There are a number of beautiful beaches across Merseyside, and amid the warmer weather there are fewer things more pleasant than taking a dip in the sea.
However, if you're heading to the beach this summer it is well worth considering water shoes or sandals. This is due to the threat from one of the few venomous fish that are found in our waters.
Weever fish may be lurking in the sand, with people beginning to suffer stings at this time of year, Hull Live reports.
