BBC’s Hannah Fry Reveals Why You Can’t Stop Eating Pringles Thursday, February 26, 2026 pringles snack processed addiction hunger satiety foodscience ultraprocessed health eating In a recent appearance on the Table Manners podcast, BBC scientist Professor Hannah Fry issued a clear warning to Pringles enthusiasts about why this popular snack is so hard to put down. According to Fry, the ultra-processed … Read More
Mum 'Nearly Overdosed Every Day' After Weight-Loss Surgery Wednesday, February 25, 2026 addiction codeine recovery opioid weightloss surgery mentalhealth parenting overdose stigma Abby House, a 36-year-old mother from Gloucester, shares her harrowing journey into codeine addiction following weight-loss surgery. After undergoing a gastric sleeve procedure in 2021, Abby was prescribed codeine for … Read More
Cheltenham’s Sober Parrot Cafe to Close in January 2026 with Farewell Event Planned Sunday, December 28, 2025 cheltenham soberparrot charity recovery community café closure hospitality addiction nelsontrust The Sober Parrot, a cherished alcohol-free community café in Cheltenham’s St James’ Square, has announced it will close its doors permanently on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Operated by The Nelson Trust, the café has been a … Read More
Stroud Drug Dealer Survives Nine Years in Ecuador’s Brutal Prisons: “I Lost Count of Deaths” Friday, December 12, 2025 prison ecuador drug smuggling violence addiction ptsd survival trafficking betrayal Pieter Tritton, raised in Stroud, Gloucestershire, spent nine harrowing years trapped within Ecuador’s most dangerous and corrupt prisons. A former drug dealer turned convicted drug smuggler, Pieter’s story reveals the brutal … Read More
GP Warns of the 'Vicious Cycle' of Tea and Coffee Consumption Saturday, November 15, 2025 caffeine coffee tea addiction health sleep dependency toxicity energy wellness Many people rely on tea, coffee, and other caffeinated drinks to stay energized. However, Dr Tim Mercer warns that excessive consumption can lead to a harmful cycle with serious effects on both heart and mind. In the UK, … Read More
Great British Bake Off Host Admits to Spending Thousands While Partying Under the Influence Tuesday, October 21, 2025 greatbritishbakeoff host confession drugs party spending substanceuse celebrity addiction revelation In a candid confession, a host from the popular television show Great British Bake Off has opened up about a period in their life when they spent thousands of pounds while partying under the influence of multiple drugs. The … Read More