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BBC News
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sherborne Pride celebrations take over town for second year
A Pride parade and celebrations have returned to a historic town for a second year following the "overwhelming success" of its inaugural of Sherborne Pride said last year's celebrations of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the Dorset town attracted more than 3,000 free event returned on Sunday with the campaign message "Love STILL lives here".Organisers said it celebrated "acceptance, inclusivity, and rural community pride in a time when it's never been more needed". A programme of performances included Baga Chipz from RuPaul's Drag and Geri Halliwell impersonator Just May Does, who also hosted the event. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Independent
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Inquest to examine death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne
The inquest into the death of The Vivienne, the winner of the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, is set to take place. James Lee Williams, 32, died at home in Chorlton-by-Backford, Cheshire, on January 5. In March, the star's family revealed the drag queen had died 'from the effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest', saying they wanted to raise awareness about the dangers of the drug. The inquest will be heard by senior coroner Jacqueline Devonish at Cheshire Coroner's Court in Warrington. The Vivienne was found dead in the bathroom of their home near Chester, the opening of the inquest was told. Police attended and confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. During their time on the show, The Vivienne admitted having been a drug addict for four years. Speaking on the the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, they said: 'It was party, drugs, but I couldn't leave the drugs at the party, it was constant for me.' They added that their addiction was a 'habit that caught on a bit too quick and a bit too hard'. The star performed as the Wicked Witch of the West in a UK and Ireland tour of The Wizard Of Oz musical and reprised the role in the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre last year. They were due back on stage in March as the Childcatcher in a tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a role they first played last year. Their funeral in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, North Wales, was attended by RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestants Tia Kofi and Baga Chipz, along with singers Ian 'H' Watkins and Aston Merrygold and Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney. The Government is seeking expert advice after illegal use of ketamine surged to record levels. In the year ending March 2023, an estimated 299,000 people aged 16 to 59 had reported use of the substance, which is controlled as class B, according to the Home Office.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inquest to examine death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne
The inquest into the death of The Vivienne, the winner of the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, is set to take place. James Lee Williams, 32, died at home in Chorlton-by-Backford, Cheshire, on January 5. In March, the star's family revealed the drag queen had died 'from the effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest', saying they wanted to raise awareness about the dangers of the drug. The inquest will be heard by senior coroner Jacqueline Devonish at Cheshire Coroner's Court in Warrington. The Vivienne was found dead in the bathroom of their home near Chester, the opening of the inquest was told. Police attended and confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. During their time on the show, The Vivienne admitted having been a drug addict for four years. Speaking on the the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, they said: 'It was party, drugs, but I couldn't leave the drugs at the party, it was constant for me.' They added that their addiction was a 'habit that caught on a bit too quick and a bit too hard'. The star performed as the Wicked Witch of the West in a UK and Ireland tour of The Wizard Of Oz musical and reprised the role in the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre last year. They were due back on stage in March as the Childcatcher in a tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a role they first played last year. Their funeral in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, North Wales, was attended by RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestants Tia Kofi and Baga Chipz, along with singers Ian 'H' Watkins and Aston Merrygold and Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney. The Government is seeking expert advice after illegal use of ketamine surged to record levels. In the year ending March 2023, an estimated 299,000 people aged 16 to 59 had reported use of the substance, which is controlled as class B, according to the Home Office.
North Wales Live
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Bored Brits craving a snack-time thrill
A third of Brits feel bored by their snack choices, new research reveals. Just under one in three (30%) made the admission, with a similar number (34%) confessing they wish they could break free from their same old snacking cycle. Exactly 32% admit they eat the same snack up to five times a week, with around half (49%) saying they are looking for more snack satisfaction and over three-quarters (77%) admitting they are on 'auto-pilot' when shopping for snacks in the supermarket. Video Loading A fifth (19%) eat the same snack as many as seven times a week, with a quarter (24%) even admitting they've been buying the same snacks for the past 10 years (24%) and two-thirds (64%) feeling oddly loyal to their go-to choice. In fact, Brits admit they're more likely to be faithful to their go-to snack than their favourite takeaway (14%), pub (12%), favourite TV show (12%), and even football team (11%). And as for what's stopping them, over three in 10 say they stick to what they know because of comfort (32%). For others it's convenience (22%), worrying they'll be disappointed (18%), feeling stuck in a snacking rut (11%) or even having too many options available to them (10%). Nearly a quarter would be swayed if the snack was limited edition (22%), two in 10 are tempted by snacks with extra crunch (20%), whereas others look for a spicy kick (17%) and an extra cheesy thrill (17%). To help aid the half of Brits (48%) who say finding a new snack has the power to turn around their day, Baga Chipz MBE has joined forces with cheesy baked snack, Cheez-It, to launch a bold new guide 'Baga Chipz Top Tipz' designed to give Brits the confidence to spice things up and have a 'cheesy affair' when it comes to their go-to snacks. Dedicated to the art of 'snack cheating', the guide is packed with tempting tips and playful tricks to make even the most loyal snacker want to ditch the 'dull' and snack bold, on the sofa or even on the go. Baga Chipz MBE said: 'Let's be honest, we've all been stuck with the same boring snack – day in, day out. It's time to stop being loyal to something that's not giving what it needs to give!' Cheez-It's Rui Frias added: 'Snack time should never be boring, but our research shows that Brits have gotten too comfortable with their same old choices.'
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
One in four Brits have been eating the same ‘boring' snacks for more than a decade – 5 tips for changing it up
ONE in four Brits have been stuck in a snack loop for more than 10 years – grabbing the same tired treats time and time again. A poll of 2,000 adults found 77 per cent are on 'autopilot' in the snack aisle, chucking the same items into their trolley without a second thought. 1 A third (32 per cent) admit they eat the same snack up to five times a week, with 19 per cent as many as seven times. And while 64 per cent are proudly loyal to their favourite snacks, 30 per cent confess they're bored stiff of their predictable snack shelf. But many are scared to stray, with 18 per cent worried a new treat won't live up to the hype. The research was commissioned by Cheez-It, which has teamed up with Baga Chipz MBE to launch a guide to give Brits the confidence to have a 'cheesy affair' when it comes to their go-to snacks. They said: 'Let's be honest babes, we've all been stuck with the same boring snack – day in, day out. 'It's time to stop being loyal to something that's not giving what it needs to give! 'I'm here to say cheat on your usual nibble and have a little flirt with something new. 'Life's too short for bland snacks — let's make snack time fabulous, crunchy, and a little bit naughty.' Some Brits are so loyal to their trusty treats, they'd pick them over almost anything else – with devoted 14 per cent said they're more loyal to their go-to snack than their favourite takeaway. While 12 per cent value their favourite munch more than their local pub and their favourite TV show. Popular low cost snack that can help you lose weight and improve your heart health In fact, one in 10 (11 per cent) even rate it above their beloved football team. The typical Brit tucks into the same snack up to five times a week, and 30 per cent feel bored by their snack choices. But a snack shake-up could be on the horizon, with 34 per cent wanting to break free from their same old snacking cycles, and 49 per cent are on the hunt for something more satisfying. And temptation is everywhere, as a fifth (22 per cent) of those polled via would cheat for a limited edition nibble, while 20 per cent could be lured by an extra-crunchy snack. For 17 per cent they would stray for something spicy, and the same number are easily tempted by extra cheese. A spokesperson for Cheez-It said: 'Snack time should never be boring, but our research shows that Brits have gotten too comfortable with their same old choices. 'We're asking snackers to try a cheezy bit on the side for some extra snackisfaction. 'What's the worst that could happen? You might just find a brie-lliant new snack to brighten up your day.'
