Obesity in Wolverhampton tackled by families programme

Children as young as five are being coached to improve their lifestyles under a radical programme to tackle obesity in Wolverhampton.

The 5 star Families Programme is being run by the City of Wolverhampton Council.

More than 50 families have been referred to the 10-week programme of exercise and cookery skills.

Nearly 70% of adults and more than 40% of children in Wolverhampton are classed as obese, according to the local authority.