New app to help people eat the right portions to get to 5 a dayWhilst most people are aware of the 5-a-day message, studies show they are less aware of portion sizes and the need for variety.Official figures suggest that only a third of UK adults and 12% of...
Although for many people who become vegetarian or vegan, the rationale relates to not wanting to be complicit in the cruelty to animals, there is now alarming evidence that the corporations that provide alternatives to meat products are not also providing them as healthier options. They are merely allowing...
Two recent research studies have uncovered a connection between ultra-processed foods (UPF) and heightened risks of health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
One of the studies presented at the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam indicates that the consumption of items like breakfast...
As part of a new collaboration, Asda has joined forces with Quaker to provide complimentary breakfast porridge and a hot beverage for its cafe customers. This initiative, running from February 7 to March 20 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., will be accessible at all 205 of the grocer's...
In light of the shocking outcome of the Commons vote regarding free school meals... some wonderful Dorset restaurants and cafes are offering free packed lunches or meals to children that need them over half term.
To order your children’s meal please contact the business directly
Swanage Bakery, Swanage 01929422594
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Livestock farming is responsible for more greenhouse gas pollution than all the world’s transport. Yet governments won’t touch it.
There are just two actions needed to prevent catastrophic climate breakdown: leave fossil fuels in the ground and stop farming animals. But, thanks to the power of the two industries, both...
Lead is a poison and has been removed from many formerly common uses such as for water pipes and fishing weights, and in petrol and paints. But it is still legal to use lead ammunition to shoot gamebirds such as Pheasant, Red-legged Partridge, Grey Partridge and Red Grouse (amongst...
There’s been a shocking increase of drinks being spiked in pubs & nightclubs recently, leaving some people hospitalised with serious side effects and others in other dangerous situations.
It’s important to share to spot the signs that your drink may have been spiked.
Other advice being given from police forces &...
Dorset is the cleanest place to eat out in Britain – its official!
A new hygiene map has revealed that the Dorchester (DT) postcode area has achieved the top food safety score for eating out.
Restaurants, hotels and takeaways across the area, which includes Weymouth, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Blandford Forum, Beaminster, Sherborne and...
The transition from the EU’s Basic Payment Scheme is likely to result in a big loss to the Dorset economy, says NFU county advisor Gemma Harvey.
According to Defra’s Agricultural Price Index, the cost of fertiliser more than doubled between March 2021 and March 2022, with ‘red’ diesel used on...
