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Greater Manchester is one of the most sleep-deprived regions in the UK

Two regions in Greater Manchester made it onto the list of Britain's tiredest towns - with one even claiming the top spot.

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2020 has been an exhausting year to say the least. And the stats show that Greater Manchester is absolutely shattered.

According to research compiled by Supplement Place, two areas in our metropolitan county ranked among the sleepiest towns in the entire country.

The health store obtained the data by looking at which residents entered the most sleep-related searches and placed orders for dozing supplements.

It turns out Bolton is the most bushed of all.

The town lies on top of the lethargic pile of weary regions – earning a ‘sleepy score’ of 7.77.

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An exhausted Manchester also ranked high – tying joint seventh with Belfast.

Stats show Leicester, Liverpool and Nottingham are all seriously fatigued cities, whilst Wolverhampton and Bournemouth also managed to crawl their way into the top ten.

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The full results, in order of sleepiness, were:

  • Bolton
  • Bristol
  • Leicester
  • Liverpool
  • Nottingham
  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
  • Manchester
  • Belfast
  • Wolverhampton
  • Bournemouth

Supplement Place has also published some guidance on getting a good night’s sleep – and if these stats are anything to go by, most of us should probably be paying close attention.

The suggestions are:

  • Establish a regular sleeping pattern (go to bed and get up at the same time each)
  • Limit your screen time (particularly before bedtime)
  • Exercise (even light exercise can apparently play a role in nodding off)
  • Limit your food & drink intake before bed (full bellies or too much caffeine can cause havoc with your sleeping patterns)

If you’re not too bleary-eyed, you can read the full report over Supplement Place here.

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A young lad is walking all the way from Manchester to Ibiza for a truly tear-jerking cause

Danny Jones Danny Jones Henry Moores walking from Manchester to Ocean Beach club in Ibiza for charity

We recently came across the story of a young man who has set himself the task of walking all the way from Manchester to Ibiza in an effort to raise money for a truly tear-jerking charitable cause.

In case you haven’t heard of him already, the legend responsible behind this is Henry Oscar Moores, a 21-year-old from Macclesfield in Cheshire who is essentially completing a marathon every single day to complete his voyage from rainy 0161 to sunny Spain.

Nearly halfway into his epic trek already, the youngster has been battling plenty of obstacles, not least heavy rain – and that was just here in Greater Manchester…

Going live each day as thousands of followers tune in to support his latest steps, his real-world journey has sparked a wholesome new community online and we’ve got nothing but the utmost respect.

@henryoscarmoores Day 24 Walking from Manchester to Ibiza #henryswalk ♬ Solas X Interstellar – Gabriel Albuquerqüe

What is Henry Moores raising money for?

It’s set to take him around 60 days in total, all being well, but what exactly is Henry Moores doing all this for? Or rather who?

Well, the answer is as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking, as the ‘Henry Walk’ from Manchester to Ibiza is all in aid of the Tony Hudgell Foundation, a charity set up in honour of the now nine-year-old boy of the same name and the youngest ever Pride of Britain winner.

Hudgell was sadly the victim of horrific child abuse ever since he was a toddler, so much so that he had to have both of his legs amputated as a result of the treatment. In 2020, when he was still just five, Tony set out to raise £500 by walking 10k in his prosthetic legs. He ended up amassing £1.8m. Incredible.

With a non-profit officially registered in his name since 2021, the organisation aims to provide support to children affected by physical, emotional or psychological abuse. His story also helped usher in Tony’s Law. Now taking over the reins, Henry is pounding the pavement on his behalf – and smashing it.

He’s even been given an added incentive by Ibiza’s Ocean Beach owner, Wayne Lineker.

Promising to help Henry finish the walk if he makes it all the way to his final 30k leg in Ibiza Town to the famous club – he’s already polished off the 507km from Manchester to Portsmouth and is currently chipping away at the 1818km stint from Caen in France to Denia – Lineker and the likes of radio DJ Charlie Sloth have been backing the effort since day one.

He actually achieved a similar feat last year, raising over £20k by walking from Macclesfield to Paris to provide Christmas meals and experiences to those less fortunate across the region. Here’s even been running some sections. We’re sure there’ll be a victory shot or two waiting for him at the finish line too.

Describing Tony as an inspirational young figure “who captures hearts with his bravery, optimism, and infectious smile”, even despite his daily struggle and constant treatment, we can’t overstate the admiration we have for both of them. He’s already smashed his initial £20k and just keeps going.

“We really appreciate any donations; we know times are tough. Don’t hesitate if you can’t donate; continue to share and support us in any other way. Thanks to everyone for the past couple of weeks; it’s been insane.” You can do your bit by donating HERE or to Tony Hudgell’s operation fund directly.

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Bolton has been named the ‘mouldiest’ place in the UK

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Bolton has been named the ‘mouldiest’ place in the UK, and it’s joined by two other Greater Manchester towns in the top 10.

Talk about a not-so-coveted title, right?

From damp flats to poorly-ventilated houses, the battle against mould seems to be constant for many UK residents, and while Awaab’s Law – which was named in memory of Rochdale toddler, Awaab Ishak, and introduced back in 2023 – was brought in to tackle this very problem, by mandating faster response times from social housing landlords for dealing with damp-related issues, the problem still continues for homeowners and tenants alike despite this new legislation.

And now, some new research by thermal imaging experts at Tester has revealed where the ‘mouldiest’ places to live in the UK are.

Bolton has been named the ‘mouldiest’ place in the UK / Credit: Wikimedia Commons | Benjamin Elliott (via Unsplash)

Tester measured the average monthly search volume for various mould-related terms over the past 12 months – including ‘mould removal cost’, and ‘black mould removal’ – to figure out where the mouldiest places in the country are, and devise a top 10 list.

Bolton takes the title of the UK’s mouldiest place, according to the new research, with an average monthly search volume for mould-related terms of 945 per 100,000 people, and ‘magic mould’ being the most-searched term as residents seem eager to find a simple solution to their ever-growing mould problems. 

Top 10 ‘mouldiest’ places in the UK

  1. Bolton
  2. Croydon
  3. Manchester
  4. Bath
  5. Bristol
  6. Lincoln
  7. Bournemouth
  8. Norwich
  9. Stockport
  10. Wakefield

Manchester places third on the list, with an average monthly search volume of 922 per 100,000 people, and Stockport also features in the less-than-ideal top 10 at number nine.

Croydon in London claims the runner-up spot on the list, while Bath and Bristol round out the top five alongside Manchester, and Lincoln, Norwich, and Wakefield are some of the other areas to make up the top 10.

A spokesperson for Tester admitted that the surge in searches for mould-related terms in the UK is “worrying to say the least”.

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Speaking on the findings from the team’s new research, they continued in a statement: “The study shows that UK residents are actively seeking out mould removal solutions, pointing to a wider problem of mould and mildew growth in homes not being properly dealt with, either by landlords or homeowners themselves.”

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