Natalie King

6 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Liam Gilliver |Natalie King

NHS GP Dr Amir Khan has shared five simple ways to help lower your blood pressure - with his first tip being to make a simple swap when it comes to tinned foodHigh blood pressure affects more than 12 million adults in England alone – but a few straightforward dietary changes can help manage the condition. The NHS defines high blood pressure as a reading of 140/90mmHG from a pharmacy, GP surgery or clinic, or 135/85mmHg if taken at home.

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Paige Freshwater |Natalie King

Every dog owner wants their pet to be happy, so they might be surprised to learn a common behaviour can upset their pooch. Here's everything you need to know about the issueDog lovers everywhere want their furry companions to lead joyful and healthy lives – and the idea of accidentally causing them emotional pain is a worry. So with that being said, a dog enthusiast has shed light on a common human behaviour that might be seen as disrespectful by our canine friends.

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Alice Sjöberg |Natalie King

Meg James, who moved to Spain with her family two years ago, said there is one breakfast food she can't get onboard with while travelling around the continentAn American mum who moved to Spain says there's one particular European breakfast habit that she just can't get used to. Meg James, who with her husband and their two sons moved to Madrid in 2023, often shares snippets of their family's experiences as they get used to a different culture.

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Lizzie McAllister |Natalie King

Dr Philip Ovadia, a heart surgeon and author of the health guide Stay off My Operating Table, has shared his top tip for avoiding heart problems. Here's what he had to sayA heart surgeon has issued a stark warning about one food type that could land you on his operating table. The British Heart Foundation reports that approximately 480 people succumb to heart or circulatory diseases daily, with 130 of these individuals being under the age of 75.

3 weeks ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Natalie King |Frances Kindon |Sarah Tulloch

It's been more than ten years since viewers bid farewell to Shameless, the unforgettable Channel 4 dramedy set in Manchester's fictional Chatsworth estate. Debuting in 2004, Shameless quickly established itself as a standout series of the noughties, launching several acting careers in the process. The brainchild of Burnley-born Paul Abbott, the show offered a raw, humorous, and frequently shocking depiction of working-class life in Britain.