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
Stroud Woman Survives Cancer but Battles Seven Years of Painkiller Dependence Sunday, October 19, 2025 stroud cancer opioids painkillers dependence cocodamol addiction survivor health care Stevie Davis, a resident of Stroud, faced a daunting challenge not only in surviving cancer but also in managing the aftermath of her treatment. Like many patients dealing with severe pain, she was prescribed co-codamol, an … Read More
Tom Kerridge Opens Up About His Struggles After Falling Off the Wagon Thursday, August 14, 2025 tomkerridge sobriety addiction recovery chef television mentalhealth resilience relapse britishchef Tom Kerridge, renowned for his down-to-earth charm and culinary expertise, has candidly shared the difficult period he experienced after “falling off the wagon.” Despite his public success, Kerridge’s … Read More