Decision due on plans for effective ban on new takeaways in Newcastle
Under the proposals, planning permission would not be granted to new takeaways in most areas of the city in a crackdown on obesity.
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Plans to ban new takeaways in bid to tackle obesity
Newcastle Council has announced controversial plans that could effectively ban new takeaways from opening.
Obesity drug cuts risk of heart attack or stroke 'regardless of weight lost’
A weekly dose of Wegovy, alongside standard care for the prevention of heart attacks or stroke, lowered the risk by 20% compared with those given a placebo.