Nothing says ‘trusted media source’ like ‘balaclava-clad yobs’

Thank goodness for the Echo in these troubling times

Dear members — when does crime reporting become scare mongering? It’s a question posed by Mollie, who investigates why the Echo continued reporting on a “balaclava gang” even after people had stopped phoning the police about them. She headed to Liscard to see if she could find any traces of the balaclava-enthusiasts on the ground. 

But first up, your Tuesday briefing and picks, including the age-old story of a council executive rubbishing council governance, and a celestial silent disco where sighting stars won’t solely be prompted by that third glass of sparkling wine.