🎙Award-winning Journalist 📻 News Editor @bauermedia 📸 Mostly snaps of dogs, food and sunrises. 🤐 All views are mine.
Liverpool, England
Joined November 2011
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I recently had a fantastic interview with Hits Radio, where we tackled the crucial issue of knife crime and its devastating impact on young people, families/communities. I shared feedback from the youths and the work we do at our youth space too! Keep an eye out! @hitsmcrnews
Sophie Merrick retweeted
🙏"It's like dying and being in heaven this place, it really is..."
#Everton fans are experiencing their new home at Bramley Moore Dock for the very first time this evening...
Their Under 18s have kicked off against Wigan for the ground's first test event.
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‼️There’s major disruption to the trains between Manchester and Liverpool this morning - after a car smashed into train tracks in #Salford.
Our Senior Reporter @OliviaCelina99 is at Regent Road Roundabout:
Sophie Merrick retweeted
Hundreds of people came out in #Liverpool for a vigil in memory of drag icon The Vivienne, who passed away last weekend.
@thedannybeard, @simonjonespr & The Vivienne’s friend Bobby, on behalf of James’ family, were among those to pay their respects.
Sophie Merrick retweeted
🥧🏆 It was fast paced, dramatic and full of controversy: the story of Wigan’s 26th annual World Pie Eating Championships.
@victoriaaglover reports:
Sophie Merrick retweeted
A candle-lit vigil has been held in #Liverpool to remember the women and girls who have lost their lives to male violence.
Among those to give speeches was Julie Dale, whose daughter Ashley was murdered, and Leanne Lucas, who was injured during the attack in #Southport.
The BEST news 🤩
Here’s the moment @IanByrneMP announced the news we’ve all been hoping for… @ZoesPlaceLiv is saved!
Sophie Merrick retweeted
BREAKING: A huge campaign has saved Liverpool baby hospice Zoe's Place
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Sophie Merrick retweeted
He’s done it! 10-year-old Anthony Demellweek has ran 48 miles over the course of 20 runs to raise over £20,000 for @ZoesPlaceLiv!
He pushed his little sister Amelia over the finish line - she has been supported by #Zoesplace ❤️💙
Sophie Merrick retweeted
Singer Charli XCX has inspired @CollinsDict to pick #Brat as the word of the year.
Judges say she sparked a trend - redefining the word to mean "confident" and "independent".
Our reporter @OliviaCelina99 has been asking people in #Manchester if they could guess the word…
Loved having a chat with Dahlia on her fab podcast - thanks so much for inviting me! 📻
Live today our latest episode with @_SophieMerrick
Tune in for a conversation on clothes, confidence, empathy and trust!
open.spotify.com/episode/6D1…
Sophie Merrick retweeted
“Heartbroken, devastated.”
“We cannot thank the staff enough.”
“I’m praying that we can save Zoe’s.”
Lyndsey and her family are one of those who’ve been hit hard by the shock news that Zoe’s Place in #Liverpool is set to close. @ZoesPlaceLiv
Sophie Merrick retweeted
We met James from Blurton at @NSCGNewcastle #ResultsDay2024!
He was diagnosed with blood cancer this year and after overcoming huge challenges has achieved A, A, Distinction* in Maths, Physics and Engineering.
He's secured a place at @sheffielduni.
What an inspiration!
Sophie Merrick retweeted
The appalling scenes witnessed in our city today should not detract from what this weekend is all about - standing tall with our neighbours in Southport showing our love, support and solidarity! #SouthportTogether 💕
So great to have been a part of this last night, thanks for having me @RadioAcademyYks!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for The @radioacademy #Yorkshire Summer Social. It was great to hear wonderful talks about #radio, #podcasts, #news, and #research that is having a positive impact on industry ... and also hear how the event has helped encourage collaboration.
📻 We're looking for a reporter to come and cover all things #Lancashire - joining our brilliant news team in the North West.
More info here ⬇️
tinyurl.com/yyhj6fec
Sophie Merrick retweeted
Pretty desperate for some work. Would be more than grateful if anyone can point me in the right direction. #work #jobseeker
Sophie Merrick retweeted
🔴"Don't let anyone ever tell you he didn't build the perfect football team, because he did"
#GoodbyeJurgen is now available to listen to.
Recorded at @HitsLpoolNews and hearing emotional stories of the Klopp era - it's a tearjerker from the start
planetradio.co.uk/hits-radio…
