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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 jamie.greer@reachplc.com | https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/jamie-greer/

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Virgil van Dijk spotted filming on Lark Lane Hundreds gathered to watch the filming unfold

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...

07.08.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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...

07.08.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Schoolboy, 13, in hospital after being hit by bus The teenager suffered serious injuries in the incident and remains in hospital

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

05.08.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Girl, 4, dies unexpectedly as mum issues heartbreaking tribute Alba Brown's mum said her daughter was "loved by anyone she met"

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

05.08.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

Natalie Mottram passed on information which could have collapsed an international investigation
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

30.07.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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

26.07.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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...

22.07.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge power cut hits hundreds of homes as 'traffic lights out' Households have been without power for hours due to the outage

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

13.07.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thunder to hit Liverpool after heatwave Temperatures are expected to remain high but rain is on its way

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

13.07.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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...

13.07.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dad-of-four left for work and was never seen again Kevin Fasting Senior left his family a note and disappeared without a trace

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...

13.07.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Massive' grass fire as families warned to keep windows closed Residents noticed the flames and smoke which were spotted close to an Aldi supermarket

Fire crews were scrambled to tackle a 'massive' grass fire this evening, with residents warned to keep their windows and doors closed www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

12.07.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Man charged with rape of teenage girls at south Liverpool address The man was charged with nine counts of sexual assault and two counts of rape after an investigation

A man was charged with multiple sexual offences against four teenage girls in Liverpool. It follows an investigation by Merseyside Police into reports of sexual offences from 2022 to 2024 at a premises in south Liverpool www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

12.07.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Estate 'under attack' from above where it's scary to leave the house Some residents are living in fear - while others say it's 'just nature'

People living in a Liverpool housing estate say they are "under attack" by massive seagulls plaguing their area. Some are living in fear - while others say it's 'just nature' www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

12.07.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Funny and healthy' man with no symptoms given two years to live Ryan's friends and family are "heartbroken"

A man who had β€œno signs” of illness has been given just two years to live www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

11.07.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Best teacher ever' dies as tributes left outside school The teacher will be 'remembered fondly by those who knew him'

Tributes have been paid after the death of a teacher who made "every day brighter”.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

11.07.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Man, 33, could have months to live after complaining of back pain "You never think it’s going to happen to someone you love"

"One doctor predicted weeks to a short month. A second doctor said, β€˜you’d be lucky to get to winter.’"

Stephen Lea was given a devastating diagnosis last year. Now, he doesn't know how long he has left to live.
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09.07.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Amazing' dad-of-four dies aged 40 Kyle Ingram-Baldwin was described as "the most amazing man" by his wife

An "amazing" dad-of-four died aged 40 after being given "heartbreaking news" www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

09.07.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unexploded bomb found in house A "controlled explosion" was carried out following the discovery

BREAKING: An unexploded bomb was found inside a house this morning www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

08.07.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool players met with sea of Diogo Jota tributes Liverpool players started arriving for pre-season today in Kirkby following Jota's death last week

Liverpool players arriving at pre-season training this morning were met with a sea of tributes to their former teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

08.07.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Video games left at Diogo Jota's memorial for poignant reason Several PlayStation and Xbox pads have been placed by fans outside Anfield

People have paid tribute to one of Diogo Jota's favourite hobbies www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

07.07.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool shopping centre that's 'too quiet' entering 'a new era' There are lots of empty shops but there is hope that a revival could be on its way

Cavern Walks was once a grand shopping destination loved by celebrities. Now it's full of empty shops and the upper level is closed completely.

I took a look at why this has happened - and why shop keepers are more optimistic than you might think. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

07.07.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seaside town 20 minutes from Liverpool named one of UK's best The area was praised for its cool independent shops, stunning views and attractive property prices

A Merseyside area has been named one of the best coastal towns to live in the UK. The area was praised for its cool independent shops, stunning views and attractive property prices www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

07.07.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fans gather at sombre Anfield to pay respects to Diogo Jota Hundreds of Liverpool fans paid tribute to the striker, who died along with his brother Andre Silva in a car accident

In May, Diogo Jota partied along with his teammates and 61,000 fans as Liverpool lifted the Premier League.

There could not be a stronger contrast with the mood at Anfield today. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

03.07.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Merseyside teenagers 'wetting the bed' due to danger drug Liverpool is home to UK's first clinic for ketamine users under the age of 16

The UK’s first clinic for ketamine users who are under 16 has launched in Liverpool. A neurologist announced told the BBC this morning that children as young as 12 are being referred to health services after using ketamine. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

02.07.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Road remains closed as update issued over 'unsafe structure' Emergency services were called to the area after the issue was reported

Part of a major Liverpool road remains closed today as work begins to fix an β€œunsafe” structure www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

01.07.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Four Liverpool postcodes where buyers are 'fighting over' homes A local estate agent has issued her advice to first time buyers

There are four Liverpool postcodes that are proving most popular with first time buyers, according to an expert
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20.06.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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India helicopter crash latest as seven people dead The crash happened minutes after the helicopter took off

Seven people have died including a child and pilot after a helicopter crash in northern India, according to reports www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-worl...

15.06.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where are Jay Slater's mates now after not showing up at inquest Several of Jay Slater's friends were with him before he died

The whereabouts of some of Jay Slater’s friends have been revealed after they failed to turn up to an inquest into the teenager’s death www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

15.06.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Merseyside man arrested after Spain bar shootings named The two Scottish victims were shot dead outside an Irish bar on the Costa del Sol

BREAKING: Merseyside man arrested in connection with the double murder of two people in Spain was today remanded in custody www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

14.06.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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