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A ground-breaking health check scheme - proven to save lives – is coming to Knowsley.

Lung cancer is a particular problem in the area.

According to the most recent NHS figures, 538 new cases of the disease were registered in Knowsley between 2016 and 2018, which is equivalent to 179 new cases each year.

On top of that, the incidence of lung cancer in the borough for the same period was 1.7 times higher than the national average for England.

Dr Andrew Pryce is one of the people behind the new project, he spoke to Paul Salt on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Merseyside Breakfast.