Health groups around the country are becoming a bigger part of our weekly routine. Groups such as Slimming World and Weight Watchers are some of the largest go to places for people who need support in losing weight. As well as support health groups there are also diet companies such as Diet Chef, Lighterlife and […]
Author: Paul Wiltshire
Is it nearly Christmas yet?
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? I certainly am. From midnight on the 1st November, I’m up in the attic finding all the Christmas decorations and slowly feeding the idea of Christmas to my family. And by slowly feeding them I mean shoving Christmas down their throats whilst singing the entirety of the Michael Bublé […]
Brexit – What is happening to our foods?
As Brexit is luring upon us, and negotiations are under way, you may need to stock up on your favourite foods as they could be catching the first flight home. Studies from the Guardian reveal that more than 97% of food and drinks exports from our shores are at risk. The first, of many foods […]
A week of McDonalds
Last week I was set the challenge to eat a McDonalds meal twice a day for a week and document the effects it had on my health. It is a social experiment first tried by documentarian Morgan Spurlock for his 2004 film “Super Size Me”. In the film Morgan ate nothing but food served at […]
Food allergies forming in adulthood
When people think of food allergies, they think children and peanuts. But a staggering 45% of allergies actually form in adulthood. What’s even more surprising is that the shellfish allergy is the most common in adults, with more than 35% of allergies being registered after the age of 17. A study, taken by the American College […]
Move over, Costa; there are new stores in town.
For some people it’s a morning routine. For others it’s a morning treat. Waking up and going to get your favourite coffee to take out or sit in. For some people it’s Costa, for others it’s Starbucks. But for a majority of the UK, the first coffee of the day is bought in a local […]
Friday 3rd of November- LIVE BLOG
Welcome to UoGlos Live’s live blog, where we will be updating you on all the latest stories throughout the day. Follow us on Twitter @jnews_L 16:00 That’s all from us today, make sure to tune in next week for our Brexit special! 15:40 Weather update Tonight will be fairly cloudy, with hill flog and some rain. At […]
Travel and Weather: Friday 3rd November
TRAVEL: Be careful if you’re travelling in and around Gloucestershire today. There are delays on the A417 Over Causeway outbound between Westgate Island and A40 (Over Roundabout). Delays are also slowing motorists on the on A40 before A38 Tewkesbury Road (Longford Roundabout) due to roadworks. Other than that, just slow traffic in Gloucestershire and Cheltenham. WEATHER: […]
Have your say on 20mph roads in Cheltenham
Certain roads in Cheltenham could become 20mph zones if a proposal goes ahead. People will be able to have their say on the plans from Monday. The proposal that ’20 is plenty’ has been put forward for certain residential roads and the town centre. Cheltenham Borough Council said the plan aims to make Cheltenham more “people-friendly”, and the “streets […]
Britain’s favourite firework foods
It’s Bonfire Night this Sunday, with all the excitement of the fireworks and burning a effigy of Guy Fawkes, it’s easy to forget about the unsung hero of the night-food. November 5th holds different traditions all over the country, but one thing is unanimous, and that is food is key. Whether it be a simple burger, […]