The publication of NHS Digital’s obesity statistics highlights the enormous scale of the problem we face with an increase of 18 per cent in obesity related hospital admissions in the last year.
I was surprised by Mr Brown’s letter suggesting those who believe that the UK should not be leaving the EU “go and live in a country that is ruled by undemocratic figureheads”, (Northumberland Gazette, March 18).
Your correspondent Peter Fuller is correct to say that the Council of Ministers is one of three tiers of the EU legislature, together with the Commission and Parliament, (Northumberland Gazette, March 29).
In his 42 years as Berwick MP Alan Beith’s reasoned, moderate British values and his devotion to his constituents gained the respect of people across the political spectrum, leading him to win 11 elections in a row until his retirement.
As reported in the Northumberland Gazette, The Alnwick Garden has submitted refreshed plans for Lilidorei Play Village, a major new visitor destination for our town.