The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Alcohol warning in Hindi, foreign films on the rise

CBFC requires anti-liquor watermarks in Hindi and foreign films featuring alcohol consumption, following Ministry of Health guidelines.

The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024

"I think we need more people that can say, ‘I’m sober and that doesn’t make me less of a metal fan.’” Meet the people behind Raven Records, London's new heavy metal record store, coffee joint and, uniquely, alcohol-free bar

Raven Records owners Ben and Chloe are serving riffs, 0% booze, excellent coffee and a message that heavy metal doesn't have to be about getting drunk

Metal Hammer · Mar 25, 2024

“If somebody’s got an alcohol problem or a drug problem, there’s nothing you can do”: the epic life of Don Airey, the man who has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Ritchie Blackmore and Gary Moore and lived to tell the tale

Ozzy, Richie Blackmore, Gary Moore - keyboard maestro Don Airey has worked with them all and has the stories to prove it

Louder · Mar 24, 2024

Brickbat: You Blew It

Officials in Fowlerville, Michigan, have agreed to pay $320,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by Ryohei Akima, who was wrongly charged with driving under the influence after a rookie officer misread a breathalyzer test. Akima blew a 0.02, below the blood alcohol content for a drunk driving charge. But officer…

Reason · Mar 20, 2024

'It's not murder': woman's killer claims self-defence

The partner of a woman killed in a NSW bush hut says he tried to hide a bloodied mattress in a panic because it looked like he'd murdered her, a jury has heard.

AAP · Mar 20, 2024

Delta Airlines pilot found over alcohol limit before New York flight from Edinburgh jailed

Lawrence Russell was found to have more than double blood alcohol limit just before flight to JFK

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2024

Pilot jailed after trying to fly plane from Edinburgh to New York while drunk

The Delta Airlines employee was caught with a half empty bottle of Jägermeister in his hand luggage

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024

‘Complex’ post-Brexit tax rules means price rises for UK wine drinkers

Wine Society describes planned alcohol duty changes as ‘ludicrous, expensive and probably unworkable’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024

University Of Maryland Lifts Suspension On Most Fraternities

University of Maryland lifts suspension on most fraternities and sororities after hazing investigation, with disturbing reports and ongoing legal proceedings.

Top News · Mar 16, 2024

Because 'Marijuana Is Dangerous,' 2 Inveterate Drug Warriors Say, 'Legalizing It Was a Mistake'

William Barr and John Walters ignore the benefits of legalization and systematically exaggerate its costs.

Reason · Mar 15, 2024