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Dozens injured in huge Wirral explosion

At least 32 people have been injured and several buildings have collapsed following what is believed to be a gas explosion in the New Ferry area of the Wirral.

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Children play football match to raise money for Wirral blast victims

Children at a school in Wirral have been showing their determination to help rebuild the community affected by the explosion.

Some youngsters at Grove Street Primary sent their head a letter saying they wanted to raise money for the people whose houses had ''blown down''.

The result was a fundraising football match this afternoon and our reporter Victoria Grimes was there.

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