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Past articles by Olivia:

CCTV captures moment car smashes into back of parked vehicle

The vehicle was lifted onto two wheels following the impact → Read More

Hero dad who 'would give you the shirt off his back' died after saving six people

Lewis Mulhearn was described by his family as a "gentle giant" → Read More

Identical twin sisters leave jobs and start business together with full order book

Ellen and Alex Murphy's company has boomed after starting their business in 2019 → Read More

McDonald's where kids cause chaos so much it needs a bouncer

One incident included a firework being thrown inside the fast-food restaurant → Read More

Police given extra powers as man fights for life after stabbing

The suspect fled the scene and police continue to continue to carry out house-to-house inquiries → Read More

Car flips on roof and traffic lights knocked down after crash on Switch Island

A car flipped on its roof and traffic lights were knocked down following a crash. Officers were called to Switch Island today, Saturday, March 4, at around 4pm. A video seen by the ECHO shows a black Nissan Juke on its roof and an Audi estate next to traffic lights which had also been knocked down. Police, an ambulance and a recovery team were all in attendance following the crash and a small… → Read More

Tiny Merseyside brewery supplying beer to Michelin star restaurants

Julie and Les O'Grady decided to leave behind their successful aquatics company to start a brewery → Read More

Live updates as police and ambulance surround rock climbing gym

An air ambulance was also seen landing close to the scene → Read More

Boy, 12, dies after family receive phone call at Center Parcs

Edward Hunstone was "one of a kind" and "touched so many hearts" → Read More

Armed police and dogs unit descend on home after raid

It was the second incident to take place on the same street in a matter of hours → Read More

Mum a prisoner in her own home after suffering 'catastrophic injuries

A mum said she was left a prisoner in her own home after suffering "catastrophic injuries". Joanne McSorley, from Runcorn, was left in a critical condition with catastrophic injuries to her left side and numerous shrapnel injuries all over her body following the Manchester Arena bombing. The 49-year-old was waiting with her mum Susan for her daughters Ellie and Libby, aged 16 and 11 at the time,… → Read More

Teen told mum 'don't worry' minutes before he was killed in hit-and-run

LFC fan Liam Simpson was described as the "kindest soul" → Read More

House transformed into BBC TV set for new comedy show

A house was transformed into a BBC TV set for a brand new comedy show. Pictures shared with the ECHO shows the house on Pemberton Road in Woodchurch transformed into a party scene, with pink balloons, tassels and even a stuffed unicorn. Film crews can be seen with microphones and mics, as well as a huge white screen. A letter seen by the ECHO said filming at the house was for new BBC comedy… → Read More

Police cordon off allotments near where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon arrested

Police have cordoned off allotments near to where aristocrat Constance Marten and her boyfriend Mark Gordon were found and arrested. Miss Marten and her boyfriend Mark Gordon were arrested in Brighton on Monday night (February 27), on suspicion of child neglect after several weeks avoiding the police. A blue forensic tent was in place in Golf Drive, Brighton, which leads to the allotments that… → Read More

Expert says 11 minute exercise cuts risk of cancer and heart disease

According to research the exercise cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks → Read More

Dad who lost both parents at 6 turns life around after breakdown

A man whose parents died when he was just six-years-old turned his life around after a breakdown. Stuart Baker, who now lives in Ormskirk but is originally from Liverpool, lived with a guardian following his mum and dad's death. Social services later intervened and the 41-year-old was eventually fostered, reports LancsLive. He said his experiences had already left their mark and he says he… → Read More

Eurovision fans issue plea to Ticketmaster after ticket details released

Details on how fans can get tickets have been announced today → Read More

All the Merseyside school holiday dates for 2023 and 2024

These are the dates for school holidays for 2023 and 2024 in Merseyside. February half term has just finished and some parents may be wondering when their children will be next off this year. Some may even be very organised and planning their holidays for 2024 and want to work round their children's time off. Local authorities usually release holiday dates and these are the holidays for the rest… → Read More

Barmaid who had ear bitten off abused after attacker is jailed

A barmaid who had her ear bitten off has received abusive messages after her attacker was jailed. Michelle Thomas, from Birkenhead, was left with permanent injuries following the incident at The Firemans Arms in Birkenhead. At Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, Gemma Rowlands admitted wounding and was jailed for 14 months. Her husband Darren More pleaded guilty to affray and was handed a… → Read More

Barmaid shares horrifying pictures after woman bit her ear off in pub

A barmaid who had her ear bitten off by a woman shared shocking pictures of her injuries following the attack. Michelle Thomas was off duty as landlady at The Firemans Arms in Birkenhead on the night of the incident. At a hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, Gemma Rowlands admitted wounding and was jailed for 14 months. The court heard how Rowlands and her now husband Darren More were… → Read More