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.
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