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#SUGARTAX

Recipes of many soft drinks sold in the UK are set to change after a new sugar tax was implemented. The tax on sugary drinks is designed to reduce sugar consumption, help fight obesity and pump money into children’s health projects, but some people aren’t happy about it.

@Masoncrossbooks

said: “You have destroyed Lucozade, Ribena and Irn Bru. You are history’s greatest monster, George Osborne.”

@a_leesha1 wrote: “We need different measures, not just putting tax on everything. Healthy food is VERY expensive and someone who’s on a lower income can’t really afford that, can they? So putting tax on products they can afford is absurd. Try making healthier food cheaper for them.”

@Simonroffe posted: “100% behind the sugar tax as it has encouraged manufacturers to change their recipe. Obesity is a real health pandemic. Education in health awareness is important of course, but this is also a strong step.”

#KATIEARCHIBALD

Katie Archibald won Scotland’s second gold medal of the Commonwealth Games with a stunning ride in the women’s individual pursuit before watching her brother John win silver in the men’s event.

@chrishoy tweeted: “Gold and silver in the velodrome today for Scotland, outstanding from @_katiearchibald and her brother @jjzarchibald, many congratulations!!”

@Stephentweeted wrote: “I remember watching Katie Archibald warming up at Glasgow 2014 and was exhausted. She is a machine.”

@digitalmaverick posted: “Shivers up my spine hearing the Scottish national anthem playing for Katie Archibald’s gold medal win.”

#ERICBRISTOW

Darts legend Eric Bristow has died aged 60. Known as The Crafty Cockney, the five-time world champion was rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack.

@Barryhearn said: “Sad news. A maverick, a legend and one of the main reasons darts is loved by so many people. We shall not see his like again. RIP Eric.”

@Matthewjrudd wrote: “Bristow was a huge talent, massive personality, utterly fearless and backed up by the showmanship with doubles and titles.”

@Lapstar11 added: “A darting legend and a very funny man. RIP Eric.”