Cocaine traces in Houses of Parliament

May I ask our two local MPs Mr Buckland and Mr Tomlinson to answer a simple question?

If any pub or club, or nightclub in Swindon was investigated by the police with a sniffer dog.The best being Spaniels. I have one, they missing nothing scent wise.

If 11 areas out of 12 showed clear indications of cocaine usage.Would that premises not lose its license to serve alcohol?

Why the delay then in the Houses of Parliament bars?

Bill Williams

Merlin Way

Covingham

Get squashing those Christmas drinks cans

It's great to see so many people taking recycling seriously.

There is a way that we can all help further by flattening the tins and plastic before recycling.

This would reduce the space taken up in the collection vehicles allowing them to cover more than double the number of houses before they need to return to the depot and maybe save both money and time for our underrated waste disposal operatives.

Gerry Taylor

Newcastle Street

Swindon

Take care of yourself during festive period

Christmas is a time to enjoy yourself and have treats that you wouldn’t regularly eat at other times of the year.

But if you have diabetes, or are close to someone who does, you may find that this time of year can make managing your diabetes more difficult,

Luckily, Diabetes UK have loads of helpful info to help you enjoy yourself throughout the festive season without compromising your healthy eating habits or diabetes self-management.

Make sure you’re stocked up on all the medications you need while your GP is shut.

Be aware of higher blood sugar levels. It is fine to have the occasional spike but try to make sure your blood sugar levels don’t stay too high for too long.

Ensure that you have your COVID-19 vaccines and the flu jab, this winter

Stay active to help manage your diabetes

Try simple swaps to make your festive occasions a little healthier. Could you have natural yogurt instead of double cream with your dessert, for example?

And finally, don’t feel guilty about enjoying some Christmas treats! For more information, guidance and support, please visit diabetes.org.uk

Phaedra Perry

Regional Head

Diabetes UK South West

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