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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
65
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
4
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 4 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
FIX
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
Heading Hierarchy
Action
77 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
77 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
4 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H1 (empty)
  • H3 One part of Liverpool overrun with rats after bins left for weeks skipped
  • H3 Killer says 'Mr Tumble could have been' in his car as he drove to scene of stabbing
  • H3 'She was the biggest fan of Liverpool and everything about the city'
  • H2 Liverpool pub had something I've never seen before in the UK
  • H3 Merseyside legend's link with JFK and what he did in aftermath of the president's death
  • H2 NEWS
  • H3 Merseyside car company collapses into administration
  • H3 'Liverpool will be the place to be' as historic event confirmed
  • H3 Dad who died after chippy attack named
  • H3 Liverpool Lime Street station closure for two days over bank holiday a 'major blow'
  • H3 They were 'gutted' by a bad review but the whole town put them straight
  • H3 It's selling fast - Boots reduces Clinique moisturiser gift set to £37
  • H3 Five stories you may have missed
  • H3 Benidorm legend dies as tributes paid to Liverpool-born star
  • H3 Darren Till hopes 'friend' Daniel Kinahan is 'okay' after alleged crime boss arrested in Dubai
  • H3 Man told to ban his own dad from entering his shop
  • H3 Dad 'overwhelmed with disappointment' after being moved to HMP Liverpool
  • H3 £50 Nando's voucher and tickets to see Jodie Comer play among gifts offered to Liverpool city councillors
  • H3 Liverpool street closed as city transforms for new Netflix series
  • H3 (empty)
  • H2 WHAT'S ON
  • H3 MasterChef’s Grace Dent favourite 'rare' Liverpool restaurant
  • H3 'All good things come to an end' as Liverpool venue behind Costco shutting
  • H3 The huge Cunard event that brought over a million people to Merseyside
  • H3 Wingstop opening third Liverpool restaurant this week
  • H3 'Full-circle' moment as old Southport restaurant to change for good
  • H3 Shoppers race to nab 'addictive' YSL perfume at half price
  • H3 Fears 'crazy' new camping rules in Wales could hit pubs and farms
  • H3 We opened in Liverpool because everyone was going to Manchester
  • H3 Ringo Starr 'amazed it's still there' as he sends special Liverpool message
  • H2 LIVERPOOL FC
  • H3 Why Liverpool are backing Arne Slot to lead them into next season after 'noisy' campaign
  • H3 Jamie Carragher explains three transfers Liverpool need as challenge laid down to £241m duo
  • H3 Virgil van Dijk sets new Liverpool challenge as legendary pair close in on Reds exits
  • H3 Liverpool have clear Champions League warning they now cannot ignore
  • H3 How Liverpool should approach Anthony Gordon transfer as £75m option presents itself
  • H2 EVERTON FC
  • H3 David Moyes snapped back at foul-mouthed taunt - 'Do you know what I’d have done to beat Liverpool'
  • H2 Mixed feelings for Everton supporters as Leicester hit League One three years after sliding doors moment
  • H2 Everton need to approach the Merseyside derby with a new attitude because this one doesn't work
  • H3 Tottenham Hotspur heartbreak paves way for first Everton summer signing
  • H3 Jarrad Branthwaite injury latest after Everton star left in tears and on crutches
  • H2 SHOPPING
  • H3 M&S shoppers praise 'pretty' £30 tea dress that's 'so flattering'
  • H3 Aldi's £12 'Marrakesh' outdoor light creates a 'beautiful glow'
  • H3 Best-selling Korean 'pore-blurring' pads with 21,000 reviews drop to £12
  • H3 'Lovely' Next linen top from £19 is 'light and breezy' for sunny days
  • H2 CELEBS
  • H3 Storage Wars star dies as devastated fans mourn TV legend
  • H3 Johnny Vegas shares heartfelt tribute to 'my other mum' as Benidorm star dies aged 89
  • H3 I'm A Celeb's Adam Thomas 'needed therapy' as he shares emotional message to co-stars
  • H3 ITV Coronation Street star let slip show 'exit' live on This Morning
  • H3 Tony Maudsley shares emotional tribute to 'Benidorm Queen' after co-star's death
  • H3 Michael Owen's daughter Gemma Owen says 'believe it or not' as she announces career change
  • H3 Siobhan Finneran 'devastated' as tribute paid to Benidorm co-star
  • H3 (empty)
  • H2 LIVERPOOL LIFE
  • H3 Liverpool legend Graeme Souness announces new role as he says 'it’s a privilege'
  • H3 'People say it’s changed their lives - everyone is someone in that room'
  • H3 Former Cream DJ Paul Oakenfold: 'I’m always excited to come back to Liverpool'
  • H3 Queues spotted outside The Jacaranda for special event
  • H2 UK & WORLD NEWS
  • H3 Dads went through 'robust' vetting before adopting baby who died in their care
  • H3 Child falls from TUI cruise ship and is 'fighting for life' in Madeira accident
  • H3 UK easyJet flight to Tenerife diverts after 'passenger welfare issue'
  • H3 Newborn boy dies after mother concealed pregnancy and gave birth alone
  • H3 (empty)
  • H2 RECENT ARTICLES
  • H3 Coronation Street's Olivia explained as Jodie set to have past exposed
  • H3 Did anyone win tonight's Lotto £8.4m jackpot?
  • H3 Wife of former Liverpool star sends heartbreaking tribute after tragic death
  • H3 Klaudiaglam's mum issues urgent update as influencer daughter remains in critical condition
  • H3 Full list of candidates standing in St Helens Council elections
  • H3 Hidden gem Netflix series branded 'absolute gold' as fans binge in one sitting
  • H3 Jarrad Branthwaite injury latest as Everton release statement
  • H3 Stephen Bunting makes Everton vs Liverpool point as historic Premier League Darts win eyed

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Liverpool Echo: Latest Liverpool and Merseyside news, sports and what's on ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
B
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass 18 pass AA only
Show all checked elements (20)
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Pass
h2 Mixed feelings for E…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Everton need to appr…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 One part of Liverpoo…20.12:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Killer says 'Mr Tumb…7.70:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 'She was the biggest…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Merseyside legend's …3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Merseyside car compa…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 'Liverpool will be t…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Dad who died after c…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Liverpool Lime Stree…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 They were 'gutted' b…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 It's selling fast - …3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Five stories you may…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Benidorm legend dies…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Darren Till hopes 'f…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Man told to ban his …3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Dad 'overwhelmed wit…3.26:13.0:1
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Pass
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Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Landmark Structure
72 landmarks
PASS
72 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 80 images OK
PASS
All 80 images OK
Info::
5 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
75 image(s) with good alt text
80 images 75 good alt text 5 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
Info::
Meets PWA install criteria
Info::
Name present: Liverpool Echo
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria ✓ Installable
Name Liverpool Echo ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✗Start URL /#source=pwa ✓Display Mode standalone ✓
Name Liverpool Echo Display Mode standalone Theme Color #D51C24 Background Color #D51C24 Icons 1 icon(s)
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 95/100 — 2 failing, 26 passed
PASS
95

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
One part of Liverpool overrun with rats after bins left for weeks div > div.Heading_heading-primary__pzAWR > a.Heading_teaser-link-primary__oUN1B > h3.Heading_headline__lT6QN

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
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These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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