MORE than 400 youngsters from all over Wirral took part in the seventh Littlewoods-sponsored Merseyside Youth Games at Kirkby Sports Centre at the weekend.

And about another 80-100 pupils from Wirral primary schools flew the flag in the Merseyside Mini Games at the same venue on Thursday.

None of the sporting events were competitive, but Wirral athletes performed well.

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