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Calls for Loftus 'eyesore' pub to be improved
Calls for Loftus 'eyesore' pub to be improved

BBC News

time14-07-2025

  • Business
  • BBC News

Calls for Loftus 'eyesore' pub to be improved

Calls have been made for a plan to be drawn up to improve an eyesore former pub at the entrance of a Royal Hotel has lain empty on the side of A174 leading into Loftus for many years and a for sale sign was recently put up plans to turn it into an apartment-style hotel and supported living flats did not materialise, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said."It is a building in dire need of repair and slap bang next to a public footpath, and we need to make sure it is safe," Redcar and Cleveland Council's Loftus ward representative Wayne Davies said. 'Massive carbuncle' The independent councillor told a council meeting it was "the last eyesore" in the town, after a number of interventions on other buildings."We will keep pressing and it may have to go down the enforcement route," he councillor Tim Gray claimed the appearance of the Royal Hotel was affecting tourism in the area."It is a massive carbuncle and can't be left in the state it is," he added he was hoping to meet with an enforcement officer at the Labour-led council to discuss the building."The Royal holds a lot of memories for people," he said."I bought my first legal pint there and had my wedding reception in there, and that's why I am passionate about it." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.

The Longevity Investment Revolution And Why Smart Money Is Betting On Human Optimization
The Longevity Investment Revolution And Why Smart Money Is Betting On Human Optimization

Forbes

time16-06-2025

  • Health
  • Forbes

The Longevity Investment Revolution And Why Smart Money Is Betting On Human Optimization

Viewed from behind, a researcher manipulates a sample under a microscope in a biotechnology lab at ... More the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, January 21, 2010. From the Homewood Photography collection. (Photo by JHU Sheridan Libraries/Gado/Getty Images) The longevity industry has reached an inflection point. What once seemed like science fiction-reversing aging, optimizing human performance, and extending healthspan-is now attracting serious institutional capital and delivering measurable results. At the recent -Health Optimisation Summit in Austin, Texas, industry leaders gathered to discuss not just the science of longevity, but its commercial viability. Tim Grey, CEO and founder at Health Optimisation Leading the conversation was Tim Gray, founder and CEO of the Health Optimisation Summit and one of the UK's most prominent biohacking advocate. Gray, who tracks over 35 biomarkers daily and has built London's first private hyperbaric oxygen clinic, offers a unique perspective on where the smart money should flow in the next decade. Gray identifies four key areas poised for commercial breakthrough in the next 5-10 years, each with distinct advantages for investors and consumers alike. "Mitochondrial support tools like Urolithin A will scale fast due to mounting human data and immediate felt benefits," Gray explains. Companies like Timeline Nutrition, which produces Urolithin A supplements, are seeing rapid adoption because consumers experience tangible improvements in energy, performance, and recovery. The appeal lies in what Gray calls "mechanistic clarity"-consumers understand why these products work at the cellular level. When people feel better within weeks of starting a regimen, word-of-mouth marketing becomes invaluable. The second pillar encompasses accessible technologies that require no prescription or medical supervision. Red light therapy devices, advanced wearables, and blue light blocking glasses represent what Gray terms "low-friction, daily-use tools that build trust and habit." Swanwick's blue light glasses exemplify this category's potential. "They work from night one," Gray notes. "Better sleep proves the point immediately." This instant gratification creates customer loyalty while building sustainable revenue streams. Perhaps most intriguingly, Gray sees psychedelics and compounds like methylene blue "rapidly evolving from fringe to frontier." Methylene blue shows particular promise for mitochondrial and cognitive support, while psychedelics, when properly regulated, could revolutionize mental health and trauma resolution. "The key is regulation done correctly," Gray emphasizes. "These aren't recreational substances-they're precision tools for brain optimization." The fourth pillar may be the most overlooked by traditional investors, yet Gray considers it essential. "Community is longevity's fourth pillar and the most overlooked," he states, citing research that chronic loneliness can reduce lifespan by up to 50%. Gray's own -Health Optimisation Summit demonstrates this principle in action. "I've seen how reconnecting in real life leads to more consistent action, better choices, and happier lives," he observes. The implication for investors is clear: platforms that combine health optimization with community building have inherent advantages in user retention and engagement. Gray doesn't shy away from discussing the regulatory roadblocks that have historically stifled innovation in the longevity space. His analysis reveals patterns that savvy investors should understand. "The science is extraordinary, the results compelling, but U.S. regulation has stifled progress," Gray explains regarding stem cell therapies. While other countries advanced, American companies faced increasing restrictions, often influenced by pharmaceutical industry pressure. This regulatory capture extends to peptides, compounds that help the body optimize natural processes disrupted by modern lifestyle factors. "The results are often astonishing," Gray notes, "but because they don't carry high revenue potential for pharma and can't be easily patented, regulation is slow and access is limited." The opportunity lies in recognizing that regulation often follows revenue protection rather than safety concerns. "Medical-grade devices that get real outcomes are suppressed when they threaten the pharma model," Gray observes. Gray emphasizes that regulatory challenges create opportunities for companies that prioritize quality and transparency. He cites recent scandals where supplement brands launched with zero active ingredients-including a creatine brand caught with no actual creatine. "That level of negligence destroys consumer trust," he states. Companies that invest in third-party testing, ingredient purity, and transparent labeling will capture market share as the industry matures. When it comes to investable business models, Gray advocates for hybrid strategies that combine multiple revenue streams and data advantages. Companies like Levels, Oura, Whoop, InsideTracker, and SelfDecode succeed by building recurring revenue while giving consumers control over their health data. This model creates defensible moats through proprietary algorithms and user engagement. "Platform models that layer sleep, labs, DNA, and behavior into one intelligent system, especially with practitioner support, are very defensible," Gray explains. Gray identifies a significant market gap: a centralized health operating system that consolidates all biometric, diagnostic, and clinical data. "Imagine combining X-rays, MRIs, HRV, blood work, glucose, and sleep trends into one AI-coached overview," he envisions. This vision includes blockchain for privacy protection and AI for detection and optimization. "We need personalized, decentralized health ownership powered by unified insight," Gray states. The first company to execute this vision effectively could capture enormous market value. Gray's investment philosophy is informed by notable failures in the sector. He points to 23andMe as a cautionary tale about business model integrity. "23andMe had huge promise in democratizing DNA data," he reflects. "But by monetizing that data through pharma deals, they lost trust. The failure wasn't in science-it was in ethics and business integrity." The lesson extends beyond data privacy. "You can't slap 'longevity' on a label and expect it to sell," Gray warns. "Integrity, transparency, and measurable results are now the minimum bar." Gray's approach to longevity investing is data-driven, both literally and figuratively. "You can't hack what you don't track," he states, outlining three essential data layers for effective longevity protocols: Genetic Blueprint: Platforms like SelfDecode provide foundational understanding through DNA testing. Real-time Metrics: Devices from Oura, Ultra Human, and continuous glucose monitors like Lingo track HRV, sleep, temperature, and movement patterns. Functional Expression: Advanced testing including biological aging markers (GlycanAge), cellular mineral status (Upgraded Formulas), and heavy metal testing (Quicksilver Tri-Test) reveals how genetics translate into current health status. "Testing is no longer a luxury. It's fundamental," Gray emphasizes. Companies that make sophisticated testing accessible and actionable are positioned for significant growth. Gray's investment criteria distinguish between essential validation and academic prestige. For early-stage companies, he prioritizes: Must-haves: Nice-to-haves: "It's not about perfect science on day one," Gray clarifies. "It's about evidence of benefit and a clear trajectory to trust." Gray's exit strategy recognizes the longevity sector's unique position between consumer goods and healthcare. He draws parallels to successful consumer health exits like Method, Ecover, and Primal Kitchen, all acquired for hundreds of millions. "Insurance companies and tech giants are buying diagnostics and prevention to lower risk and improve engagement," he notes. The strategy focuses on building companies that keep people healthy rather than managing disease. Interestingly, Gray sees pharmaceutical companies as potential acquirers rather than competitors. "They're hot to buy these ventures," he observes, though he hopes they'll nurture rather than suppress innovation. Gray identifies several underexploited opportunities for investors: Technology Integration: The market desperately needs unified systems where wearables, diagnostics, and lifestyle data coexist seamlessly. Demographic Focus: Women over 40 represent the most engaged health-spending demographic yet remain drastically underserved by current offerings. Pricing Accessibility: Current solutions often exclude middle-market consumers. Tiered and freemium models could democratize biohacking tools significantly. Distribution Channels: While most sales occur online, "health is lived offline." Companies that bridge digital insights with real-world community building have competitive advantages. Public skepticism around biohacking and anti-aging claims doesn't concern Gray-it excites him. "Skepticism filters out the fluff. What survives is what works," he states. He points to companies that have earned trust through immediate, visible results. Mythos Men's skincare line succeeds because customers see improvements quickly. Swanwick's blue light blockers work from the first night. Red light therapy devices reduce pain and boost energy measurably. "The longevity brands that survive will be those whose products deliver real outcomes," Gray predicts. "The ones that don't, won't. That's a good thing." Gray frames the longevity investment opportunity within a broader healthcare failure. "If pharma truly solved chronic illness, there'd be no need for biohacking," he notes. "But it didn't. And so the world turned elsewhere." The result is unprecedented access to health optimization tools and knowledge. Gray points to community members like Mark Sisson, JJ Virgin, and Ben Greenfield as proof that longevity approaches work across age groups. Drawing parallels to other sector maturation cycles, Gray sees longevity today resembling wellness in 2011-"full of promise, but lacking structure." Like early tech, mavericks are building solutions before mainstream adoption. "What's different now is that people are getting results faster than anyone expected," he observes. Gray identifies community as the common thread across successful sectors, from finance to fashion to health. "Collaboration and connection is the highest form of intelligence," he states. "In longevity, community is medicine." Tim Gray's investment philosophy in the longevity space synthesizes scientific rigor with commercial pragmatism. His approach prioritizes companies that: The convergence of consumer demand, technological capability, and institutional capital suggests the longevity sector is approaching a period of rapid growth and consolidation. For investors willing to look beyond traditional healthcare models, the opportunities are unprecedented. "We are always stronger together," Gray concludes, applying his community-first philosophy to the investment landscape itself. In an industry built on optimizing human potential, collaboration may indeed be the highest form of intelligence-and the surest path to returns.

Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II
Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II

Fox News

time28-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Fox News

Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II

Founder and President of The World War II Foundation, Tim Gray, joins Martha to discuss the new documentary 'Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II.' The film follows Bob Hope's incredible efforts to cheer up U.S. troops during World War II. His travels led him to many dangerous, remote locations, but he remained committed to entertaining soldiers and providing them a brief reprieve from the war–a tradition Hope would carry through Korea and Vietnam as well. Tim explains why Bob's legacy has led to other great entertainers carrying on his tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

A Race Against Time to Tell the Personal Stories of WWII
A Race Against Time to Tell the Personal Stories of WWII

Epoch Times

time02-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Epoch Times

A Race Against Time to Tell the Personal Stories of WWII

Documentarian Tim Gray is on a mission to fulfill a lifelong goal that took root when he was a kid growing up in Rhode Island. The founder and president of the nonprofit World War II Foundation and producer of 40 documentaries on World War II is racing against time to achieve his objective of telling every personal story there is to be told about the heroes of the 'Greatest Generation.' 'When I was about six, I picked up a book about World War II and just got hooked. It was one of those World War II encyclopedias, and they were talking about the battle in North Africa and [German Field Marshal Erwin] Rommel,' Gray told The Epoch Times. 'It's just one of those things where you pick up a book when you're six years old, and you just find the topic fascinating. That's kind of how it was with me.' His newest documentary, 'Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and WWII,' will air nationwide on more than 300 local PBS stations throughout May. Using animated maps and interviews with Hollywood historians, authors, and combat veterans, the documentary examines the impact the legendary entertainer and his troupe of performers had on World War II and why President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked some of Hollywood's top stars of radio and movies to hold a microphone instead of a gun in the war. Related Stories 7/18/2024 6/6/2024 Gray, a recipient of the American Public Television National Programming Excellence Award, six Regional Emmy Awards, and dozens of international film awards, recalled his parents taking his somewhat unique passion in stride. 'My dad was a journalist. He worked for the Providence Journal at the time,' he said. 'When I was 10, I asked for Edward R. Murrow's broadcast from London during the Blitz as a Christmas present. And they kind of looked at me and they're like, 'O.K.'' After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, Gray initially followed in his father's footsteps. He became a reporter, then a television sports announcer and news anchor in several states and U.S. markets, including Michigan, Washington, Florida (Fort Myers and Orlando), New York, and Providence, Rhode Island. While in Fort Myers, he was designated sportscaster of the year by the Florida Sportscasters Association and a top features reporter. Tim Gray Courtesy of the World War II Foundation The Past Educates the Future As soon as Gray produced his first WWII documentary, '2006's D-Day: The Price of Freedom,' he knew there was no going back. Today, with just over 60,000 World War II veterans left who served in the United States Army, Navy, or Marines, it's more important than ever for Gray to continue his quest to tell every story possible. The Department of Veterans Affairs has projected that the number of living WWII veterans has fallen below 0.5 percent of the total number of Americans who served in the conflict. Gray said their 'humility' can inspire young people to 'tackle their problems in life, in adversity, the way that these men and women did.' 'They fought a World War, they came home, they were very humble about their role in saving the world. These people came back, and they didn't want recognition; they didn't want a lot of accolades. They just wanted to go on with their lives.' It's a striking contrast to what has taken hold today, said Gray, about the obsession of 'social media,' where 'lives are based on clicks and likes.' Back then, even entertainers, such as Bob Hope, the subject of his new documentary, were focused on the good they could be doing for others rather than themselves. 'What [Hope] did during the war, which when you look at it in its totality is incredible,' Gray said. 'Logging 80,000 miles during a world war in prop planes, planes with propellers; there were no jets. He and his team really wanted to do this. And they went to the ends of the earth literally to perform for the troops in Europe and the Pacific.' To ensure these stories reach the widest audiences, the World War II Foundation has a free video streaming app—the Tim Gray's team at work. Courtesy of The World War II Foundation The documentaries are narrated by some of the biggest names in television, music, sports, and movies, and filmed in locations where the stories actually played out across the globe. Actor and longtime advocate of America's servicemen and women, Gary Sinise, is the narrator of the newest, 'Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and WWII.' 'We reach out to teachers all over the world to let them know that this content is free and that their students can spend an hour and just watch this and maybe have a discussion about Auschwitz or Dachau or D-Day or Pearl Harbor,' Gray said. From the start, Gray and his production team knew they were up against the clock. 'We started to do mass interviews, sitting down 50 veterans or survivors at a time. We knew that when we got to 2025, there would not be many left,' Gray said. 'We could do this for another 20 years for what we have in our archives. Once they're all gone, you're going to lose a lot of important in-person narratives. We're trying to make sure that their voices carry on long after they're gone.' After almost 20 years of listening, Gray never tires of discussing the lessons we can all learn from these conversations. 'That's a question I love to answer,' he said. 'That question goes back to being humble. That question comes back to working together as a team to solve problems. Even though it was probably the most momentous time of their life—their teenage years or their early 20s—these men came home and just went on with their lives. They became husbands and fathers and went back to their jobs. And everything that they did after the war, every decision that they made, was impacted by the war. And so I look at them and say, You can live a great life and not have to be patted on the back. They didn't want that. I think they came back with survivor's guilt that they survived, and their best friend Joe didn't. So they lived the rest of their lives in honor of the men who didn't come back. And they held up some pretty high standards.'

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