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'Fat map' shows rise in number of obese

A new "fat map" of the UK published today shows high levels of obesity in the Midlands, Wales, North East and parts of the South East. A new "fat map" of the UK published today shows high levels of obesity in the Midlands, Wales, North East and parts of the South East. The map, created by Dr Foster Research, suggests the problem may be getting worse when compared with a similar map published two years ago. Although different methodology was used, researchers said the 2008 map is now revealing pockets of obesity in previously unexpected areas. The data, from GP practices across the UK, shows that more than one in 10 patients registered with GPs in some parts of the country are obese. Hotspots include Wrexham where 9.1 per cent of patients registered with their GP are obese, while Powys also has one of the highest rates at 9.80 per cent. The Telford & Wrekin Primary Care Trust area figures 71st on a list of 188 with a figure of 8.10 per cent. Shropshire County PCT at 7.30 per cent is rated 119th nationally. Read more in the Shropshire Star

Mid Wales|Aug 28, 2008
Mid Wales

Dalton moving in right direction

Shropshire trainer Heather Dalton is celebrating a 188-1 double after being hailed as the Queen of Aintree. Shropshire trainer Heather Dalton is celebrating a 188-1 double after being hailed as the Queen of Aintree. She saddled her first double from her new base at Helshaw Grange, near Tern Hill, with the Chris and Candia Compton owned Victor Daly and then Marufo, in the familiar colours of Lisa Hales, to make it six winners from 10 runners at the Liverpool track. It is clear that the patience of both trainer and owners has been well rewarded after Victor Daly landed the odds at 8-1 and, just over two hours later, Marufo was being led into one of the most famous of all winner's enclosures after a 20-1 success. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

Sport|May 17, 2008
Sport
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