People from Wirral who are going on holiday this summer are asked to make sure their child has a first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Arrangements are once again in place to ensure Wirral children who normally get free school meals do not go hungry during the summer school holidays.

"Stay active this summer by working on your fitness and create a balanced lifestyle for you and your family. Take advantage of the warm weather and longer days and enjoy outdoors activities in Wirral."

Workers who care for some of the most vulnerable people in Wirral communities will get a significant boost in pay under plans to improve careers in the sector.

As some very hot weather is expected, here are some tips to help keep you and those you love safe as the temperatures rise.

"I hope you are enjoying this glorious weather we are experiencing but please stay weather aware and take care of yourself and others..."

COVID-19 hasn't gone away and in recent weeks there has been an increase in infections in Wirral and across England so we must remain vigilant and carry on keeping each other safe.

Thousands of local children enjoyed lots of activities over the spring school holiday thanks to Wirral’s Holiday Activities and Food programme, coordinated by Edsential on behalf of Wirral Council.

A message from Julie Webster, Wirral's Director of Public Health.

As the long Jubilee weekend approaches, thousands of Wirral residents will soon be rolling up their sleeves to start preparing the all-important party food.

As we approach the half term break, parents and guardians in Wirral are being urged to take advantage of the school holidays and get their children, aged 5-17 vaccinated against COVID-19.

A new BBC News documentary was broadcast at the weekend focusing on the Wirral Ways to Recovery community substance misuse service.