WEEK IN NUMBERS

12%

The percentage by which eating a diet high in ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of cancer. A study of 104,980 adults with an average age of 43 showed that foods such as fizzy drinks, packaged bread and cake, cereal and processed meats could increase the risk.

82

The age at which Robert “Bob” Barnett of Barnetts Motor Group recently died. Described as a “Dundonian through and through”, Mr Barnett ran Barnetts Motor Group with 11 dealerships in the city and was a well-known and respected local business man.

650

The number of years since the role of Black Rod was first introduced into the House of Lords. Sarah Clarke, former championships director at the All-England Lawn Tennis Club, is the first female ever to take the title.

25

The number of series of the Top Gear programme.

As the 25th series launches, presenter Matt LeBlanc said he believed the chemistry between the three hosts will help the show get back on track. This will be the current line-up’s third series together and the Friends star hopes their relationship will attract new viewers to the show.

1904

The year in which Mary was the most popular name for new baby girls in England and Wales. According to bookmakers, Mary is the new favourite name for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third baby.