00:00 I'm Emily Bonner, time now for your latest news updates.
00:04 Liverpool's Director of Public Health is calling for a ban on disposable vapes.
00:08 Professor Matt Ashton said despite vapes being less harmful than traditional cigarettes,
00:13 they are by no means a preferred alternative for non-smokers.
00:18 Pedestrianisation of Castle Street could move a step closer after key funding was secured.
00:23 Since 2020, the street's predominantly been closed to cars to allow for seats outside
00:27 for dining.
00:28 The schemes moved closer to being adopted for good as Liverpool Council accepted cash
00:33 that could help transform the area.
00:36 Liverpool's Pride Festival just days away.
00:39 However, the celebration will differ from previous years with no main stage, area or
00:43 headline act.
00:45 Instead, pop-up performances will happen across the city, taking Pride back to its roots.
00:51 That is all your local headlines for now.
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