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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Celebrity BBC doctor's four ways to survive the dreaded Glastonbury hangover
Glastonbury may feel like the best weekend of your life but it could be better - if you avoid the headache that comes afterwards - the Mirror speaks to a celebrity doctor to help you avoid the worst of it When attending Glastonbury feeling rough is far from a suprise, its far from a simple night out - in fact it's days out. You're dancing for 12 hours, barely sleeping and chances are you haven't eaten properly in days and in the midst of the fun, that headache will come creeping in and it's worse than just a pounding headache. The Mirror has spoken to Dr Amos Ogunkoya from the Traitors to delve into how to prepare properly, avoid the worst of it and recover like a professional. The biggest culprit: dehydration (and no, isn't enough) Not drinking enough water is something so many of us do and not just during festivals - but this is certainly the place to take dehydration seriously and it goes beyond the usual bottle of water. 'It's the basics,' he told the Mirror 'Dehydration is huge. And I think people don't realise that hydration isn't just water. It's like electrolytes.' Then it goes beyond thirst - you're drained and drinking alcohol makes it worse. 'People don't want to drink water because it's annoying having to wee all the time but that's why hydration tablets are key,' he said 'they hold the water in and stop you from just peeing it all out and once you wash out the hormone that helps your kidneys concentrate urine, you basically can't hold on to water.' You are basically running a marathon - just in a festival A lot of the symptoms that people describe for hangovers are just fatigue and with your legs and muscles sore from the amount of steps you do - it feels ten times worse. 'A lot of what people describe as hangovers is actually just fatigue,' he explained. 'Like you've just depleted - It's similar to just running a marathon. If you look at the step count for people at Glastonbury and compare it to people who run a marathon it's extremely close.' Your legs will ache. Your muscles will feel sore. You may not truly have a hangover, look at it in a different sense like 'my body's doing overtime and I've fed it nothing but lukewarm Strongbow and crisps.' The myth of hair of the dog We've all hear the myth 'hair of the dog' and for the most part, people know this doesn't actually help and it is just an excuse for another day of drinking. "When it comes to hangover cures, there's lots of misinformation,' they said. 'From the hair of the dog to all kinds of information.' he told the Mirror ' I mean, the hair of the dog works mainly because you're still drunk.. It works as well as an anaesthetic would - it doesn't actually make you feel better. It just reduces your ability to understand that you don't feel better.' Hot weather makes it all worse, Don't punish yourself afterwards. The real answer to cure a hangover is to nourish your body and this can be done with just simple household items. 'I'd suggest baked beans in it because I love baked beans - but also, it's actually quite good for you.' he said, 'It's got a good source of protein in it and I honestly believe there's nothing wrong with comfort food, you're just nourishing your body with what it wants.' There are things we worry about -heat exhaustion. Mainly because when you drink or you're in an energetic environment, your perception of heat changes. People don't realise they're overheating.' When you're sweating, dancing, and drinking, you're losing water fast and getting drunk faster too - this is when you need to be careful 'You need to be conscious of hydrating, keeping yourself cool and sunburn.' Stop seeing recovery as punishment, rather than beating yourself up there are many ways to recover as kindly as possible 'It's actually changing the narrative from, 'How do we get over a hangover as quickly as possible?' to 'How do we recover as kindly as possible?'' he said. The perfect survival kit by Dr Amos Ogunkoya Hydration tablets Ginger teas is a must it's good for nausea, safe, and won't dehydrate you Face mask - When you're dehydrated, it will show up in your skin. Muscle rub or pain relief Comfort food 'There's no need to go on a juice cleanse or beat yourself up, meet yourself where you're at - Pamper yourself.' 'If you're feeling low, it's not a bad thing to rest, eat good food, and take care of your body.' And lastly, don't forget the basics: sunblock, electrolytes, water, and a bit of grace to yourself.
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside Glastonbury's most luxurious £29K tipi complete with helipad and pool
With Glastonbury 2025 kicking off today, those who don't fancy camping in the mud with the peasants can pay a measly thirty grand for five nights at the festival's luxury glamping spot, Pop-Up Hotel Glastonbury -goers with cash to burn can swerve the muddy delights of the camping fields in favour of a luxury glamping site a stone's throw away from the festival itself. The Pop-Up Hotel offers everything from helicopter arrivals to IV infusions, all to give VIPs the star treatment as they enjoy everything Worthy Farm has to offer. The luxe accommodation offers their customers the "perfect balance of relaxing rejuvenation to all the festival excitement this summer". Guests are offered "luxurious upgrades and carefully curated wellness experiences", which ensure they will be pampered like "never before". The Pop-Up Hotel says: "Featuring suites with private bathrooms and all rooms with real beds and power outlets for charging phones, The Pop-Up Hotel makes 'roughing it' a thing of the past." It goes on: "Easy arrival and check-in with free parking, personal concierge and customer service teams, luggage and buggy service and 24-hour private security to guarantee guest privacy. All located in a field just a short walk away from all the action; a 10-minute flat walk away from Gate D [...] Cult will be bringing its signature bold aesthetic to The Pop-Up Hotel with two exclusive VIP seating areas." No more lugging around trailers full of crates and heavy tents, guests can fly in to the hotel using Slick Travel's Heli-Hop service. Avoiding the traffic, of which there is plenty, and long queues, Pop-Up Hotel guests can "fly into Glastonbury like rock royalty". And instead of the customary can of warm Strongbow while the tent goes up, Pop-Up Hotel guests will be offered a chic glass of chilled Champagne Piaff. They can then laze around the venue's private pool, while they soak up evening DJ sets and secret performances from guest musicians, according to the organisers. Personal hygiene is a concern for many during festival season, but guests of the Pop-Up Hotel won't have to deal with the stench of the long-drops. Instead of queues for cold showers, glampers will be offered private bathrooms, and there's not a wet wipe in sight, as the bathrooms come complete with sustainable products from Wild. In fact, not only will guests be clean - which is a big ask in itself at Glasto - they will also be looking truly radiant. The salon pamper area will see guests offered "complimentary tools and products, private cubicle hot showers 24 hours a day and proper flushing loos". Makeup artists from Sephora will be on hand to add a bit of sparkle to the experience, offering "festival-themed makeup services and hair treatments". Those who prefer the DIY approach can also make use of the self-serve salon with Sephora products. Although guests might have a bit more disposable income than the average person, they're still human. And if they have a bit too much to drink and end up feeling a bit worse for wear, they don't have to rely on dusty paracetamol and high hopes from a pricey green juice - they can simply inject wellness into their veins, via bespoke IV infusions. The destination says: "The Wellness Space [is] a cutting-edge spa experience with contrast therapies; saunas and ice baths paired with breathwork, yoga and wellness experiences curated by The Pop-Up Hotel's Heads of Wellbeing: Experts Richie Norton and Rob & Josie da Bank. "Body Brilliant bespoke treatments from vitamin booster drops shots to bespoke IV infusions and compression therapy to revitalise festival weary bodies." Homewood House Hotel Massage will be on hand to offer "advanced therapeutic techniques, nature's finest botanicals and science-led complexes along with signature touches, for truly magical experiences that relax the mind and reward the skin". For a bit of a boost, forget the Red Bull, coffee will be provided by the Hotel's caffeine partner Lavazza, who will be brewing authentic Italian coffee and cocktails. The brand will also be operating a bar, restaurant and courtyard Kitchen & The Deli.
News24
05-06-2025
- Business
- News24
Strongbow ad promotes booze to help manage work stress, watchdog finds
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled against a television commercial for Strongbow Gold Apple cider, citing violations of the Alcohol Industry Communication Code of Conduct. A consumer complaint claimed that the advert promoted alcohol as a way to manage workplace stress, a claim the ARB upheld after its review. The advert opens with a stressed office worker, overwhelmed by a large pile of paperwork, while being berated by a colleague. The scene transitions to upbeat, fast-paced music accompanied by placards resembling firewalls that fill the worker's computer screen, displaying the words 'WARNING' and 'NEVER STOP PLAYING.' The focus then returns to the man, still seated at his desk, which is now cleared of the previously piled-up files. He smiles while holding a paper aeroplane, which transforms into a bottle of Strongbow Gold Apple cider. He leans back in his chair, feet propped up on the desk. All visible computer monitor screens display the time as 17:00. The words 'Never stop playing' then come on-screen again, along with a disclaimer that the drinks are not for sale to anyone under the age of 18. In its findings, the ARB acknowledged the advertiser's argument that the folding of the paper aeroplane and the subsequent transformation into a cider bottle were intended as a lighthearted, metaphorical representation of 'leaving work behind' and embracing post-work leisure. However, the ARB argued that the advert would reasonably be interpreted by viewers as portraying alcohol consumption as a solution to workplace stress. The ARB took issue with the pivotal moment in the advert: the stressed worker visibly transitioning to a state of happiness after the introduction of the cider. This, the ARB argued, directly ties emotional relief and relaxation to the product, in line with clause 1.4.1 of the Alcohol Industry Communication Code that explicitly prohibits any suggestion in advertising that alcohol consumption can reduce stress, improve relaxation, or solve personal or professional challenges. The advertisers for the Strongbow Gold Apple cider were ordered to withdraw the advertisement and prohibited from using it again in its current form.
Wales Online
26-05-2025
- Wales Online
Man set fire to his flat then sat down to watch TV, drink cider and snort cocaine
Man set fire to his flat then sat down to watch TV, drink cider and snort cocaine A police officer entered the burning building to help an elderly resident to safety Nicholas Ronan (Image: South Wales Police ) A man started a fire in his flat then sat down in the living room to watch television, drink cider and snort cocaine, a court has heard. Nicholas Ronan started the blaze knowing there were other residents in the block, including an elderly woman with serious mobility issues. Swansea Crown Court heard Ronan was shouting about "ghosts" in the property, and he threatened to attack emergency workers who approached him. The defendant's barrister said his client had been taking a "cocktail" of prescription medication, illicit substances and alcohol at the time of the incident but was now abstinent in custody and was "disgusted" at his behaviour. Georgia Donohue, prosecuting, told the court that on the morning of December 9 last year a member of the public was walking along Parry Road in Port Talbot when he heard a smashing noise and saw a dumbbell come flying out of a ground floor window of a two-storey block of flats. She said a woman then ran out of the flats shouting "He has lit a fire!" The court heard the passer-by approached the broken window and court could feel heat radiating from inside. In the room the man saw Nicholas Ronan sitting down watching TV, drinking a can of Strongbow, and snorting what appeared to be cocaine. The man shouted for Ronan to get out, and the defendant replied: "The ghosts are going to get me". For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter The court heard another residents of the block had already called 999 to report the fire and to tell emergency services that there was an elderly bed-bound woman and her carer in the flats who could not get out. Article continues below Police were soon on the scene and an officer entered the block to help the woman and her carer to safety. Firefighters then arrived and put out the flat fire. The prosecutor said by now Ronan was sitting on a nearby wall holding a dumbbell and talking about "black ghosts" in the property. The defendant was approached by a firefighter and threatened to "smash" the officer if he came any closer. When a policeman approached him the defendant threw the dumbbell in his direction and threatened to rip his head off. He then told the firefighter that he started the fire with curtains. The 42-year-old defendant was arrested and in his interview said he had been cold after taking a shower so lit a fire. He then asked if the "old lady" was alright. Read about a man who torched a car in a revenge attack but was caught because of the 'distinctive' way he walks The court heard that an investigation into the fire concluded there had been three separates seats of fire - behind then front door, in the kitchen, and on a chair in the living room. The cost of making-good the fire damage to the Tai Tarian housing association property was put at £60,000. The court heard the bathroom of the defendant's flat was also found to be badly damaged but that was unconnected to the fire. Nicholas Daniel Ronan, of Parry Road, Port Talbot, had previously pleaded guilty to arson and to affray and possession of an offensive weapon - the latter charges relate to his conduct towards fire and police officers at the scene - when he appeared in the dock for sentencing. He has seven previous convictions for seven offences including public disorder, thefts, and a sexual offence. James McKenna, for Ronan, said given the "bizarre set of circumstances" in the case the defence felt it necessary to request a psychiatric report to assist the court. He said at the time of the incident the defendant had been taking a "cocktail" of prescription medication, illicit substances and alcohol but a period of abstinence in custody had enabled him to reflect on his behaviour and he feels "disgusted" at what he did. He added that Ronan wants to relocate to Swansea or Cardiff after serving his sentence and wants to "remove himself from a peer group which misuses drink and drugs". Judge Paul Thomas KC told Ronan he had set no fewer than three fires in his flat knowing other residents were in the building including a bed-bound woman. He said apart from the £60,000 worth of damage to the flat which others would have to pay to put right, Ronan had caused "incalculable" distress to his fellow residents. Article continues below The judge said he had read the pre-sentence report and the psychiatric reports in the case and he said he was satisfied Ronan had been fit to enter his pleas and remains fit to be sentenced. With discounts for his guilty pleas Ronan was sentenced to four years and four months in prison comprising four years for the arson and four months for the affray and weapon offences to run consecutively. He will serve two-thirds of the sentence in custody before being released on licence to serve the remainder in the community.
Irish Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
The Irish Times view on Sinn Féin vs the Normans: a cartoonish version of history
What did the Normans ever do for us? This small proto-nation of Viking origin in what is now northern France had a remarkable impact on medieval Europe and hence on the world we now live in. At one point Normans held sway over territories from the Mediterranean to the North Sea. The most famous of them, in the English-speaking world at least, was William, Duke of Normandy, better known as William the Conqueror, the 1,000th anniversary of whose birth falls in 2027. To coincide with the occasion, authorities in modern Normandy have initiated an international event, with participation from France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Channel Islands, Italy, Norway and Denmark. The Normans reshaped the political order in Sicily and southern Italy, contributed to the emergence of modern France, ended Anglo-Saxon rule in England and, from the 12th century onward, became a powerful force in Gaelic Ireland. The State's involvement in the commemoration has aroused the ire of Sinn Féin's spokesman on Gaeilge, Gaeltacht and Arts, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, who deems it 'offensive' due to the connection with William, and by extension with the Norman invasion of Ireland which took place a century after the battle of Hastings. READ MORE This seems hard on William, who never showed any interest in Ireland. But it appears that in the eyes of Sinn Féin he is to be blamed for Strongbow, the Statutes of Kilkenny, Cromwell, the Penal Laws, the Famine and last year's 5-0 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland at Wembley. Such a historical nonsense would be laughable were it not for the fact that it trades in the same chauvinistic victimology that is driving the rise of the extreme right across Europe. Sinn Féin is usually keen to present itself as a modern, progressive and tolerant political movement. But occasionally the mask slips to reveal a pinched and narrow ethnonationalism that denies the complexity of the past and clings to a cartoonish version of history. It is time for the party to decide which version of itself it prefers.
