trip to the city centre pub
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Thought I'd use this Sunday morning to share some recent work. At the start of this month, I spoke to Roy Heaney. Roy signed for Liverpool at 15 and enjoyed a career in football and rugby league. But he now has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, which he believes is a result of his career
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I signed for Liverpool at 15 but my life has changed completely
Roy Heaney enjoyed a career in professional sport but he believes it has had a devastating impact on his life
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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Nile Rodgers is loved all over the world but there's something about his music that particularly connects with a Liverpool crowd. It was great to interview the musician about his career and memories from visiting the city for @liverpoolecho.bsky.social ahead of CHIC's show at the end of the month
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Nile Rodgers 'hasn't experienced anything like' Scouser's gesture
The legendary musician spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview about his special connection to the city ahead of a show at the M&S Bank Arena next month
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 16/11/2024
First look at Liverpool Christmas Markets 2024 as they open www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/foo...
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First look at Liverpool Christmas Markets 2024 as they open
The markets opened on St George's Plateau today
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
I've written about a great example of what I'd call TV that's good, but that you can still watch while having your tea www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/news-op...
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BBC iPlayer series asks more questions than it answers
The show leads us on a global trek to solve one of the most enduring mysteries in British history
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Colin Lane @snapperlane.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Love a full moon over Liverpool
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
One of my favourite pieces of longer-form Echo journalism in recent years, by Charlotte Hadfield. I never knew it came from spotting an old advert and a number she thought wouldn't still work... but she rang it, and it did www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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How Liverpool's Little Italy reshaped the city forever
The Italian community off Scottie Road left their mark on Liverpool
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
A powerful piece from Ben, who excels at longer form news interviews. With a story like this great images really do it justice and Iain Watts (not sure he's on here!) delivered as ever
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
A disturbing case from Liverpool Crown Court today. We can only name Kevin Biji because of a successful application by @adameverett.bsky.social who argued it was in the public interest that he be identified www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Boy lured love rival to alley and plunged machete into his heart
Balaclava-clad Kevin Biji attempted to murder his 16-year-old victim after posing as his own girlfriend on the app
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Steve Graves @stevengraves.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
A clean slate, then. I'm exec editor at the Liverpool Echo and this seems like as good a place as any to share the work our team does in covering the city. Will try and explain some of the process and decisions behind what we do as well...
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