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A new analysis of data has forecasted a drop in the rates of obesity among children in English. Evidence has been found by the National Heart Forum that the rate of increase in childhood obesity may be starting to slow down. The data suggests that by 2020, the proportion of boys aged 2 to 11 [...]
(Read More)2nd Nov 09
Blood, mice and cockroaches found at KFC
by Katie Naylor
Officials alleged a cockroach scuttled over a counter while they ate at the fast food venue in Leicester Square, central London. Examiners also reported proof of black sticky dirt caking bread roll containers and trays of uncooked chicken. They claim dirty materials were used to wipe food preparation surfaces, chicken racks were covered in jelled [...]
(Read More)2nd Nov 09
UK prepares for 2012 London Games
by Harry Oldfield
An ambitious program has begun with the UCI Track Cycling World Cup at the Velodrome in Manchester. Racers who will attend include British Olympic heroes Jason Kenny, Victoria Pendleton and Bradley Wiggins. Triple Olympic great Sir Chris Hoy would also make a guest appearance. UK Sport intends to hold a total of 64 major events [...]
(Read More)2nd Nov 09
Swine flu cases on the increase
by Harry Oldfield
There were approximately 78,000 new instances of swine flu in the UK in the last seven days, figures have revealed. These are up from 53,000 in the prior week but comes short of the 100,000 cases at the height of swine flu in July. Currently there are 751 Britons in hospital with the virus, from [...]
(Read More)2nd Nov 09
More postal strikes expected
by Adam Richards
Britain fronts its biggest postal dispute in 20 years following threats by union members of even longer strikes which would create Christmas pandemonium for consumers. Hundreds more employees were striking on Friday with further 77,000 delivery and collection staff striking with a walkout planned expecting to delay about 1 million postage items. The Communication Workers [...]
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