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BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Measles vaccine push as case confirmed in Wirral
People in Wirral are being urged to make sure they are vaccinated against measles after it was confirmed a young child is ill with the first known case in the area this Sunday a child died at Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital after contracting the authorities across Merseyside are now encouraging people to make sure their children have received both doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) director of public health Dave Bradburn said work was taking place to limit the potential spread of the virus after the new case was identified. "There has been an increase across Cheshire and Merseyside over the last few months," he said."This is the first case that we have been notified of in Wirral this year."Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and Bradburn encouraged parents to be aware of symptoms include high fever; sore, red and watery eyes; coughing; and white spots may also appear inside the mouth.A blotchy red or brown rash usually appears after a few days, typically on the face and behind the ears, before spreading. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Plans to extend Liverpool's 185-year-old Greatie Market approved
A 185-year-old city market is set to be extended as part of a £5m upgrade that will see the creation of a new food and drink area and a space for community Great Homer Street Market in Liverpool, known as the Greatie Market, was earmarked for funding in March 2024 as part of a levelling-up package announced by the previous refurbishment will include upgrades to the existing market building as well as new seating areas and revamped lighting, flooring and customer City Council will now begin the process of appointing consultants and contractors, with construction work expected to begin next year. Derelict industrial units on Rachel Street, Dryden Street and the Central Tin site near the market will be demolished under the approved aim is to boost footfall, increase the amount of time visitors spend in the market, support local businesses and attract new forms part of a wider initiative to boost north Liverpool's economy. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Girl, 9, taken to hospital after being hit by bus
A nine-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a bus in Wirral. Merseyside Police said it happened at about 15:50 BST on New Chester Road, near its junction with Platt Grove, in New Ferry, Birkenhead. The girl was being assessed for a head injury, the force added. A cordon was put in place and New Chester Road was closed from the junction of Woodward Road to the junction of Dell Grove and motorists were advised to avoid the area. Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Wirral girl, 9, taken to hospital after being hit by bus
A nine-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a bus in Police said it happened at about 15:50 BST on New Chester Road, near its junction with Platt Grove, in New Ferry, girl was being assessed for a head injury, the force added.A cordon was put in place and New Chester Road was closed from the junction of Woodward Road to the junction of Dell Grove and motorists were advised to avoid the area. Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Liverpool FC parade crash trial to remain in city
The trial of a man accused of deliberately driving a car into a crowd at Liverpool FC's victory parade will remain in the Doyle, 53, is due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court in November after being charged with seven offences including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with dad-of-three was arrested after a Ford Galaxy car struck fans making their way back from watching the parade in Water Street, in Liverpool city centre, on the evening of 26 appearing in court at a case management hearing on video link from prison, spoke only to confirm his name and that he could hear what was being said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
