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North Wales Live
19-07-2025
- North Wales Live
Life in visitor besieged North Wales village where locals have to plan ahead to just get out
The majestic plumes of Rhaeadr Fawr or Aber Falls in Abergwyngregyn plunge 120 feet (36.5 metres) into the North Wales countryside. Artists, photographers and nature lovers have long been attracted to this towering marvel which has left them both impressed and soothed. However, the numbers can be unmanageable at times thanks to a sustained release of pent-up enthusiasm for Mother Nature after Covid-19 lockdowns, an explosion in exposure on social media and scorching temperatures. We visited the village in the relative tranquillity of a Wednesday afternoon to gauge what locals really make of it all. Everyone we spoke to had an opinion. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday Tony Hume, 72, lives in a 19th Century cottage close to the Falls. He says he plans his journeys out of the village at peak times at weekends. "It's terrible. It has become an absolute nightmare. If it's not raining, the two main car parks can be full by 10am," he said. "If you're going out you have to go out early or it can take half an hour to do a journey which normally takes a few minutes." Mr Hume says he has no problem with pedestrians - only traffic - and wonders if a ban on traffic could work. Alternatively, he suggests visitors should be able to park at the village's entrance then take a park and ride bus to the Falls. "There's got to be a solution," he claims in exasperation. He also pointed to how day prices at the car park in Traeth Llanddwyn near Newborough on Anglesey had gone from £7 to £15 in May in a pilot scheme to try to ease congestion. A similar idea could make visitors to Aber Falls think twice. Other residents Loz and Amy Farmer can see the attraction of Aber Falls - having lived in Coventry - but don't like the traffic problems. Amy called for more signs to warn drivers about the narrowness of the roads. She joked: "There's no sign saying 'You are about to drive into utter chaos'." Her husband Loz even picks up thoughtless visitors' litter and dog poo. Indeed, the popularity of the natural wonder has spread for thousands of miles. Another resident Alan Owen, at Caffi Alma in Abergwyngregyn, says there was a coach of tourists from India in the village recently. He learned posters for Aber Falls are on display in places as far away as Mumbai. "It's nice to see. It brings in business to cafes," he said. Alan, 77, insists the traffic problems are only insufferable on "the odd weekend" such as at Easter. He said congestion has been eased by the opening of two private fields for visitors - one near the entrance to Abergwyngregyn and the other near Caffi Yr Hen Felin Tea Room. He estimates they provide 300 parking spaces between them, although it is understood they can only be opened for 28 days a year. Or visitors could come by bus as five buses a day arrive at the bus stop near Caffi Alma, said Alan. Perhaps understandably Mike, who runs Caffi Alma, also welcomes the visitors who boost his trade. "We need tourists," he said. "Tourism also (helps) employ forestry workers (in Natural Resources Wales), for example, who keep the village tidy - things we don't hear about." Likewise staff at Caffi Yr Hen Felin are also chuffed to see customers. "We're pleased they come - it's just the parking," said Lynwen. "People don't realise this is a farming community. They drive through the village and don't respect local traffic." She said coaches do park at the entrance to the village, which helps reduce snarl-ups, but that local buses then can't turn there. She also favours a park and ride scheme. Colleague Wendy suggests visitors should check how full the village looks then seek alternatives if necessary. "If you can see it's full, go somewhere else," she said, with Betws-y-Coed or Penrhyn Castle being other options. Indeed some visitors don't know exactly what to expect in Aber Falls, in any case.
Daily Record
09-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
'I lost 5stone on weight loss jabs and there's one major downside no one talks about'
A TikToker has opened up about an unexpected trade-off after shedding 80lbs with weight-loss injections, warning her followers of the rarely discussed pitfall. Loz, aged 33, revealed a significant consequence of her dramatic weight loss journey: "If you're losing weight on weight loss injections ... you are going to lose your behind. It's going to happen, it happened to me, it happened to everyone I know on this injection. Your butt will be gone." Addressing her nearly 16,000 TikTok devotees, Loz, who posts under @lloztiktok, described a discomfort many don't anticipate: "You will feel your tailbone whenever you sit down, it's a horrible thing." She advised viewers who are also on a slimming quest, encouraging them to focus on their glutes early on: "Don't do what I did which was lost the weight, lost my a**e and then started working on my glutes - starting from bone." Medical director at Midland Health, Dr Rupa Parmar, echoed the importance of supporting muscle health during weight loss: "Ideally, you should aim to eat between 1.0 and 1.2 grams per kilogram of your body weight per day.", reports the Daily Record. Dr Parmar stressed the significance of incorporating strength training into the fitness regimen: "It's also a good idea to work with a dietitian to create a plan that's right for you, so you can stay healthy and strong." Chloe Thomas, a personal trainer and women's health coach, has shared her insights on muscle rebuilding post-weight loss jabs: "If you want to rebuild muscle after taking weight loss jabs, the key is progressive overload so by consistently challenging your muscles through resistance or strength training. This can be done with weights or bodyweight, but the aim remains the same in that you need to gradually increase intensity over time." She emphasised the importance of diet, particularly protein and carbohydrates, adding: "I would advise against weight loss jabs if you are not doing it alongside a nutritionist, a personal trainer and a doctor." Thomas also highlighted a common issue with people using weight-loss injections: "they're losing muscle, too", due to the lack of an appropriate strength training programme. In a recent update, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned against purchasing weight-loss medications from unregulated sources like beauty salons or social media, citing "serious health risks" and illegality. The MHRA clarified its stance on obtaining genuine GLP-1 medicines: "The only way to guarantee you receive a genuine GLP-1 medicine is to obtain it from a legitimate pharmacy, including those trading online, with a prescription issued by a healthcare professional."
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I lost 5stone on weight loss jabs and there's one major downside'
One woman has spoken out about a negative side effect of weight loss jabs that no one really talks about, despite losing a staggering 80lbs on the injections A TikToker has opened up about an unexpected trade-off after shedding 80lbs with weight-loss injections, warning her followers of the rarely discussed pitfall. Loz, aged 33, revealed a significant consequence of her dramatic weight loss journey: "If you're losing weight on weight loss injections ... you are going to lose your behind. It's going to happen, it happened to me, it happened to everyone I know on this injection. Your butt will be gone." Addressing her nearly 16,000 TikTok devotees, Loz, who posts under @lloztiktok, described a discomfort many don't anticipate: "You will feel your tailbone whenever you sit down, it's a horrible thing." She advised viewers who are also on a slimming quest, encouraging them to focus on their glutes early on: "Don't do what I did which was lost the weight, lost my a**e and then started working on my glutes - starting from bone." Medical director at Midland Health, Dr Rupa Parmar, echoed the importance of supporting muscle health during weight loss: "Ideally, you should aim to eat between 1.0 and 1.2 grams per kilogram of your body weight per day.", reports the Daily Record. Dr Parmar stressed the significance of incorporating strength training into the fitness regimen: "It's also a good idea to work with a dietitian to create a plan that's right for you, so you can stay healthy and strong." Chloe Thomas, a personal trainer and women's health coach, has shared her insights on muscle rebuilding post-weight loss jabs: "If you want to rebuild muscle after taking weight loss jabs, the key is progressive overload so by consistently challenging your muscles through resistance or strength training. This can be done with weights or bodyweight, but the aim remains the same in that you need to gradually increase intensity over time." She emphasised the importance of diet, particularly protein and carbohydrates, adding: "I would advise against weight loss jabs if you are not doing it alongside a nutritionist, a personal trainer and a doctor." Thomas also highlighted a common issue with people using weight-loss injections: "they're losing muscle, too", due to the lack of an appropriate strength training programme. In a recent update, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned against purchasing weight-loss medications from unregulated sources like beauty salons or social media, citing "serious health risks" and illegality. The MHRA clarified its stance on obtaining genuine GLP-1 medicines: "The only way to guarantee you receive a genuine GLP-1 medicine is to obtain it from a legitimate pharmacy, including those trading online, with a prescription issued by a healthcare professional."
Daily Record
09-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
'I lost 80lbs on weight loss jabs there's one negative effect no one talks about'
One weight-loss injection user has revealed that although she has lost 80lbs since starting the jabs, there is one big downside that lots of people don't expect A weight-loss jab user has explained that while she lost 80lbs on the injections - there is one big downside that no one talks about. Loz, 33, said she lost her 'behind' since starting on the jabs. She said: 'If you're losing weight on weight loss injections … you are going to lose your behind. It's going to happen, it happened to me, it happened to everyone I know on this injection. Your butt will be gone.' She went on to tell her nearly 16,000 TikTok followers, where she goes by @lloztiktok: 'You will feel your tailbone whenever you sit down, it's a horrible thing.' Loz suggested doing 'damage limitation' by starting to work on your glute muscles 'now while you're losing your weight'. She said: 'Don't do what I did which was lost the weight, lost my a**e and then started working on my glutes - starting from bone.' Dr Rupa Parmar, medical director at Midland Health, said that if you want to protect your muscles while using the injections you need to be 'intentional about your nutrition'. She said: 'Ideally, you should aim to eat between 1.0 and 1.2 grams per kilogram of your body weight per day." The expert added that you should strength train at least twice a week, adding: 'It's also a good idea to work with a dietitian to create a plan that's right for you, so you can stay healthy and strong.' Chloe Thomas, a personal trainer and women's health coach, said: 'If you want to rebuild muscle after taking weight loss jabs, the key is progressive overload so by consistently challenging your muscles through resistance or strength training. This can be done with weights or bodyweight, but the aim remains the same in that you need to gradually increase intensity over time.' She added that eating enough was also important, especially the right amount of protein and carbohydrates. Thomas said: 'I would advise against weight loss jabs if you are not doing it alongside a nutritionist, a personal trainer and a doctor.' Some people using weight-loss jabs aren't taking them alongside a proper strength training programme, which means they're not just losing fat, 'they're losing muscle, too', Thomas explained. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued new guidance this week, warning patients that weight-loss medications should not be bought from unregulated sellers such as beauty salons or via social media. This exposes people wanting to lose weight to 'serious health risks' and is against the law, it said. The MHRA said: 'The only way to guarantee you receive a genuine GLP-1 medicine is to obtain it from a legitimate pharmacy, including those trading online, with a prescription issued by a healthcare professional.'
West Australian
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
AFL grand final 2025: Rumours swirl that rock band The Foo Fighters could be playing at the MCG
It is rumoured that the 2025 AFL grand final entertainment could be American rock band The Foo Fighters. Triple M's Mark 'Roo' Ricciuto said he received the tip from someone in 'AFL circles' during the Rumour Mill segment on Wednesday morning. 'A little birdie let it slip to me in AFL circles in the last couple days, that the Foo Fighters might be the entertainment for the 2025 grand final,' Roo told his co-hosts Ditts and Loz. 'Now it's not a done deal, I haven't investigated, I haven't even looked at whether they're a chance of being here. 'This is not 100% but it's a bloody good chance.' However, Loz did some digging and discovered the band had plans to perform in Singapore a week after the grand final on September 27. The Foo Fighters also announced a 2025 world tour but have not released their Australia dates. 'The Foo Fighters are gonna be playing the Singapore Grand Prix a week after the AFL grand final, so they're going to be in the southern hemisphere and then they're going to be doing a world tour later on,' Loz said. She mentioned that Robbie Williams, who dazzled fans at the 2022 grand final, kicked off his tour shortly after his MCG performance, suggesting the rockers might take a similar approach. 'When Robbie Williams came and did the grand final he had a tour following that and was pushing tickets towards that, so, it's a way of getting people excited,' Loz added. Last year, American pop-princess Katy Perry delivered an electrifying performance for a roaring grand final crowd. She entered the turf on a metallic car for her 17-minute set which included a cameo from Australian icon Tina Arena.
