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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
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County Durham mayor on his weight loss journey - 'I feel much better'
An update has been given on a County Durham mayor's weight loss journey. The Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Angus Ferguson, set himself a challenge on June 18 to lose weight as a way of raising some funds for his chosen charities. The charities set to benefit from funds raised are Little Treasures Autism Charity and Stray Aid. The Mayor's weight at the start of the challenge was 18 stone, 7 lbs, and 2 ounces. A weight update (Image: Supplied) On Friday, July 18, he visited Ferryhill Town Hall for a weigh-in and was 'really pleased' to find out his new weight was 17 stone, 11 lbs, making a loss of 10 lbs in one month. Angus Ferguson said: "As well as raising money for my chosen charities, I set this challenge for my own physical and mental wellbeing. "After just one month, I have exceeded my expectations; I feel much better, I am walking quicker, my mobility has improved, I look better to myself in the mirror, and I have better self-confidence. 'I have better self confidence' (Image: Supplied) "I have achieved this weight loss by cutting out fat, drinking more water, being more selective and careful about what I eat, reducing my portion sizes, and doing more exercise, such as walking (even the dog feels better). "A real bonus to the weight loss is that my clothes now fit better, even the clothes that have been stored away. "As I continue with the challenge, my blood pressure will reduce, and I'm sure the challenge will become easier the more weight I lose." Councillor Ferguson is asking people for sponsorship to go towards his charity fundraising and support him in his bid to shed the pounds. His target weight is set at 16 stone. READ MORE: Rare breed of horse cherished by the late Queen joins Bishop Auckland theatre show Town to step out in style for ball in memory of 'much-loved' Grace and Wendy Plans to transform Grade II-listed church into housing, offices, and gym approved If you would like to support the Mayor by way of sponsorship, sponsorship forms are available to complete at Ferryhill Town Hall, Little Treasures, and Stray Aid. Alternatively, you can call 01740 652157 or email enquiries@ or email Angus directly at to add your name to the form. You can either donate £1 for every pound lost or any amount would be greatly appreciated.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- BBC News
Work to begin soon on vandalised Ferryhill care home, developers say
Work on a care home which has become an "eyesore" in a town is to begin, developers say, after being bought four years property on North Street in Ferryhill town centre has been vandalised, with smashed windows and was sold by Durham County Council to a developer, Care Co Plus Ltd, in McKenna, director of the company, said there had been delays to work due to anti-social behaviour and legal issues, but they had been recently resolved. "We purchased the building with a clear intention of opening a children's care facility with additional services for teenagers and teenage parents," he said."It soon became apparent that the local police department was not in support of our business model due to the level of local anti-social behaviour exhibited in the town, and felt that service users would be vulnerable."Durham Police has been approached for McKenna emphasised his commitment to the project and said the company would be "investing a considerable amount of capital"."We are now looking forward to proceeding with the site works and are currently engaging with our team to get the building ready for occupancy," he said. Labour MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor Alan Strickland said the building was in a "totally unacceptable" state and had become a "magnet for crime".He said: "When it was sold on by the council 2021, the community expected progress - not years of dereliction and decay."The building is an eyesore and a magnet for crime. "It's time for the council to pull its finger out and present a clear and urgent plan for the site's future."Anna Wills, interim head of corporate estates and strategic programme for Durham County Council, said: "Despite agreeing a timescale for works, the development proposals have not progressed as expected and following a recent fire at the property, we have taken steps to secure the site via relevant enforcement powers."Our officers will continue to press the developers for progress."Police and council wardens were carrying out patrols to deal with any anti-social behaviour, she added. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
