Rates of smoking in Liverpool are decreasing. Over the past seven years, the number of people with the habit has dropped by 33,000. However, approximately 63,000 people continue to smoke. The Liverpool Public Health team is developing a new Tobacco Control Plan for Liverpool and wants to hear from residents. The online consultation runs until 4 August.
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00:00 I'm Emily Bonner, time now for your latest news updates.
00:04 Merseyside Police have launched Taking the Lead to help reduce incidents of dog bites
00:09 across the region. The campaign aims to offer support and safety tips to all dog owners
00:14 about looking after their pets, especially around children.
00:18 Over the past seven years, the number of people smoking has dropped by 33,000 in Liverpool.
00:23 However, there's still 63,000 who still smoke. Liverpool Public Health team is
00:29 developing a new tobacco control plan and wants to hear from residents. Their online
00:33 consultation runs until 4 August.
00:37 A report on the success of the World Gymnastics Championships has highlighted its lasting
00:41 impact. The independent studies found as a result of the event, by 2024 around 3,000
00:46 youngsters will have been directly involved in gymnastics thanks to coached taster sessions.
00:52 That is all your local headlines for now.