An Oxton man is encouraging smokers and ex smokers to take up a pioneering screening scheme, which is running in Wirral from now until February 2026.

For Sophie, peer mentoring is a chance to make a real difference.

"What unites us is a shared passion and a heart for the town."

In the past four years the programme has found 660 lung cancers across Cheshire and Merseyside - including 33 people who live in Wirral.

The service enables people with a care and support need to achieve nationally recognised qualifications within a real work environment.

The call comes after a recent measles outbreak in Liverpool.

Wirral swimmers will once again be able to enjoy use of West Kirby Concourse swimming pool as it is set to reopen on Saturday 28 June – following a scheme of repair and improvement works.

Laura is thriving thanks to support from Shared Lives.

A mobile cervical screening bus will be popping up across Wirral for six weeks from the beginning of July.

Aqua Tots is perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-school children who are new to swimming and spending time in the water.

"Nobody should be left behind" says Sayed, Support Worker at Wirral Multicultural Organisation.

Bookings are now open!