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Liverpool Echo Wins Big at Regional Press Awards

Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:37

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Liverpool News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! is your fast, focused daily news fix for Liverpool and Merseyside. In around two minutes, this podcast delivers clear, reliable briefings on what matters most in your area, so you can stay informed without scrolling through endless headlines. Hosted by The Daily News Now!, each episode covers breaking local news, city council decisions, crime and public safety, transport and traffic, weather, housing, business, jobs, and the local economy. You will also hear key updates from Liverpool’s culture, music, sport, and community scenes, keeping you connected to the life of the city. Expect concise, no-nonsense reporting powered by AI, designed for busy listeners who want the essentials on the go. Tune in on your commute, coffee break, or school run and listen episodes that keep you up to date, every day.

Liverpool Echo triumphs at Regional Press Awards, winning four prestigious titles. Their Hillsborough Law campaign secures Campaign of the Year, while their live coverage of the Liverpool FC parade crash earns Best Live Coverage. Political editor Liam Thorp wins Specialist Reporter of the Year, and young journalist Ben Roberts-Haslam takes home the Individual Journalist of the Year award. The teams dedication to community-impacting journalism is celebrated, with Maria Breslin expressing pride in their daily efforts to deliver news that matters to Liverpool.

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