Yorkshire among fattest regions
Yorkshire is one of the UK’s fattest regions, according to a report by Aviva. A quarter of residents are ‘obese’ and 21% ‘never do any fitness activity’. The survey found a ‘clear north-south divide’ when it comes to healthy living, with northerners ‘more likely to be overweight or obese’. Nonetheless, Yorkshire folk are also among the happiest – 63% are content with their lives.
Tour Yorkshire – le grand rip-off?
Tour Yorkshire organisers have been criticised for high ticket prices ahead of its Team Presentation Ceremony in Leeds. Tickets for the event, which includes cyclists Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish, cost between £45 and £85. The Tour’s website claims ticket revenue will help to fund the ‘biggest ever’ presentation ceremony, although critics say families will be ‘priced out’. The Tour de France starts on The Headrow on 5th July.
Hull chants its way to Wembley
Hull FC is releasing a charity single to mark its Wembley debut. The song ‘Wembleyphant’ is to the tune of Toy Doll’s ‘Nellie the Elephant’ and was recorded by a local band with the help of former players. Musician Jon Calvert said: ‘Hopefully we can get the crowd singing the song when City are lifting the FA Cup’. Profits will be donated to a local charity.
Charlotte Mason