The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Derby Liquor Accord cracks down on alcohol sales with tougher self-imposed restrictions

Liquor outlets in Derby's West Kimberley, voting to restrict their own sales in a bid to better protect victims of domestic violence and other alcohol-related crime, have been commended by local police.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Teen admitted to ICU after hazing left him covered in spray paint and battling lung infection

Three juveniles dropped off the 19-year-old at the hospital then left before police arrived

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Suspect named after metal bar burglary at Bargain Booze

A man took money, alcohol and cigarettes and then made off

Liverpool Echo · Mar 28, 2023

More calls for dedicated transport police as crime soars on Irish Rail network

Incidents include smoking, drug and alcohol misuse, aggressive behaviours and criminal damage and assault

Dublin Live · Mar 28, 2023

Best alcohol deals in the Amazon Spring Sale 2023 still available now: Champagne, spirits and more

Ready, set, drink!

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2023

The Tories are still allergic to experts – just look at their laughing gas ban

Making possession illegal will boost criminal gangs and criminalise young people. It’s another vote-chasing stunt from ministers, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023

Edinburgh Airport Starbucks refused 5am booze licence over fears drinkers would take advantage

Councillor said allowing the landside coffee shop to serve alcohol from 5am could attract problem drinking and "preloading" by travellers.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 27, 2023

Profit versus health: 4 ways big global industries make people sick

It’s now more commonly known that alcohol and tobacco use make us ill. Less known is that just four industries account for at least one-third of global preventable deaths. These industries are: unhealthy processed food and drinks, fossil fuels, alcohol and tobacco. Collectively they cause 19 million deaths every year,…

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2023

East Lothian village gala 'needs booze licence' to stop people bringing their own

Ormiston Gala was refused a drinks licence last month after it was argued the event was mainly for children and families but Aberlady organisers say they are working to bring all their community together at their event

Edinburgh Live · Mar 27, 2023

Glasgow's outdoor drinking ban and why Edinburgh doesn't observe same byelaw

Yet again, Glasgow's outdoor drinking ban has been a hot topic in the past week - but why was it implemented in the first place, and how come Edinburgh doesn't have the same law? We take a closer look.

Glasgow Live · Mar 27, 2023