Dobbies hosts great pizza virtual event with Ooni Pizza Ovens for keen cooks across Merseyside

DOBBIES' has announced a free, exclusive virtual event with Ooni Pizza Ovens, to share top tips on making great pizza with keen cooks across Merseyside. The latest in Dobbies' series of virtual expert events this Spring:- 'Making Great Pizza at Home with Ooni Pizza Ovens' will take place on 6 May 2021, at 6pm, with Merseyside viewers invited to log in. The virtual event, hosted by Ooni's founder and CEO Kristian Tapaninaho, will share expert tips and tricks to teach Dobbies customers everything they need to know about whipping up an authentic wood fired pizza, from the comfort of their own home. Covering everything from rolling and stretching your pizza dough to choosing the perfect toppings, Kristian will also share the fascinating history of Ooni Pizza Ovens, along with a live pizza making demonstration; just in time for alfresco dining this summer. Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit any questions they have, with Kristian answering as many as he can throughout the session.

Kristian Tapaninaho, founder and CEO of Ooni Pizza Ovens, said:- "I'm so excited to host this virtual event with Dobbies, to showcase Ooni's game changing products. I'll be sharing my top tips like how to stretch dough like a pro and how to choose the best ingredients. I'll be answering any questions you have on how to level up your outdoor cooking game. There's nothing better than making truly great pizza at home."

The event is the latest in a series of free virtual events hosted by Dobbies this Spring. Following a successful programme of Facebook Live sessions in 2020, they provide a virtual alternative to regular events usually hosted instore. Further events have already been announced for the coming weeks, including virtual gardening, hosted by Dobbies' Horticulture Director, Marcus Eyles. Advance booking is essential for the virtual events, which are hosted on Microsoft Teams, making it quick and simple for viewers to log on and join in the event from the comfort of their homes.

Readers ask:- "When will blue bins for glass recycling arrive in Sefton?"

BACK in September 2020 Sefton Council's Cabinet approved the procurement of new wheelie bins for glass recycling. The idea was to obtain approximately 100,000 new blue bins to removing glass from the current brown bin collection. Since the announcement to that this plan to separate glass recycling collections would start in March and April 2021, no bins have arrived. As a result we have had many residents asking about the project as they want to know what is going on. We contacted Sefton Council, who have confirmed that:- "The blue bins scheme has been temporarily postponed due to Covid19."

New whiplash tariffs "offensive" say lawyers

THE Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is a not for profit campaign group which has been committed to injured people for more than 30 years. They say that the proposed whiplash tariffs would be a blunt instrument to deal with a problem that never existed, lawyers have said ahead of parliamentary debates next week.

"The proposed tariffs for whiplash injuries are derisory and offensive and will almost certainly leave people under compensated. The lowest tariff provides just ₤ 240 for pain and suffering that will affect an injured person for up to 3 months; this is not anywhere near the appropriate level of compensation. Imagine if you are the parent of a small child that you can't pick up to comfort, or an athlete who can't compete, or a retiree who is unable to go out and about for those 3 months. Injured people are going to be taken aback when they have a crash and find out that their injury and the months of pain, discomfort, and stress are worth less than the cost of a new sofa. Only the insurance industry will benefit from this new tariff. It allows insurers to save money at the expense of injured people who will no longer receive full and fair compensation." Sam Elsby, president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

The Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021, which introduce the new tariff, will be debated by peers on Monday, 26 April 2021, can be seen by downloading a pdf or going to:- Legislation.Gov.UK.

Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region

THE total number of UK Coronavirus (Covid19) infections that have been laboratory confirmed, within the UK, has risen by:- 1,712 cases and the total number now stand at:- 4,404,882 that includes tests carried out by commercial partners which are not included in the 4 National totals.

The total number of Covid19 associated UK fatalities added to the total, was sadly reported to be:- 11 within 28 days of positive test, according to the Department of Health. The total number of deaths of people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS laboratory is:- 127,428, within 28 days of positive test. Deaths with Covid19 on the death certificate:- 150,841.

The number of Covid19 patients currently in UK Hospitals:- 1,781. The current number of Covid19 patients currently in mechanical ventilation beds in UK Hospitals:- 243 Daily number of Covid19 patients admitted to UK Hospitals:- 132.

In England, there are a total of:- 3,848,742 confirmed cases. North West - total of:- 605,481 confirmed cases.

The number of laboratory confirmed cases within the Liverpool City Region are as follows:-

Area and number of confirmed cases:- Risen by:-
Liverpool City Region

Nation Lockdown

National UK Restrictions

► Liverpool, 48,439 confirmed cases.
14

► Halton, 11,933 confirmed cases. 3

► Knowsley, 17,360 confirmed cases. 2

► Sefton, 23,888 confirmed cases. 6

► St. Helens, 17,049 confirmed cases. 1

► Wirral, 24,265 confirmed cases.
5

Colour Key:- 0 1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 31 to 40 41 to 50 51 to 100 100 to 199 200 & over

Daily reported Covid19 deaths are now measured across the UK as deaths that occurred within 28 days of the 1st laboratory confirmed positive Covid19 test. Daily and cumulative numbers of Covid19 patients admitted to Hospital. Data are not updated every day by all 4 nations and the figures are not comparable as Wales include suspected Covid19 patients while the other nations include only confirmed cases.

Total UK people who have received Vaccination

1st Dose 2nd Dose

33,666,638 12,587,116

Jab Stats correct as of:- 24 April 2021

The Vaccination programme began on 8 December 2020 with people receiving the Vaccine developed by Pfizer / BioNTech, and people began receiving the Oxford University / AstraZeneca Vaccine from 4 January 2021. Both Vaccine s are given as 2 doses, at lEast 21 days apart, for a full Vaccination course.