An obesity campaigner from Plymouth says councils across the UK should put tighter controls on takeaways opening in certain areas of towns and cities. Stephen Beer from St Budeaux has featured on many television programmes about the battles with his weight. Now at 35 stone, Stephen is on a strict diet to try and get his weight down and live a more healthy lifestyle. However, he claims the easy accessibility of takeaways has contributed to his obesity. £16bn Obesity related illnesses are costing the NHS an average of £16 billion pounds a year. Stephen has campaigned against new branches of certain takeaways and fast-food author
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I’m Stephen Beer, an award-winning podcaster and radio host based in Devon, dedicating my work to meeting people at life’s crossroads—where trauma, mental health, faith, relationships, and hope intersect. My space is inclusive, unhurried, and honest: no performative positivity, just real stories, real grace, and real connection.
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