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Dan Haygarth
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Regeneration Reporter at the Liverpool ECHO & Editor of the Liverpool Daily Post newsletter | Email: [email protected] | Views my own
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Nov 13
As I’m on here I thought I’d explain my role at the ECHO.

I look at how Merseyside is changing and the challenges it faces, focussing on politics, business, social issues and development.

I have a particular focus on long reads and features, getting to the heart of the issues facing our readers.
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 8d
A very busy few days covering the Labour Party Conference here in Liverpool. We have wanted to make the creation of a Hillsborough Law front and centre of our coverage as it means so much to this city.

Thanks to colleagues @danhaygarth1.bsky.social and @lottgibbons.bsky.social for the team effort
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 9d
Here's what we can expect from the PM today
Keir Starmer to make major NHS announcement in Liverpool speech
The Prime Minister will declare “a new world is coming” in his speech at his party's conference
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 11d
Campaigner Charlotte Hennessy and Keir Starmer spoke about the Hillsborough Law on the opening day at Labour Party Conference
Keir Starmer looked me in the eye and made a promise
Campaigner Charlotte Hennessy and Keir Starmer spoke about the Hillsborough Law on the opening day at Labour Party Conference
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 11d
The Labour Party conference is back in Liverpool & Keir Starmer has a lot to do to convince people that he is the right man to take Labour forward after some bruising months

Follow the action from a crucial conference with updates from myself, @danhaygarth1.bsky.social and @lottgibbons.bsky.social
Labour Party Conference 2025 live updates from Liverpool
The conference begins at ACC Liverpool on Sunday
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 11d
As the Labour Party gathers in Liverpool, I've looked at the housing crisis facing our city and asked people how the government could fix it
'We were sold a dream but now you're expected to go without'
With rental prices increasing in Merseyside, the ECHO looks at its impact and how it could be changed
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 14d
Usually around 40 minutes and they’re only once an hour. More capacity and quicker trains can only be a good thing
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 14d
Yet another delay to the project that's meant to fix our delayed trains. Far from great
High speed rail between Liverpool and Manchester 'delayed again'
The government has said it remains committed to the project but an announcement has delayed it further, according to reports
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 17d
Interesting to speak to Jonathan Falkingham from Urban Splash on how they helped regenerate Liverpool in the '90s and 2000s - and their grand plans for Festival Gardens
We changed how Liverpool looked and now we'll do it again
A company which was central to Liverpool's revival in the late 20th century is now taking on a huge project in the city
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 20d
The company has confirmed it will close its Liverpool office
'Jobs at risk' as major employer to close Liver Building office
The company has confirmed it will close its Liverpool office
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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 24d
Sir Keir Starmer has written exclusively for the Liverpool Echo as his government prepares to bring a Hillsborough Law to Parliament
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Keir Starmer: 'A Hillsborough Law for Liverpool & for everyone'
Writing exclusively in the Liverpool ECHO, the Prime Minister explains why bringing a new Hillsborough Law to Parliament is a landmark moment for the families of the 97 - and all others who have faced...
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 24d
At long last the Hillsborough Law can become a reality, changing how this country functions and how the state can act.

It’s a monumental achievement from the families, who never gave up.

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The families never gave up. What they've achieved is enormous
Political editor Liam Thorp on the seismic changes a Hillsborough Law will bring after years of tireless campaigning by the families of the 97
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 24d
A British sporting legend. RIP
Key moments in Liverpool on Ricky Hatton's road to greatness
A number of Ricky's professional fights took place in Liverpool
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 24d
Cricket as a force for good in Merseyside?
Freddie Flintoff thinks it can be.

I spoke to Firwood Bootle CC about Freddie's time there and what they hope to achieve in their community
'We do anything so they don't take routes down other paths'
England cricket great Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff's new TV series sees this Merseyside club front and centre
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Sep 7
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
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
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · Sep 5
Myself and @danhaygarth1.bsky.social are bringing you all the big news on a big day for British politics

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LIVE: Starmer reshuffling cabinet after Rayner resignation
The Deputy Prime Minister has quit and a reshuffle is expected today
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Aug 24
A perfect start to Everton's new era. Here's what fans had to say today
Everton make 'unreal' start as Blues take over town after win
The ECHO spoke to Evertonians on a historic day for the Toffees
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Aug 24
A new era for the Blues begins today. I’ve had a look at what #EFC’s new ground means for the city
'Neglected' city area 'suffered' but now has 'enormous potential'
Everton FC play their first competitive match at Hill Dickinson Stadium today, a site which is hoped to drive a renaissance in the city's northern docks
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Aug 21
Woolton Hall has been destroyed throughout and every floor of the manor house has collapsed after a fire tore through it, the ECHO understands
Update on state of Woolton Hall building after devastating fire
Firefighters worked through the night on Tuesday into Wednesday to tackle the blaze at the 18th century manor house
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Aug 19
Response from the City Region Combined Authority after the ECHO revealed funding concerns for the project to turn Littlewoods into film studios
Combined authority responds to Littlewoods funding uncertainty
The developer is in discussions with the government to overcome a 'viability challenge'
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Aug 16
Latest from Littlewoods as the developer has told the ECHO the project is facing a 'viability challenge'
Crucial Littlewoods project facing new funding concerns
The developer behind the project said it is facing a "viability challenge"
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Jul 12
I reckon they will. Looks like they’re having a ball
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Jul 12
It is just so ludicrously exciting that Noel and Liam are back together. I’m counting down the days to Wembley.

Amazing write up from @liamthorp.bsky.social at what sounded like a triumphant homecoming for Oasis in Manchester
Liam Gallagher's four words predict night of exhilarating history
Review: Oasis mark their long-awaited Manchester homecoming with an epic set in front of 80,000 people in Heaton Park
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Jul 10
Loved chatting to Digsy about the Oasis song named after him, hanging around with the Gallaghers in the 1990s and what their reunion means for the world of music
Oasis sang about me and I was the most popular fella in Liverpool
The ECHO spoke to Peter Deary - 'Digsy' from the Oasis song 'Digsy's Dinner'
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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · Jul 9
Latest from the inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall
Brother of Axel Rudakubana barred from part of Southport inquiry
Inquiry chair makes ruling to bar Dion Rudakubana from attending parts of hearings being held in Liverpool
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