Liverpool Echo production to leave Liverpool

[Paul D]

Yes Lindy it's definitely thinner and the content is terrible too,it's always the negative stories that get the headlines.The paper's finished in my eyes and I'll point out what they've done to everyone who's not aware of it since the Echo are burying the news while La Machine is here.Liverpool 2008 sponsors move to Oldham in 2008 creating many jobs losses,thanks the voice of Merseyside for abandoning the City just when we're trying to get back on our feet.

[Klaatu]

What a total disgrace...If any of the Liverpool Echo (the printing or otherwise) moves to Manchester...I for one will stop buying it!

[Kev]

This all leaves Yo! in a bit of a predicament.

We use the echo/ post for our news content.

[Paul D]

We've got one of the biggest and best printing works in Speke which was opened a few years ago by some German group so there is no need for them to go to Oldham (I can't believe I'm writing that) It justs shows the Echo in their true colours to me,on one hand they're the voice of the people and on the other hand they constantly print negative stories which and bury the good news on page 5.This then creates a negative state of mind amongst the locals who are always moaning about our city.People here don't know how lucky they are to be from a vibrant city such as Liverpool.Good riddance to the Echo,they've now severed all ties to the city.

I,ll tell you why I will NOT be buying the Echo or the Post ever again Mr Smart A***

a) because I,ve written to you many times about my relatives who worked for you years ago, fell in love and married whilst there, AND you,ve not responded to my letters once. As I,ve been doing my family tree over the last eight years I needed that information and you could have had a story to warm the cockles of people,s hearts.

b) because I told you many times that your photographs are crap and blurred around the edges or multi layered effected and you CHARGE £1 or more for the special suppliments over the years that I,d been collecting for friends overseas.

c) because I,ve supported you for nine years even after moving to Cheshire and having to get the bus in all weathers to go to Chester in order that me and my family can read your papers.

D) because I feel let down ONCE TOO OFTEN,

e) because, IT MAKES M E feel better and standing up for me and my principles.

name and address NOT supplied but you can get in touch with me here...if you dare.

[redjed1]

Originally Posted by Kev

This all leaves Yo! in a bit of a predicament.

We use the echo/ post for our news content.

Hi Kev, from what I've read on these boards since I joined Yo, we receive better and more current info from the posters on this site than we have been getting from the Echo. Keep it up and we won't miss the paper at all.

What about re-naming the Echo arena?

John

[lindylou]

Originally Posted by Paul D

Yes Lindy it's definitely thinner and the content is terrible too,it's always the negative stories that get the headlines.The paper's finished in my eyes and I'll point out what they've done to everyone who's not aware of it since the Echo are burying the news while La Machine is here.Liverpool 2008 sponsors move to Oldham in 2008 creating many jobs losses,thanks the voice of Merseyside for abandoning the City just when we're trying to get back on our feet.

Glad you agree. I thought it was just me thinking that the Echo has gone thinner !!
I used to love reading the Echo but it certainly has deteriorated in the past year or so.

[lindylou]

Well said Chippie

[seasidenan]

I heard about this via ceefax last night, and have to say I feel very sad about it. I no longer live in Liverpool, but I remember we always had the Echo in the house. My parents read it from cover to cover and sometimes over again, so it was obviously a good read in those days, despite the war and the years of deprivation following.
To read that Sayers is also going is another sad bit of news. We always got our bread from Sayers and on the odd occasion we bought cakes as well. Mum was a great cake maker, but everyone needs a treat sometimes

Surprising that they appear to have had sponsorship from the Echo for the Echo Arena, but if that's withdrawn then maybe a change of name will be on the cards.

Such a sad situation, and definitely bad news for the local population.

[tpoo22]

Originally Posted by redjed1

Hi Kev, from what I've read on these boards since I joined Yo, we receive better and more current info from the posters on this site than we have been getting from the Echo. Keep it up and we won't miss the paper at all.

What about re-naming the Echo arena?

John

The Yo Arena sounds good to me!