Triumph motorbikes, Bogus fitness events, Reducing sugar
Thousands of runners have paid to take part in fitness events that never happened. Plus the British motorcycle brand that rose from the ashes to regain a global reputation.
Thousands of people have paid to take part in what have turned out to be bogus running events across the UK. Booking fees were taken, but the runs were then cancelled without refunds. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has discovered that a man who promoted fake sporting events in Northern Ireland in 2015 is behind a series of bogus events, including a number which have been advertised for later this month.
Britain's motorcycle industry was once enormous, with several world famous brands. But the industry shrank and almost died in the face of competition from Japan and elsewhere. One great British name has though risen from the ashes to regain its global reputation for reliability and cool. Triumph Motorcycles re-opened 27 years ago, re-booting a well-loved classic brand. How have they succeeded where others have failed, and what does it mean when they say their bikes are "beautiful, authentic and British"?
Is the UK's food industry doing enough to reduce sugar in food? A survey reveals that many MPs feel the industry could do more to help tackle growing levels of obesity. Fifty eight per cent of women and sixty eight per cent of men in the UK are considered overweight or obese. Food producers have re-formulated many products and reduced the portion size of others. The industry says that reducing sugar is just one of many steps that are needed to move towards better overall diets and healthier lifestyles. But as producers prepare for a sugar tax on soft drinks which comes into force next year, might something similar be needed for food? The journalist and TV presenter, Dr Michael Mosley gives us his appraisal.
Producer: Jonathan Hallewell
Presenter: Shari Vahl.
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Bogus Fitness Events
The runners who paid to take part in fitness events that never happened
Duration: 09:23
Triumph Motorbikes
The British manufacturing brand that rose from the ashes to build a global reputation
Duration: 06:55
Education for Disabled Students
The disabled teenagers who say they are being unfairly denied education at home
Duration: 06:34
Reducing Sugar
What more could be done to reduce the sugar in our food?
Duration: 04:37
Christmas Football Update
Sky and the Premier League have now agreed NO matches will be played on Christmas Eve
Duration: 00:27
Local Currency
Will a new, digital-only currency launched in Liverpool, fare any better than the others?
Duration: 06:28
Leaseholders
How a new regulator could help homeowners who are tied into onerous service contracts
Duration: 06:42
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- Fri 20 Oct 2017 12:13Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4