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Jamie Greer

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Journalist @liverpoolecho.co.uk covering young people in the city region and their stories, along with general and breaking news. Email [email protected] | https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/jamie-greer/

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Nov 19

I’m the Under-35s Writer at the Liverpool Echo, covering the lives of young people in our area.

One thing I love doing is speaking to people like Charlie McDonough. He started a unique trainer shop with just £12 in his bank account www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

I sold one pair of trainers as a teenager now I'm set up for life

Charlie McDonough is now a successful business owner and it all started with one pair of trainers

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · 15d

Matt Beard's cause of death has been confirmed. The death of the ex-Liverpool Women's manager, who was 47 years-old, was announced on September 20. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Ex-Liverpool manager Matt Beard's cause of death confirmed

Matt Beard's family and colleagues paid tribute following his death aged 47

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · 16d

Jaguar Land Rover has issued an update after the firm’s factories in Liverpool and elsewhere were hit by a major cyber attack www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Jaguar Land Rover issues update to staff after cyber attack

Staff at the company's plant in Halewood were sent home at the start of the month due to the incident

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Sep 11

A 27-year-old man from Liverpool who was travelling from Alicante to Ibiza has been arrested, the ECHO understands. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'Scouser travelling to Ibiza' arrested after what was found in car

The man was arrested as he tried to board a ferry

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Sep 9

In other news, tributes have been paid to an “incredible” teacher who died after a short illness www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'Incredible' teacher dies as pupils 'heartbroken'

Tributes have been paid to Clare who was described as "one of a kind"

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Sep 5

A government minister was told there was “optimism” that Woolton Hall could be used again before it was hit by a huge fire, the ECHO can reveal www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Government gives Woolton Hall update after huge blaze

An arrest was made after the abandoned manor went up in flames

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Sep 1

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is set to move to Liverpool for a British transfer record fee today but his life could have turned out very differently
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Alexander Isak's parents made decision that shaped striker's life

Liverpool have agreed a £125m fee to sign the Swedish international from Newcastle

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Sep 1

Police officers could be handed ketamine testing kits in one part of Merseyside which has a "particular problem” with the drug www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Town facing growing problem with ketamine as new report released

Usage of the drug has been growing steadily in the last three years, according to a new report

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Sep 1

"There's not a single pub. There's barely any houses. The community I grew up in has disappeared. The area is in bad need of someone to sort it out.”

A man is hoping to help revive the fortunes of a famous Liverpool district. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'The Scottie Road I knew has disappeared - I want to change that'

Charlie Rogan wants to improve the area he grew up in

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Sep 1

“I basically told them, in very polite terms, that £50 is an absolute joke for all of the back and forth I've had."

Sean Robinson will have to “scrape by” after an 11 month dispute. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'I need nearly £10k and they've offered me £50 - it's a joke'

Sean Robinson has been locked in a dispute for 11 months

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Aug 27

A coffee shop has announced a change in policy as it criticised "extremely rude” customers www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Café says 'we're not a library' as it slams 'rude' customers

The café was supported as it issued a plea to its customers

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Aug 26

Rio Ngumoha's former teacher said the 16 year-old did something last summer "which sums him up". The 16 year-old became Liverpool's youngest ever scorer last night after his late winner against Newcastle. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Rio Ngumoha's gesture 'sums him up' as personal life explained

The 16-year-old became Liverpool's youngest ever goal scorer after his winner against Newcastle United last night

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Aug 10

A man was lost for words after Steven Gerrard walked into his restaurant.

John Currie left his job as a joiner six months ago and now he's cooking meals for Merseyside's celebrities www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Steven Gerrard's wife makes promise after 'heavy' roast dinner

The venue has become popular with celebrities since opening earlier this year

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Aug 10

A man was lost for words after Steven Gerrard walked into his restaurant.

John Currie left his job as a joiner six months ago and now he's cooking for meals for Merseyside's celebrities www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Steven Gerrard's wife makes promise after 'heavy' roast dinner

The venue has become popular with celebrities since opening earlier this year

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Aug 10

Smoke could be seen from miles away in one area of Merseyside this evening after a fire broke out www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Black smoke billows across sky as fire breaks out

A person was found with injuries at the scene of the fire

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Aug 7

Managed to spot Virgil Van Dijk this time around. The Liverpool captain was filming an advert and it brought a Liverpool street to a standstill. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Virgil van Dijk spotted filming on Lark Lane

Hundreds gathered to watch the filming unfold

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Aug 7

I briefly thought I'd spotted Virgil Van Dijk on a Liverpool street this morning - and I wasn't the only one... www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Virgil Van Dijk 'spotted' on street - but all is not as it seems

Rumours have been circulating on the street this week that the Liverpool captain is due to appear

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Aug 5

A 13 year-old boy is in hospital after being hit by a bus www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Schoolboy, 13, in hospital after being hit by bus

The teenager suffered serious injuries in the incident and remains in hospital

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Aug 5

A mum has paid tribute to her 4 year-old daughter who died unexpectedly last month www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Girl, 4, dies unexpectedly as mum issues heartbreaking tribute

Alba Brown's mum said her daughter was "loved by anyone she met"

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Jul 30

A corrupt police worker was exposed by a 6-word text message.

Natalie Mottram passed on information which could have collapsed an international investigation
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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Jul 26

This week, I went fishing for the first time - and caught a shark in the Mersey 🎣🦈 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

I caught a shark in the Mersey

I've never fished before - but after I was told I could catch a shark, I couldn't resist

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Jul 22

Diogo Jota’s wife Rute Cardoso has spoken for the first time publicly since the death of the Liverpool forward www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Diogo Jota's widow posts first message since footballer's death

Rute sent a heartfelt message to her late husband after his tragic death in a car accident

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Jul 13

Two areas of Merseyside have been without power for several hours www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Huge power cut hits hundreds of homes as 'traffic lights out'

Households have been without power for hours due to the outage

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Jul 13

Thunder could be coming to Liverpool tomorrow after a weekend of scorching hot weather www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Thunder to hit Liverpool after heatwave

Temperatures are expected to remain high but rain is on its way

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Jul 13

This afternoon showed what the coming season for Liverpool will look like - fans and players doing what they normally do every week, but this time united in grief for a beloved player and teammate.

Report from an emotional day at Preston. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Liverpool players and fans united in grief for Diogo Jota

Emotional tributes were paid as the Reds played for the first time since Jota's tragic death

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Jamie Greer @jamiemgreer.bsky.social · Jul 13

Kevin Fasting Senior was 49 when he went missing from his parents house in Aigburth more than 20 years ago.

Despite searches far and wide, he’s never been seen or heard from since. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Dad-of-four left for work and was never seen again

Kevin Fasting Senior left his family a note and disappeared without a trace