Elliot Jessett
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social
Liverpool ECHO Local Democracy Reporter for Sefton + Knowsley in partnership with BBC News
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Elliot Jessett
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social
· Nov 18
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As part of the @liverpoolecho.bsky.social reporter team’s embrace of this platform, I’ll offer a few words about what I do…
I’m the local democracy reporter for Sefton and Knowsley covering social issues, the decisions made by the local authorities and their impact
Here’s a flavour 👇
As part of the @liverpoolecho.bsky.social reporter team’s embrace of this platform, I’ll offer a few words about what I do…
I’m the local democracy reporter for Sefton and Knowsley covering social issues, the decisions made by the local authorities and their impact
Here’s a flavour 👇
LDA headteacher Victoria Gowan expressed pride in the pupils’ accomplishments today especially as it's the first cohort since 2020:
"To see improvement across every key measure is a testament to the hard
work of our families, staff and pupils, who began secondary
school [during] challenging times”
"To see improvement across every key measure is a testament to the hard
work of our families, staff and pupils, who began secondary
school [during] challenging times”
August 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
LDA headteacher Victoria Gowan expressed pride in the pupils’ accomplishments today especially as it's the first cohort since 2020:
"To see improvement across every key measure is a testament to the hard
work of our families, staff and pupils, who began secondary
school [during] challenging times”
"To see improvement across every key measure is a testament to the hard
work of our families, staff and pupils, who began secondary
school [during] challenging times”
Morning Wanjiku, 16, said he is relieved and happy that he's finally got his GCSE results
Morning admitted to being very nervous in the lead up to today but can't wait to get home and tell his mum what results he's got
Morning's favourite subject is Maths and he hopes to pursure that at university
Morning admitted to being very nervous in the lead up to today but can't wait to get home and tell his mum what results he's got
Morning's favourite subject is Maths and he hopes to pursure that at university
August 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Morning Wanjiku, 16, said he is relieved and happy that he's finally got his GCSE results
Morning admitted to being very nervous in the lead up to today but can't wait to get home and tell his mum what results he's got
Morning's favourite subject is Maths and he hopes to pursure that at university
Morning admitted to being very nervous in the lead up to today but can't wait to get home and tell his mum what results he's got
Morning's favourite subject is Maths and he hopes to pursure that at university
Bobby Hogan, 16, was delighted with his GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy
Bobby has spent the summer waiting for this moment but squeezed in a few distractions - including the Oasis concert at Heaton park
Bobby wants to be a music photographer in the future and will start his A-Levels in Sept
Bobby has spent the summer waiting for this moment but squeezed in a few distractions - including the Oasis concert at Heaton park
Bobby wants to be a music photographer in the future and will start his A-Levels in Sept
August 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Bobby Hogan, 16, was delighted with his GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy
Bobby has spent the summer waiting for this moment but squeezed in a few distractions - including the Oasis concert at Heaton park
Bobby wants to be a music photographer in the future and will start his A-Levels in Sept
Bobby has spent the summer waiting for this moment but squeezed in a few distractions - including the Oasis concert at Heaton park
Bobby wants to be a music photographer in the future and will start his A-Levels in Sept
Olivia Keenan, 16, is all smiles after getting her GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy
Olivia said she was 'pretty calm' about the whole thing and only had minimal nerves through the summer
Olivia wants to go on and do A-Levels in Biology, Economics and Psychology
Olivia said she was 'pretty calm' about the whole thing and only had minimal nerves through the summer
Olivia wants to go on and do A-Levels in Biology, Economics and Psychology
August 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Olivia Keenan, 16, is all smiles after getting her GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy
Olivia said she was 'pretty calm' about the whole thing and only had minimal nerves through the summer
Olivia wants to go on and do A-Levels in Biology, Economics and Psychology
Olivia said she was 'pretty calm' about the whole thing and only had minimal nerves through the summer
Olivia wants to go on and do A-Levels in Biology, Economics and Psychology
Megan Pickup and Robyn Shields are friends and are both ecstatic today after they got their GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy
They said the exam process was very stressful and both admitted to being a 'bag of nerves' this morning, but they're relieved and happy with how it's turned out
They said the exam process was very stressful and both admitted to being a 'bag of nerves' this morning, but they're relieved and happy with how it's turned out
August 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Megan Pickup and Robyn Shields are friends and are both ecstatic today after they got their GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy
They said the exam process was very stressful and both admitted to being a 'bag of nerves' this morning, but they're relieved and happy with how it's turned out
They said the exam process was very stressful and both admitted to being a 'bag of nerves' this morning, but they're relieved and happy with how it's turned out
Huge news for Southport 🏖️
Southport Pier set to re-open after Government announcement.
Reaction from @lcrmayor.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
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Southport Pier set to re-open after Government announcement.
Reaction from @lcrmayor.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Southport Pier to re-open as seaside town gets its 'groove back'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the Government's intention to support the re-opening of the Southport landmark
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Huge news for Southport 🏖️
Southport Pier set to re-open after Government announcement.
Reaction from @lcrmayor.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Southport Pier set to re-open after Government announcement.
Reaction from @lcrmayor.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
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Reposted by Elliot Jessett
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has been following the plight of residents living in Willow Rise and Beech Rise for a few months now. This is the latest heatbreaking update
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Hundreds made homeless after 'catastrophe' at Kirkby tower blocks
Ongoing crisis on Kirkby housing estate has worsened after buildings condemned as 'unsafe'
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has been following the plight of residents living in Willow Rise and Beech Rise for a few months now. This is the latest heatbreaking update
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Dozens of families across Merseyside say they have been left financially and emotionally devastated by the actions of a home improvement company and its director
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home
'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Dozens of families across Merseyside say they have been left financially and emotionally devastated by the actions of a home improvement company and its director
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Really good work from @elliotlivecho.bsky.social
Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home
'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Really good work from @elliotlivecho.bsky.social
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
This is a brilliant, in-depth investigation by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social that has taken a lot of time and effort to get over the line
Vital local journalism that gives those who need it a voice
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Vital local journalism that gives those who need it a voice
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home
'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This is a brilliant, in-depth investigation by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social that has taken a lot of time and effort to get over the line
Vital local journalism that gives those who need it a voice
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Vital local journalism that gives those who need it a voice
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has done some brilliant work on this
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home
'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has done some brilliant work on this
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
BREAKING: Former Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has been charged with bribery, misconduct in public office and conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office
Former deputy leader of Liverpool Derek Hatton has also been charged along with 10 others
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Former deputy leader of Liverpool Derek Hatton has also been charged along with 10 others
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Joe Anderson and Derek Hatton charged with bribery and misconduct
The Former Mayor of Liverpool is one of 12 people charged by detectives under Merseyside Police's Operation Aloft
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
BREAKING: Former Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has been charged with bribery, misconduct in public office and conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office
Former deputy leader of Liverpool Derek Hatton has also been charged along with 10 others
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Former deputy leader of Liverpool Derek Hatton has also been charged along with 10 others
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Liverpool Council issues statement after former elected mayor Joe Anderson charged with bribery offences
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Liverpool Council issues statement over Joe Anderson charges
Merseyside Police's Operation Aloft has charged 12 people today - including many with previous links to the city council
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Liverpool Council issues statement after former elected mayor Joe Anderson charged with bribery offences
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
BREAKING: Marine have revealed plans for a new £8m stadium in Sefton
Marine share plans for new £8m stadium outside of Crosby
The club plans to keep its current side on College Road, Crosby, but intends to build a new stadium for home matches
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
February 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
BREAKING: Marine have revealed plans for a new £8m stadium in Sefton
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
A bereaved mum said she is 'not bothered' about the £51,000 prize money she could have won on ITV's Deal or No Deal
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Mum 'swears' she is 'not bothered' after rejecting £51,000 on TV
Paula Swinnerton appeared on ITV's Deal or No Deal to raise money for a very special cause
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A bereaved mum said she is 'not bothered' about the £51,000 prize money she could have won on ITV's Deal or No Deal
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Heartbreaking read by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social who has been chatting to bereaved mum Paula Swinnerton
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
'Worst thing in the world' happened to me and I was told 'shurrup'
Paula Swinnerton appeared on ITV's Deal or No Deal to raise money for a very special cause
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Heartbreaking read by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social who has been chatting to bereaved mum Paula Swinnerton
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Damning new Ofsted report said 'widespread failures' in Knowsley Council means they are unable to effectively protect vulnerable children - leaving them exposed to 'harmful and unsafe' situations. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Kids 'unsafe and at risk of harm' says damning report into council
Knowsley Council said improving children's services is its 'biggest priority' but acknowledges there's no 'overnight fix'
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Damning new Ofsted report said 'widespread failures' in Knowsley Council means they are unable to effectively protect vulnerable children - leaving them exposed to 'harmful and unsafe' situations. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
BREAKING NEWS
Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
BREAKING NEWS
Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Got a lot of time for @elliotlivecho.bsky.social doing a shift on the gritters
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
I worked with the unsung heroes of Merseyside you rarely see
Local democracy reporter Elliot Jessett joined Knowsley Council's gritting team on a snowy Saturday night
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Got a lot of time for @elliotlivecho.bsky.social doing a shift on the gritters
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Looks like I am not the only LDR who's been doing some manual work lately
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social was out with the gritters this weekend
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social was out with the gritters this weekend
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
I worked with the unsung heroes of Merseyside you rarely see
Local democracy reporter Elliot Jessett joined Knowsley Council's gritting team on a snowy Saturday night
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Looks like I am not the only LDR who's been doing some manual work lately
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social was out with the gritters this weekend
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
@elliotlivecho.bsky.social was out with the gritters this weekend
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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FEATURED REPORT: Crisis in provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Families across Merseyside are fighting an 'endless cycle of failure' as a crisis of 'lost childhoods' continues to blight communities
These stories expose an increasingly broken system
FEATURED REPORT: Crisis in provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Families across Merseyside are fighting an 'endless cycle of failure' as a crisis of 'lost childhoods' continues to blight communities
These stories expose an increasingly broken system
January 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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FEATURED REPORT: Crisis in provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Families across Merseyside are fighting an 'endless cycle of failure' as a crisis of 'lost childhoods' continues to blight communities
These stories expose an increasingly broken system
FEATURED REPORT: Crisis in provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Families across Merseyside are fighting an 'endless cycle of failure' as a crisis of 'lost childhoods' continues to blight communities
These stories expose an increasingly broken system
Reposted by Elliot Jessett
Beautiful day to start the half marathon training - any donations for a great cause hugely appreciated and will help push me on 🙏
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January 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Beautiful day to start the half marathon training - any donations for a great cause hugely appreciated and will help push me on 🙏
www.gofundme.com/f/liam-raise...
www.gofundme.com/f/liam-raise...