Liverpool gyms to reopen in line with other Tier 3 areas

The Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region says gyms will be allowed to reopen on Friday.

It's part of new provisions bringing the area's Tier 3 restrictions in line with neighbouring Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

However, soft play areas in the city region, which includes all of Merseyside and the borough of Halton, will be forced to close.

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