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Can you drive the morning after drinking and how long does alcohol stay in your system?

Alcohol creates a sense of false confidence which can lead to risk-taking behaviour behind the wheel. Here's eveything you need to know about the dangers of drink-driving

Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023

Bank holiday Monday alcohol sale times and off licence opening hours amid changes

Today is bank holiday Monday, meaning many people will enjoy a long weekend with an extra day off work or school. Anyone looking to replenish either food or alcohol supplies is being encouraged to check their store’s operating hours in advance.

Irish Mirror · May 1, 2023

Letters sent to loved ones lost to drug and alcohol deaths in bid to reduce stigma

A NEW campaign shares letters to loved ones lost to alcohol and drugs in an attempt to reduce stigma around such deaths.

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2023

Study reveals at least 11% of child maltreatment in NZ could be due to heavy drinking by caregivers

More than one in ten children who are maltreated suffer because of the second-hand effects of alcohol, according to our recently published research.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

Michelle Heaton bravely recalls being 'sad, sick and very frightened' amid addiction hell

Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton has bravely shared a throwback to her first day in rehab where she felt 'sad, sick and very frightened' as she approaches two years sober

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

Rishi Sunak rules out whisky duty rethink despite plea from Humza Yousaf

The Scottish First Minister had challenged the Prime Minister on the forthcoming rise in alcohol duty when the two leaders met this week.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

City centre convenience store faces alcohol licence probe

Liverpool Council is investigating the London Road location

Liverpool Echo · Apr 27, 2023

Leicester scheme to stop alcohol related crime and disorder

'Accreditation will mean that visitors can be even more confident of an enjoyable and safe night out'

Birmingham Post · Apr 27, 2023

East Lothian Orange Lodge barred from serving alcohol at weekend event

Concerns were raised about the application, with councillor saying the lodge "appears, on paper at the moment, not simply to exist."

Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2023

Vicious West Lothian thug jailed for trying to gouge out eye of off-duty police officer

A 28-year-old man has been jailed after attacking an off-duty police officer where he tried to gouge out his eyes. PC Steven Notman said it was the most violent attack he's been subjected to in his 20 year career.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2023