Paul Philbin
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An explainer from myself and
@liamthorp.bsky.social
on why
@liverpoolecho.co.uk
has joined Bluesky Why the Liverpool Echo has joined Bluesky and how you can follow us ๐
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Why the Liverpool Echo has joined Bluesky and how to follow us
The official Liverpool ECHO account username is @liverpoolecho.co.uk
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-echo-joined-bluesky-how-30402105
12 months ago
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"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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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.
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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
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/you-can-voice-your-opinion-32808439
5 days ago
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Liverpool ECHO
8 days ago
Police have named the victim. RIP
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Man dies after being hit by Audi near Asda
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-dies-after-being-hit-32794281?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762002720
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Liam Thorp
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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 sheโs 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
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/trafficked-exploited-before-finding-home-32680362
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Liam Thorp
29 days ago
Worrying times in Toxteth right now
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'They are firing gunshots at random houses. Everyone is scared'
Two shootings, a stabbing and an arson attack have left many people in one part of Liverpool worried for their community
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/they-firing-gunshots-random-houses-32636683
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Liverpool ECHO
26 days ago
Karin Kelly was described as '"amazing" and "supportive" by those who had met her
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Former Merseyside headteacher dies as tributes pour in
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/former-merseyside-headteacher-dies-tributes-32679137?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1760516840
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Liverpool ECHO
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Longmoor Lane and Upper Parliament Street will be subject to experiment from January 2026
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Two new bus lanes will be introduced in Liverpool from New Year
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/two-new-bus-lanes-introduced-32676849?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1760516890
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26 days ago
Why there is a giant marshmallow man on a residential street
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Giant marshmallow man spotted in West Derby
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Liam Thorp
about 2 months ago
"We are fully embedded in Merseyside life: we work full-time, pay taxes, run a business, and own our home, but after Reform UK's announcement about scrapping or undermining ILR, families like mine are now fearfulโ
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Merseyside family left 'terrified' by Nigel Farage's latest plans
Rory, Jana and their children are one of many families in the UK that could be deeply impacted by Reform UK's plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyside-family-left-terrified-nigel-32543238
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Swastikas and racist graffiti appears across parts of Merseyside
Council leader says "we're not having it" after appalling volume of race hate messages daubed across communities
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/outrage-swastikas-racist-graffiti-appears-32536497
about 2 months ago
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I see people are spending their Tuesday morning fuming about an award based on opinions. There's no opinion when it comes to winning league titles and European cups.
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This is very sad news. When I started at the Echo I covered women's football in my spare time Matt was always a great fella to speak to and was always honest. He knew the game so well RIP
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Liverpool FC issue statement as Matt Beard dies aged 47
The club has paid tribute to the former Liverpool FC Women's manager
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-fc-issue-statement-matt-32519361
about 2 months ago
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This is very sad news. Ricky Hatton is the boxer who made people my age fall in love with the sport. He had a following like no other. There was a group of people who would follow Ricky Hatton home and away like they do with a football team. A legend.
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Ricky Hatton found dead at home as police issue statement
A police cordon is in place outside the boxer's home
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ricky-hatton-found-dead-home-32473104
about 2 months ago
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Liam Thorp
2 months ago
Iโve 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 ๐
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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
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/escaped-war-torture-now-feel-32418669
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Dan Haygarth
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Very lucky to have seen Oasis twice now, including travelling to Chicago to see Liam and Noel on fine form. It was a very different atmosphere to Wembley, though
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I saw Oasis in UK and USA, Noel's question showed huge difference
Dan Haygarth reports from seeing Oasis in Chicago - and how it was very different from their shows back home
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/saw-oasis-uk-america-noel-32426048
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Liam Thorp
2 months ago
Latest on the Jaguar Land Rover cyber hack...
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Update on Jaguar Land Rover shut down as workers still at home
Global shut down continues into fourth day as group claims responsibility for cyber attack
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/update-jaguar-land-rover-shut-32411513
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BREAKING: Workers at Merseyside's Jaguar Land Rover plant have been told to stay at home and not come to work Full story by
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Jaguar Land Rover staff told 'don't come to work' as production shut down
Halewood workers told to stay at home as car manufacturing giant experiences global 'incident'
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/jaguar-land-rover-staff-told-32396209
2 months ago
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2 months ago
'It's like someone pouring boiling water into your bladder - it's burning and burning' I spoke to Megan Taylor about the realities of ketamine use and how the drug and its side effects have taken over her life.
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Woman left 'blowing out blood and scabs' after ketamine use
"People aren't speaking up about their bladder symptoms because they're embarrassed. They're embarrassed that they're weeing themselves. They're embarrassed that they're going to wear a nappy."
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/its-like-someone-pouring-boiling-32375494
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BREAKING: Akinwale Arobieke has died aged 64
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Akinwale Arobieke found dead in flat
The Liverpool bodybuilder has died aged 64
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/akinwale-arobieke-found-dead-flat-32360587
2 months ago
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'Hateful' graffiti sprayed on bridge over major road
Police have now launched an investigation
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/hateful-graffiti-sprayed-bridge-one-32352684
3 months ago
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BREAKING: Fire fighters are on scene tackling the huge blaze which can be seen for miles
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Woolton Hall fire live updates as blaze engulfs historic building
Fire fighters are on scene tackling the huge blaze which can be seen for miles around
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/woolton-hall-fire-live-updates-32309150
3 months ago
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Fans going to Anfield tonight will hear a new voice on the tannoy following George Sephton's retirement
@ryanpaton.bsky.social
sat down with the Voice of Anfield ahead of the opening game of the season
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'I was the voice of Anfield for 54 years but now I'm a normal fan'
George Sephton spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview about his life as Liverpool FC's stadium announcer, the incredible way he got the job and his new matchday routine
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/i-voice-anfield-54-years-32261400
3 months ago
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3 months ago
An attempt by me to explain the pain and frustration that lies behind Liverpool fan's booing the national anthem and why this absolutely cannot be compared to disrupting a minute of silence for a young dad killed in a car crash
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You can't compare National Anthem boo and Jota silence disruption
ECHO political editor Liam Thorp explains why Reds fans protest at the National Anthem and why you cannot place this in the same bracket as a number of Crystal Palace supporters jeering a silence for ...
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/booing-national-anthem-disrupting-jotas-32240303
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Bold new vision for 'forgotten' area of Liverpool city centre
Former top city planner presents striking plans for area council is looking to regenerate
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/bold-new-vision-forgotten-disconnected-32230063
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This is the moment a group of refugees welcome here supporters started singing You'll Never Walk Alone in a message sent to protestors
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Refugees welcome supporters sing YNWA in message to protestors
There was a large police presence at the city centre hotel to keep the two groups apart
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/refugees-welcome-supporters-sing-youll-32234282
3 months ago
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Refugees welcome supporters sing You'll Never Walk Alone in message to protestors
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Refugees welcome supporters sing YNWA in message to protestors
There was a large police presence at the city centre hotel to keep the two groups apart
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/refugees-welcome-supporters-sing-youll-32234282
3 months ago
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People wasted 25 days of their summer not watching that test series. Incredible cricket from the first day. Drama up until the final ball.
3 months ago
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Liverpool ECHO
3 months ago
BREAKING: Man arrested outside hotel where protest was taking place
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Man arrested outside hotel where protest was taking place
People at the protest were wearing "Free Tommy Robinson" t-shirts with anti-immigration posters
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-arrested-outside-hotel-protest-32178849
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BREAKING: People at the protest were wearing "Free Tommy Robinson" t-shirts with anti-immigration posters
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Man arrested outside hotel where protest was taking place
People at the protest were wearing "Free Tommy Robinson" t-shirts with anti-immigration posters
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-arrested-outside-hotel-protest-32178849
3 months ago
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The dream of living in a tower looking out onto the River Mersey and Liverpool city centre has turned into a nightmare for dozens of people
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'Something could have been done years ago but we're having to sort it ourselves'
"Itโs got to the point where we as residents are coming together to sort it"
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/something-could-been-done-years-32137573
4 months ago
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Liam Thorp
4 months ago
A shocking and tragic story of a woman who was mocked, disrespected and failed by those who were supposed to be protecting her
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'They left mum like a rabid dog, mocking her before she died'
Coroner slams "gross failures" from Mersey Care staff after beloved mum died from choking at mental heath facility
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/they-left-mum-like-rabid-32120212
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Liam Thorp
4 months ago
Itโs fair to say the new form of public transport coming to Merseyside is dividing opinion We stepped on board for a look at the โGliderโ
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We went on a 'glider' that's set to shake up city's transport
Sometimes referred to as a 'Glider' or 'rapid bus transit' - the planned new network is dividing opinion, so we went to check it out
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/climbed-aboard-glider-thats-set-32121693
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4 months ago
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Troubled Liverpool School closed with immediate effect
Parents told not to bring their children in tomorrow for their own safety
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BREAKING: Parents told not to bring their children in tomorrow for their own safety Full story by
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Troubled Liverpool School closed with immediate effect
Parents told not to bring their children in tomorrow for their own safety
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/troubled-liverpool-school-closed-immediate-32083507
4 months ago
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Liam Thorp
4 months ago
In my years in journalism I have witnessed and sat through many distressing things But hearing a mother speak about how her 7-year-old daughter twice fought to escape from the Southport murderer, protected other children and suffered 33 stab wounds is one of the most harrowing things I can remember
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'My daughter escaped Southport killer twice and I want to tell you her story'
In remarkable and deeply emotional testimony, the mother of a young girl devastatingly injured in the Southport attacks has told of how her daughter fought against the odds
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/daughter-escaped-southport-killer-twice-32025093
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In a remarkable and deeply emotional testimony, the mother of a young girl devastatingly injured in the Southport attacks has told of how her daughter fought against the odds Story by
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'My daughter escaped Southport killer twice and I want to tell you her story'
In remarkable and deeply emotional testimony, the mother of a young girl devastatingly injured in the Southport attacks has told of how her daughter fought against the odds
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/daughter-escaped-southport-killer-twice-32025093
4 months ago
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BREAKING: School on lockdown after shots fired
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School on lockdown live updates as shots fired
Officers reportedly told the school to keep children indoors
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/live-updates-school-on-lockdown-32017720
4 months ago
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Southport Inquiry updates as hearings begin at Liverpool Town Hall Updates from
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Live Southport Inquiry updates from Liverpool Town Hall
The inquiry will be held at Liverpool Town Hall and begins today
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/live-southport-inquiry-updates-hearings-32011405
4 months ago
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BREAKING: Linda and Michael Duffy were watching TV when a man burst into their home last night
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Pensioners watching Wimbledon when gunman burst in shouting 'where is he?'
Linda and Michael Duffy were watching TV when a man burst into their home
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/pensioners-were-watching-wimbledon-gunman-32015400
4 months ago
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Ryan Paton
4 months ago
Diogo Jota's journey to become a LFC star began in this neighborhood, when he played football with his brother, Andre, in their grandad's front garden. Their childhood friends told
@liverpoolecho.co.uk
how they will always treasure those memories
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Diogo Jota's neighbour tearful as gesture sums up why he's special
Diogo Jota and Andre Silva's childhood friends told the ECHO about their special memories and the incredible impact the stars had on their community
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/diogo-jotas-neighbour-tearful-liverpool-32005546
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Tomorrow's
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An emotional and difficult day as Diogo Jota and Andre Silva were laid to rest in Gondomar. In the face of such tragedy, the only thing we have is each other and it was clear to see how the football world has united after the tragic losses
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LFC's unity after funeral is sign of Jota and Silva's true legacy
The football world united as Diogo Jota and Andre Silva were laid to rest today in an emotional service
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-fcs-show-unity-after-32000812
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Forever our number 20 ๐ World of football in mourning after Diogo Jota dies in car crash Tomorrow's
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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car accident
Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 after a car accident in Spain
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/diogo-jota-dies-liverpool-breaking-31982252#source=breaking-news
4 months ago
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A total of 41 prisoners have been moved out of the prison's A-wing
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Dozens of prisoners urgently removed from HMP Liverpool
A total of 41 prisoners have been moved out of the prison's A-wing
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/dozens-prisoners-urgently-removed-hmp-31979841
4 months ago
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The flight was from Liverpool to Bodrum in Turkey
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easyJet flight from Liverpool declares emergency after take off
The flight was from Liverpool to Bodrum in Turkey
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/easyjet-flight-liverpool-declares-emergency-31980067
4 months ago
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Went to Dua Lipa and had a great time. It joins the list of great nights at Anfield
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Dua Lipa makes Liverpool request as she creates iconic moment at Anfield
The first night of the Anfield leg of the Radical Optimism tour will be remembered as one of those Anfield special nights
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/reviews/dua-lipa-makes-liverpool-request-31928381
5 months ago
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5 months ago
BREAKING: Merseyside Police have released a major update on the ongoing investigations into last year's horrific Southport murders
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Merseyside Police release new update on Rudakubana investigation
Force provides crucial update into probe which continued after conviction of Southport murderer
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyside-police-release-new-update-31865559
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A dance and yoga teacher who attended a Liverpool dance school is believed to have been onboard an Air India plane which crashed near Ahmedabad today Story by
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Air India crash passenger moved to Liverpool to follow his dream
242 people are believed to have been onboard the Gatwick-bound flight
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/air-india-crash-passenger-moved-31842826
5 months ago
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Worrying news breaking this morning An Air India flight to London has crashed with 242 passengers on board Live updates
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Air India plane crash updates as London flight comes down
The plane was set to travel to the UK from Ahmedabad
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/live-updates-air-india-crash-31840654
5 months ago
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