Liverpool Echo

In an age of increasing mis- and disinformation, trusted live news coverage matters more than ever. And that is exactly what the Liverpool Echo provides readers through its live blogging coverage of the most important regional stories. 

After a car ploughed into crowds of people in the wake of Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade on 26 May, 2025, searches for the Liverpool Echo spiked dramatically. It was a reminder of the value of trusted news during times of uncertainty. A live blog was launched as a public service to those in Liverpool and watching from farther afield. The coverage, which ran for four days and included video footage, was a powerful vehicle for correcting online misformation.

The Liverpool Echo has been live blogging since the 2014 Hillsborough inquest, updating the public in real-time about important cases. The platform was the best way to report on events such as the Southport Public Inquiry and the car crash that killed LFC forward Diogo Jota and his brother.

In addition to covering breaking news and hearings, live blogging documents and provides rolling commentary on other events that matter to the region – it was the perfect storytelling tool to capture Everton’s emotional last game at Goodison Park.

Judges’ comments: “A highly polished information service… Live coverage is embedded editorially within the team and has been used effectively for significant stories.”