The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Family's 'nightmare' on Ryanair flight as pilot threatens to divert over 'out of control' stag party

A family claims that a Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Tenerife was taken over by a rowdy stag do. They said the group were drinking their own alcohol, shouting, swearing, and even vaping in plain sight.

Irish Mirror · May 6, 2023

Gold Coast family push to reduce stigma around foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

When her son Jazpa couldn't focus at school, Sam Pinnell thought she was a bad parent. A diagnosis of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder changed that.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

Boozy thug challenged girlfriend to fight in Johnstone after funeral

It was stated that alcohol mixed with emotions and the defendant's young age were the cause of the behaviour.

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

Violinist on Russian trains soothes weary commuters

The commuter trains that take wearied workers out of Moscow every day can be difficult — a long and slow trip in close quarters with strangers, some of them drinking alcohol or sprawled sleeping across the seats

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

After decades of trying, how can we deliver more effective alcohol regulation in the NT?

The Northern Territory continues to report the highest levels of alcohol consumption and harm in Australia, despite decades of reform.

The Conversation · May 5, 2023

Macklemore describes drinking 12 shots a night aged 14 as he discusses addiction: ‘That never stopped for me’

‘It was a crazy first time drinking alcohol that never stopped for me,’ rapper said

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Grandpa Greene’s granted licence to serve alcohol at new Saddleworth park cafe

The green light came despite several objections from residents and a parish councillor

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023

Irish Olympian Emmet Brennan details alcohol battle as he celebrates being one year sober

Emmet Brennan has been sober for one year

Irish Mirror · May 3, 2023

West Lothian mum 'slurred her words and swayed' during school run

Debbie Lightfoot was seen “swaying” and “unsteady on her feet” after she arrived by car at a school in Armadale, West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2023

Police release CCTV in hunt for men accused of swiping more than £2k of booze from Tesco

The three men are believed to have 'worked as a team' to steal the alcohol.

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2023