Good morning, these are the latest ECHO headlines today.
Mum furious after opening school's letter about daughter's weight
A young mum was shocked after receiving a letter telling her her four-year-old daughter was overweight.
Lauren Ormesher, of Skelmersdale, is campaigning for an end to BMI weight checks after she got a letter saying her daughter Maggie was overweight following a weight check at school. Maggie, four, who dances every week has recently been crowned the 'petite' Lancashire winner of a national pageant celebrating diversity called Miss Diamond UK.
Lauren, 32, told LancsLive she'd discovered many other parents had the same ordeal after posting about the incident online. She said: “We got a letter home saying she’s overweight – I put a post up on Facebook and it turns out a lot of kids all over the country got this letter saying they’re overweight.
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"It’s nothing to do with school - a lot of parents had it and had received letters; one was from South Wales and some were from London area and all over the place. Our letter was addressed to the parent or guardian of Maggie, and it said she was overweight according to their test."
But health bosses in Lancashire said the measure is just one of the services they provide to ensure young people maintain a healthy weight and active lifestyle. Lauren said: "I was quite shocked as she’s a very healthy child and to see the word overweight seemed crazy. Then I felt angry at the damage a letter like this could do to such young children."
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Liverpool rocked after stabbings and shootings in week of horror
People in Merseyside were left in shock after a number of violent incidents including two shootings and a stabbing in the space of five days.
On Tuesday, it was reported a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times in a drive-by style attack on Hoole Road in Woodchurch on Tuesday, March 22. The victim was in a serious condition in hospital after the shooting.
A gunman in a dark coloured car is believed to have fired multiple shots at the victim, who was walking with a friend. Residents nearby said they heard between four and five "loud bangs" at the time of the shooting. One woman told the ECHO: "I was in the bath, came out and then saw this.
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"There were four or five shots and a car speeding off. It was sunny and about half six, there’s kids around at that time. I let my grandkids play out, it’s just horrendous."
The night before on Monday, March 21, at around 9.30pm Merseyside Police were called to Duke Street in Birkenhead after a man was stabbed in the neck in the area of Park Road West and Ashville Road. He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, however police said on Wednesday he remains in hospital in a stable condition.
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'Bespoke' home built just years ago up for sale in 'desirable' area
A ‘bespoke’ home has come on the market in Merseyside, after being built just years ago.
The new build property was designed and completed in 2017. Given its recent development, the home has been described as being finished with ‘exceptional specification’ throughout.
Named Redcliff, the property on Grammar School Lane, in West Kirby, boasts five bedrooms across three floors. It’s listed for sale with Purplebricks for £875,000.
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Speaking about the area Ben Ayre, Local Property Partner at Purplebricks said: “This property is in a desirable location, close to the amenities of West Kirby. The area has vast woodland, whilst also being a seaside location so it’s ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors. This area is also home to the Hilbre Islands, a stunning location for walking.”
Other than the location, other highlights of the home are said to include ‘fantastic’ views, a balcony terrace and a large driveway. Inside a bright entrance hall leads onto three reception rooms, including a large full width open plan kitchen.
View images inside the house and find out more information here.
