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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · 24d

@ryanpaton.bsky.social on Eric Idle's one man musical
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Eric Idle blown away by Liverpool response after emotional moment

The ECHO's Ryan Paton was in attendance as the Monty Python legend brought his one man musical, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, LIVE, to the city

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · 27d

"It feels like a dream." Suzanne Collins spoke to @liverpoolecho.co.uk
in an exclusive interview on the set of Brookside about what it is like to reprise her role as Nikki Shadwick in next month's one off episode www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Brookside star knew life had changed after she fainted on set

Nikki Shadwick star Suzanne Collins spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview as she returned to the famous close for the one-off special

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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · Aug 25

The ECHO's @ryanpaton.bsky.social sat down for a chat with Fatboy Slim ahead of his Creamfields set www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Fatboy Slim's Liverpool vow as he becomes part of city's history

The legendary DJ, whose real name is Norman Cook, spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview at Creamfields about why he loves playing a set to a room full of Scousers

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Aug 18

An absolute honour to speak to Eric Idle
for @liverpoolecho.co.uk ahead of his show coming to
@liverpoolempire.bsky.social on September 14. The comedian spoke about overcoming cancer, his time living in Merseyside and his friendship with George Harrison www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Eric Idle laughed after doctor's 'death sentence' came true

Comedy legend Eric Idle spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview about his pancreatic cancer diagnosis and his connection to Merseyside as he brings his new show to the Liverpool Empire next month

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Aug 17

Matt Giffen has taken over TikTok and Instagram feeds with a viral video series documenting his first ever visit to Liverpool. It was great to speak to the Canadian for @liverpoolecho.co.uk
about his trip, quitting his job and how a date changed his life www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Aug 15

George Sephton will be watching LFC's game tonight from his new spot in the Main Stand. It was a pleasure to speak to the Voice Of Anfield for @liverpoolecho.co.uk about his life as the stadium announcer, the way he got the job and his new matchday routine www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'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

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 27

James Nelson-Joyce is Liverpool's man of the moment. The This City Is Ours star spoke to @liverpoolecho.co.uk about his breakthrough year, still getting used to fame and partying with the Liverpool FC team

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James Nelson-Joyce says why he'll never leave Liverpool

The This City Is Ours star spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview about his incredible year and his proud Liverpool roots

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 22

Not many writers have made more of a difference than Jimmy McGovern. It was an honour to interview him for @liverpoolecho.co.uk on drama, Unforgivable, the importance of putting Liverpool on screen and how a builder working on his house launched his TV career
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Jimmy McGovern's life changed after builder noticed 'something wrong'

The legendary writer spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview about his incredible career and new TV drama Unforgivable

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 20

It was a pleasure to interview Irvine Welsh for @liverpoolecho.co.uk this week as the legendary Trainspotting writer spoke about his bond with Liverpool ahead of the launch of his new book, Men In Love, at the Everyman Theatre

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Irvine Welsh hails Scouser's gesture as life changed in Liverpool

Irvine Welsh spoke to the Liverpool ECHO in an exclusive interview about his new novel, Men In Love, ahead of a launch event in Liverpool

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 18

The inspiring campaign to save Zoe's Place always felt like a Liverpool story so it was fitting there was a proper celebration to mark the charity's new chapter. Full review for @liverpoolecho.co.uk on a night that showed off the best of the city www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 13

Liverpool and Gondomar will always be united in tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva @liverpoolecho.co.uk

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 12

Diogo Jota was a completely unique footballer because his journey to the top was entirely his own

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 9

Appeared on @lfc.liverpoolecho.co.uk podcast with @joerimmer88.bsky.social to recap my time in Gondomar. Very grateful to the people in the community who shared their special memories of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva so @liverpoolecho.co.uk could pay tribute to their legacy youtu.be/qDD-2gpija0?...

Diogo Jota: Reporting from Portugal as football world mourns Liverpool star

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 6

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

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

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 6

I loved Diogo Jota as a footballer for Liverpool, but didn't realise how unique his journey to the top of the game was. Locals in Gondomar told @liverpoolecho.co.uk
how the example he set and loyalty shown to his home city will inspire the next generation www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

What Diogo Jota did in his home town will never be forgotten

The ECHO spoke to people in Gondomar about the Liverpool FC forward's enduring legacy

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 5

Tomorrow's @liverpoolecho.co.uk front page after an emotional day in Gondomar when the football world united to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 5

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

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

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jul 4

Diogo Jota's hometown, Gondomar, is in mourning after the tragic loss of the LFC star and his brother, Andre Silva. People in the region were keen to pay tribute to their impact on the community as they told @liverpoolecho.co.uk how their legacy will continue www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

I went to Diogo Jota's hometown and what I heard made me emotional

"He was a kid like us, he went to our school, he played in our fields and he won in life."

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jun 26

Lipa (h) was another memorable evening under the floodlights at Anfield. Review @liverpoolecho.co.uk www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jun 20

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

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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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jun 8

Thank you!

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Paul Philbin @paulphilbin.bsky.social · Jun 8

"Saturday night is going to go down in history as one of L4's, and music's, greatest ever moments"

A great review by @ryanpaton.bsky.social

I was at Glasto when McCartney brought Springsteen on.

Made up for everyone witnessing this moment last night

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Springsteen's 'dream comes true' and Liverpool will never forget it

ECHO reporter Ryan Paton was in attendance at Anfield last night for a moment that will go down in history

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Ryan Paton @ryanpaton.bsky.social · Jun 8

I still can't get over what happened last night at Anfield. Full review from a night that will go down in history @liverpoolecho.co.uk www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/rev...

Springsteen's 'dream comes true' and Liverpool will never forget it

ECHO reporter Ryan Paton was in attendance at Anfield last night for a moment that will go down in history

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Liverpool ECHO @liverpoolecho.co.uk · Jun 4

Bruce Springsteen slammed the President at his Liverpool gig

Bruce Springsteen says 'this is for' Trump as he doesn't hold back in Liverpool

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