The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that Cork, Ireland, has become one latest cities to receive "Healthy City" status for its work to promote healthier lifestyles.

Cork - together with Copenhagen, Denmark, and Nantes, France - have been designated by WHO as a result of its work to place health at the heart of administration.

Lord mayor Terry Shannon said: "The Healthy City initiative will bring all the key stakeholders together to look at ways in which to make Cork a healthier place to live.

"The City Health profile provides a snapshot on the state of health in the city and it will guide the development of a plan to make Cork a more healthy place in which live, work and play."

Details: www.corkcity.ie