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.

"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.

Parents across Wirral are celebrating the difference the HENRY (Health, Exercise, Nutrition for the Really Young) programme has made to their family life, gaining new skills, confidence and support along the way.

The call comes after a recent measles outbreak in Liverpool.

Children and young people with a disability and/or additional needs and their families are invited to take part in a huge range of activities as part of a summer holiday programme.

Families from across Wirral came together for an afternoon of fun, learning and laughter at the Start for Life family event, a free drop-in, packed with activities, expert advice and support for anyone raising children aged 0–5.

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

Community events provide a welcoming environment for families to connect with others who are passionate about supporting breastfeeding.

The event included an interactive workshop where children created their own oral health animations.

The policy will reduce advertising for food and drink products that are high in fat, sugar and/or salt.

Those who are at highest risk from COVID-19 are urged to come forward.