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Courtney Eales
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Trends writer for the Liverpool ECHO
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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
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August 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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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
'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
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July 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Exact date emergency alert will sound on millions of phones across the UK
Exact date emergency alert will sound on millions of phones
The alert allows the UK Government to warn of any potential danger to life nearby
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July 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Scousers and those from the Glastonbury region share core values
The reason Glastonbury is always full of Scousers
The Worthy Farm site is over 200 miles from Liverpool, but that doesn't stop the Scouser masses from travelling to the festival
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June 28, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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April 15, 2025 at 6:06 AM
PSG fans are in the city centre sampling the atmosphere ahead of tonight's Champions League clash at Anfield
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Thousands of PSG fans arrive in Liverpool city centre - live updates
PSG fans are in the city centre sampling the atmosphere ahead of tonight's Champions League clash at Anfield
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March 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Met Office hour by hour weather forecast as Merseyside hit with six days of weather warnings www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Hour by hour weather as Merseyside hit with six days of warnings
Temperatures dropped below freezing last night
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January 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
'Stop immediately' warning issued to anyone with dodgy firestick www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
'Stop immediately' warning issued to anyone with dodgy firestick
A clampdown has taken place across several locations in the UK including in Merseyside
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December 4, 2024 at 10:45 PM
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Four years ago today the city of Liverpool was sent into meltdown as the sitting mayor was arrested as part of a corruption investigation - four years later Liverpool’s wait for answers goes on

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A mayor arrested and a city rocked but wait for answers goes on
Four years ago today, the sitting Mayor of Liverpool was arrested at his home. The shadow of that day still hangs over the city
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December 4, 2024 at 8:22 AM
The Beatles' children: Who are they and what do they do?
The Beatles' children: Who are they and what do they do?
Some have went on to have music careers of their own
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December 1, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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🧵 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
November 25, 2024 at 8:46 AM
The Beatles' John Lennon's son on 'void' of losing his dad
The Beatles' John Lennon's son on 'void' of losing his dad
The son of the legendary Beatle was only five when his dad died
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November 24, 2024 at 9:57 PM

'They rule the roost': Area in the grip of terror with youths who 'think they are untouchable'

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'They rule the roost': Area in the grip of terror by gangs of youths
Special report looks at area blighted by anti-social behaviour and a McDonald's restaurant where much of the trouble is claimed to be centred around
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November 24, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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'They rule the roost': Area in the grip of terror with youths who 'think they are untouchable' www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
'They rule the roost': Area in the grip of terror by gangs of youths
Special report looks at area blighted by anti-social behaviour and a McDonald's restaurant where much of the trouble is claimed to be centred around
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Poodle called Guinness roaming around the pub I’m in, life complete ✅
November 24, 2024 at 7:25 PM
🚨 LIVE UPDATES: Police close Queens Drive in both directions: tinyurl.com/3acb9cs4
November 24, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Signed Beatles photo sells for staggering price at auction
Signed Beatles photo sells for staggering price at auction
The snap was for their 1964 Australian tour
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November 24, 2024 at 8:58 AM
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November 23, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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We've had @benhaslm.bsky.social at a crash involving two buses in Liverpool city centre today.

It's the first @liverpoolecho.co.uk live blog that our reporter has provided updates from Bluesky instead of Twitter/X

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Lime Street closed due to crash involving two buses - live updates
A Stagecoach bus has crashed into the back of an Arriva bus outside the Empire Theatre in Liverpool city centre
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November 23, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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On the streets of Liverpool, there is a humanitarian crisis

A perfect storm of problems means more and more people are finding themselves homeless & sleeping rough & it’s getting worse - it’s a situation playing out across the country

A difficult 🧵 on what I’ve found reporting on this situation
November 23, 2024 at 6:29 AM
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We have a great opportunity for a trainee community reporter to join the famous @liverpoolecho.co.uk

You don't need any qualifications & can work in our newsroom as you learn on the job. A great chance to get a foot in the industry.

Details here 👇

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Make a difference in your community by training to be a reporter
There is an opportunity for a trainee community reporter to come and join our team as part of the NCTJ’s Community News Project
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November 20, 2024 at 4:33 PM