Dec

With the upcoming pressure of looking your best for the party season as well as the post Christmas aftermath of all that rich food, drink and selections boxes, it’s that time of year when we all want to shift a few pounds. Unfortunately, maintaining that fabulous new physique longer than a couple of months can be much harder than you think and then the yo-yo...

Oct

Congratulations are in order!  41-year old Haseeb Ahmad, from Oadby, was a member of Team GB which travelled out to the Chinese capital for the climax of the Paratriathlon World Championship Series on 9th September. He competed in all three events; a 750m swim, a 20km cycle ride and a 5km run with the aid of his guide, Duncan Shea-Simonds.  Haseeb finished...

Oct

Shortly after giving birth to her son Mason last year, Kelly’s husband Brian was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and given no more than 12 months to live. On October 22nd 2011 they plan to marry. Gem 106 received an email from Kelly asking for their support and the response was overwhelming. Businesses across the Midlands have provided their services free...

Aug

Oadby Wyggestonian under 14s are celebrating after winning the inaugural JP Morgan Premiership Rugby 7s Cup at Leicester Tigers on Saturday 20th August. They lifted the silverware after beating Oakham 21-5 in the final at Welford Road, which was played after Tigers’ pre-season friendly win over Lyon. As part of their prize, Oadby Wyggs have also been...

Jun

From 1-3 July, Showcase Cinema de Lux Leicester in the Highcross will be partnering up with Sony Digital Cinema to present the final rounds of Wimbledon 2011 live in 3D! This year’s tournament is already in full swing (geddit?) and Showcase Cinema de Lux Leicester will screen the Men’s Semi-Finals and both the Men’s and Women’s Finals live in 3D- so...

Jun

If your teeth aren’t necessarily as straight as you’d like, but you feel you’re too old for braces, think again. Invisalign are nearly invisible, removable aligners that you change every two weeks for the next set. Each aligner is individually manufactured for your teeth and the process works for a variety of tooth traumas (over and under...