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”

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

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

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

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

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...

@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...

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...

Really good work from @elliotlivecho.bsky.social

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...

@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has done some brilliant work on this www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

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...

Liverpool Council issues statement after former elected mayor Joe Anderson charged with bribery offences www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

BREAKING: Marine have revealed plans for a new £8m stadium in Sefton

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...

Heartbreaking read by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social who has been chatting to bereaved mum Paula Swinnerton www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Got a lot of time for @elliotlivecho.bsky.social doing a shift on the gritters www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

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...

🧵 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

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...

Liverpool region 2024 Year in Pictures #Photography www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

🧵 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

Landsec, the country's largest commercial property company, has bought Liverpool ONE. Here's a bit on who they are

Enjoyed heading into The Excelsior for last weekend's pub profile

NEW: The Liverpool One shopping centre has been sold in a £490m deal www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

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...

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...

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

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...

BREAKING: A man has died following a workplace accident Awful news. RIP www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

@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...

BREAKING www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

BREAKING

BREAKING

'Desperate' mum says 'I had to' as she takes daughter, 10, out of school 'The education system seems so broken to me' READ 🔗 tinyurl.com/5e2kfhj3

Flood events in one part of Merseyside rose by more than 70% last year while av. rainfall in Sept increased by 150-200% The most significant event occurred on Sept 30 when heavy rain contributed to a failure in the combined sewer system and resulted in severe flooding READ 🔗 tinyurl.com/ye2yx7jc

Liverpool MP Ian Byrne has delivered an unequivocal verdict to plans that could see maternity services moved out of the city's famous women's hospital www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

A staff member told the ECHO: "The damage is huge" www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

With homelessness and rough sleeping on the rise in cities like Liverpool, there are a surprising number of long-term empty properties in the city www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Mohamed Salah has dropped a contract bombshell after helping #LFC to a dramatic win. @ptgorst with the interview with the Egyptian that needs to be read 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

BREAKING: Mohamed Salah has claimed he is yet to receive a formal offer from Liverpool, admitting he is "disappointed" not to have made a breakthrough Full story from @ptgorst.bsky.social for @lfc.liverpoolecho.co.uk www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Great reporting from Elliot on a really difficult situation for these families

🧵 1/1 UPDATE BOOTLE FLOOD for @liverpoolecho.co.uk Eight weeks ago emergency services were called after water started gushing into people's homes - many required rescue boats to get out safely It’s the second major flood incident on this road in the last 14 years READ: tinyurl.com/mryev7n7

Hello @andyteebaypics.bsky.social 👋📸 Our photographer is the latest member of the newsroom to join Bluesky

Heartbreaking news breaking this afternoon - www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...