Liverpool Echo: Latest Liverpool and Merseyside news, sports and what's on

Liverpool Half Marathon and 10 Mile Road Race 2026

Liverpool Half Marathon 2026 live updates with road closures, route and photos The BTR Liverpool Half Marathon and 10 Mile takes place in Liverpool today

Bookmark

Dad's gravestone flattened and daughter doesn't understand why

Liverpool Council

Mary Cahill said she was left out of pocket when her late dad's grave was flattened by Liverpool Council

Bookmark

Watchdogs consider reopening investigations into mum's death after husband's tireless campaign

Whiston Hospital

Mum-of-two Laura Higginson, 30, died at Whiston Hospital after being administered with multiple overdoses of paracetamol over three days

Bookmark

Police probe Everton away end 'altercation' at Arsenal amid Thierno Barry claims

Two police forces and Everton FC are looking into reports of an “altercation” in the away end at Arsenal on Saturday evening

Bookmark

'I used to still be having a pint': LFC fans on queues at Anfield and the changing face of matchday culture

Anfield stadium

Ryan Paton waited in the queue with fans at the Reds last home outing to explore how traditions around the game are changing in the modern era

Bookmark

'My mum, 69, looks 30 years younger thanks to a £25 M&S cream with no crepe neck'

Marks & Spencer Marks and Spencer has slashed the price of Prai's anti-ageing neck cream that's transformed the look of my 69-year-old mum

Bookmark

Liverpool's 'make or break' Tottenham clash ended with 'the most amazing sight in football'

Liverpool need a win against struggling Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to boost hopes of finishing in the Champions League spots, but they've been here before

Bookmark

David Moyes transfer temptation grows as rash moment robs Everton of record

The Chris Beesley talking points after Everton went down to a late 2-0 defeat at table-topping Arsenal in the Premier League

Bookmark

Liverpool line-ups vs Tottenham as Alexis Mac Allister dropped and Rio Ngumoha decision made

Our writers have picked their starting XIs for Liverpool's Premier League clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon

Bookmark

Everton's 2025/26 home shirt reduced from £80 to £35 in flash sale this weekend

Everton fans can get more than 50% off the current home strip to mark the club's Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Bookmark

Man dies in crash as police appeal for footage

Police were called to the busy road yesterday after a van hit a parked Audi

Bookmark

Discover the Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secrets

Bookmark

In The News 51 deaths, tributes and funeral notices from the Liverpool ECHO this week Each week we uphold our long standing tradition of releasing tributes of loved ones

Bookmark

Update on the future of so-called Wotsit Street

The Birkenhead trial scheme hit national headlines and was widely mocked when it was installed last year.

Bookmark

Liverpool 8 VHS store could go under amid row over fire safety

Andy Johnson opened the facility with his father almost 10 years ago but now fears going out of business

Bookmark

Customers visiting 'fabulous' Wirral restaurant for decades devastated by closure

Yiamas Greek Taverna has been an ever present in Birkenhead for the last three decades

Bookmark

M&S shoppers race to buy 'beautiful' £35 storage basket for £18 in new deal

Marks & Spencer

The seagrass woven basket is perfect for keeping your home neat and tidy

Bookmark

'Gutted' David Moyes declines chance to explain why key Everton pair missed Arsenal loss

David Moyes was quizzed over why James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite were not in the Everton squad for their 2-0 Premier League defeat at Arsenal

Bookmark

Dunelm's 'absolutely gorgeous' £32 spring storage ottoman 'looks really expensive'

Homeware fans say the item "looks amazing" and is "very easy to construct"

Bookmark

Nostalgia Liverpool Philharmonic Hall's fascinating past captured in photos

The Liverpool Philharmonic Society was started by a group of music lovers in 1840

Bookmark

Southport pub's difficult decision as landlords say 'it's time'

The landlords were at the pub for more than a decade

Bookmark

Haydock woman says the world seemed to move on without her after her partner's sudden death

A Sefton Park gig seemed a happy event to Lisa Pratt but she did not know 24 hours later her world would turn upside down

Bookmark

Amazon's ultimate Echo Dot 'outperforms older device sound' just got miles cheaper

Bookmark

'Most expensive piece of Beatles memorabilia' sells for £2.5m

The item has set a new record

Bookmark

Major update on death of man found with head injuries after taxi row

Jake Carroll, from Southport, was discovered with a significant head injury

Bookmark

New Brighton pub row as dad claims he's owed £150k

Management at the New Brighton venue said the "situation has now escalated beyond what we feel is acceptable"

Bookmark

St Patrick's Day Spot yourself as Liverpool's St Patrick's Day celebrations begin The streets of Liverpool city centre were a sea of green today

Bookmark

'We gave Wirral builder £20,000 to fix our roof and then he disappeared'

Richard Williams was sentenced to 32 months in prison earlier this month

Bookmark

Take time to have a chat with your children about staying safe online

Bookmark

Nostalgia School trips Liverpool kids remember and loved from their childhood

From getaways to day trips these locations were a rite of passage for Scouse kids

Bookmark

Mapped: All Merseyside areas where 'eliminated' Victorian disease is spreading

Measles infections have now been confirmed by lab tests in every region of England

Bookmark

Dunelm shoppers say £35 sun loungers are 'so comfy you won't want to get up'

The adjustable backrest lounger comes in a selection of "beautiful" summer colours

Bookmark

New way of powering Birkenhead that could cost £40m set to move forward

The new heat network would support the council’s regeneration plans for the borough

Bookmark

M6 and M56 live updates as crash shuts motorway

Traffic and Travel

Traffic is being diverted away from the incident

Bookmark

Gangs of children brawling with weapons in Liverpool city centre

Liverpool City Centre

Some members of the gangs have posted the fights on social media

Bookmark

He strangled his girlfriend after she discovered his sick secret

Lawrence Hoey made 43 indecent images of children "for his own sexual gratification"

Bookmark

St Patrick's Day I looked through my family history and found my Irish grandad in the Liverpool ECHO I was eager to know more about my Irish history

Bookmark

Warrington bird sanctuary 'devastated' as it faces closure after 17 years

Wild Wings Birds of Prey said their lease of the land is coming to an end

Bookmark

Experience the awe-inspiring Norwegian Fjords on a cruise holiday

Bookmark

Second man arrested over suspected illegal waste dump in south Liverpool

The Environment Agency recently announced a new package of surveillance and investigative measures to tackle waste crime

Bookmark

Opening date for pub inside 'magnificent' 100-year-old building confirmed

The Liverpool building was originally built as a bank but it now being used as a 1936 Pubco pub

Bookmark

Double tragedy as teen dies just weeks after finding his girlfriend's body

Tom Dingle went missing for 12 days before he was found on Christmas Day

Bookmark

Man charged with causing teen's death in Sur-Ron and scrambler crash

Spencer Crofts died of his injuries at the scene following the crash in November 2024

Bookmark

Politics How Merseyside MPs voted in controversial bid to scrap jury trials

Just 10 Labour MPs defied the whip and voted against the hotly-debated plans in the Courts and Tribunals Bill

Bookmark

Police update after man seriously injured in assault near pub

The man was described as being in a serious but stable condition earlier this week following the attack in Formby

Bookmark

Cyanide released as Ellesmere Port oil refinery breaches environmental regulations 491 times

Essar, which has operated the UK’s second largest refinery since 2013, pleaded guilty to 12 charges brought by the Environment Agency Wednesday

Bookmark

Blundellsands man defies teachers expectations and fulfils dream

He grew up in Merseyside but fulfilled his dream in the US

Bookmark

NHS top bosses make decision to move A&E to Southport

Overall more people preferred the Ormskirk option but those living near Southport and Formby preferred the Southport one

Bookmark

431 casualties lead to call for change to crossings

There were 431 pedestrian casualties in the last five years

Bookmark

Detectives trying to establish where girl, 17 was shot in 'targeted attack'

No arrests have been made as detectives continue to investigate the incident

Bookmark

M&S shoppers race to buy £25 'non-iron' spring bedding with a 'romantic' design

Marks & Spencer

The bedding comes in three different pretty colours

Bookmark

Chester Zoo announces rare new permanent attraction

The Chester Zoo team said the new attraction was a "natural fit"

Bookmark

The battle for Liverpool Council has begun after Aigburth by-election

Liverpool Council

David Humphreys analyses the Green Party's win in Aigburth and what it means for next year's all-out ballots

Bookmark

Mum and son 'duped' into making 'stupid decision' at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport

Amanda Meadowcroft and her son Brandley Couzins thought they were smuggling high-purity cocaine

Bookmark

Inside Liverpool's battle to curb growing ketamine usage as teens turn to drug Experts have warned there is no "one size fits all" response to the growth of ketamine use

Bookmark

Girl, 15, 'stabbed in back with carving knife' at Norwich school

A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with attempted murder

Bookmark

Missing girl, 15, last seen at Go Local

She is known to frequent Speke, Kirkdale, Huyton and Kirkby areas

Bookmark

Lime Street station delays due to broken down train - live updates

Liverpool Lime Street Station

People travelling to and from the station have been warned of delays this afternoon

Bookmark

Dad was plunged into 'darkest place' before life-changing decision

Family and kids

A couple from Liverpool have described their grief and profound pain after the loss of their beloved son, but also have a message of hope and resilience

Bookmark

Man who murdered wife and buried her in garden after she left him jailed for life

Alireza Askari pleaded guilty to murdering Paria Veisi after stabbing her to the neck and upper chest, then burying her body in a makeshift grave in his back garden in Cardiff

Bookmark

Fresh details emerge on six-month Wavertree High Street upgrade works

Liverpool Council cabinet members will decide on the proposals when they meet at the town hall

Bookmark

Sefton Council statement in full after 'hoax email' sent to school Police said a number of schools in Merseyside have been sent threats today, which are believed to be hoaxes

Bookmark

It's selling fast - 'Brilliant' £29 M&S lamp that doesn't need a plug socket

Marks & Spencer

Offering three light settings, the touch base lamp is ideal for reading on the sofa or enjoying a drink out on the patio

Bookmark

Merseyside Police warn 'someone will be there' after 237 arrests

Watch the Liverpool Echo's full interview with Detective Chief Inspector Gary Stratton

Bookmark

Police hunt for wanted man who once attacked pregnant girlfriend

Ben Featherstone is wanted on recall to prison

Bookmark

Suspect named after three injured in crash

The 20-year-old is due in court today

Bookmark

News

Crime Woman, 43, arrested after baby girl dies in falls from Westminster building Floral tributes have been left to the newborn who fell from a residential building in Westminster yesterday

Bookmark

Full list of the BTR Merseyside running events in 2026

Running in Liverpool

Take a look at all the BTR Liverpool running events in 2026

Bookmark

Wirral park had its own rollercoaster and elephant that swam in the Mersey

The Wirral zoo was home to a polar bear, an elephant and even a looping-the-loop rollercoaster

Bookmark

Monty Don's spring lawn advice on removing moss

Moss invasion is a common issue in spring after the colder months

Bookmark

Martin Lewis energy bills warning as Brits urged to do one thing before April 1

Money saving expert Martin Lewis has advised households to do one thing before the new energy bill price cap on April 1

Bookmark

What's On

Next Next shoppers bag 'expensive looking' £22 vase 'for tulips and daffodils'

The floral ceramic vase adds some 'artisanal flare' to the room

Bookmark

I picked four pretty Dunelm spring products to brighten up your home

With spring on the horizon a pop of colour can add style and flair to your home

Bookmark

M&S fans race to buy new 'pretty cardigan for spring' that's already getting rave reviews

Marks & Spencer

This simple but stylish knit is set to become a spring wardrobe staple

Bookmark

Remington hair straightener 'better than ghd' cut from £120 to £35 in Amazon Spring Sale

Shoppers can save more than 70% on the Remington Keratin Protect Intelligent Hair Straightener

Bookmark

Liverpool Half Marathon 2026 live updates with road closures, route and photos

Liverpool Half Marathon

The BTR Liverpool Half Marathon and 10 Mile takes place in Liverpool today

Bookmark

Sport

Liverpool FC Is Liverpool vs Tottenham on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time and radio coverage

Liverpool host relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon in what is expected to be a vital match for both sides

Bookmark

'Magnificent' Everton hailed as 'serious team' by national media after pushing Arsenal to limit

An overview of how the national media covered Everton's devastating and cruel 2-0 defeat to Premier League leaders Arsenal

Bookmark

Trent Alexander-Arnold told to remember one thing after criticism of ex-Liverpool star

Trent Alexander-Arnold's debut campaign in La Liga has not gone as he would have hoped, and the ex-Liverpool star has now been handed a reality check

Bookmark

I regretted my transfer to Liverpool - but very nearly died while at Tottenham

Liverpool and Tottenham face off in the Premier League this weekend, with several players having turned out for both clubs in the past

Bookmark

Police probe Everton away end 'altercation' at Arsenal amid Thierno Barry claims

Two police forces and Everton FC are looking into reports of an “altercation” in the away end at Arsenal on Saturday evening

Bookmark

UK & World News

Donald Trump Trump rejects Iran ceasefire as terms 'aren't good enough yet'

Donald Trump has refused a ceasefire request from Iran, saying the terms aren't good enough and that Iran must commit to ending nuclear ambitions before the US will negotiate

Bookmark

Grange Hill actor John Alford dies in prison weeks after being jailed

John Alford, who also starred in London's Burning was jailed for eight-and-a-half years in January for sexual assault

Bookmark

Woman arrested after 18‑day‑old baby dies in 'fall from height'

Police responded to reports a baby had been injured on Saturday morning

Bookmark

Martin Lewis advises UK households to buy now before 10p price rise hits in April

Martin Lewis has suggested people to stock up in advance

Bookmark

Foreign Office warning to travellers heading to these 29 countries

The UK Foreign Office has warned UK holidaymakers of fraudulent websites

Bookmark

You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.