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World Cup party cancelled for fans amid restrictions on alcohol sales

The event has been called off as no alcohol can be served before midday on Friday.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Mother shares warning about drinking wine during pregnancy after son is born with developmental issues

‘There were a few occasions with my second pregnancy where I did have a glass’, Natalie Battaglia admits

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

World Cup fans put off by prices, beer limits commute by air

Travel at this World Cup was supposed to be easy in the tiny host nation of Qatar after fans had to take long flights between cities at the last three tournaments

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Last-minute alcohol ban hits Wales party in Qatar

A party due to take place before Wales v Iran has been cancelled but a post-match party will still take place

Wales Online · Nov 24, 2022

How to get through December if you’ve decided to cut down your drinking

Can you join in the festive fun and avoid those dreaded hangovers? Abi Jackson finds out how mindful drinking could help us through the season.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

A mysterious death, a sickening viral video and an autopsy that doesn’t add up: What really happened to Shanquella Robinson?

Authorities in the US and Mexico initially refused to take concerns about Shanquella Robinson’s death seriously. After footage of an assault emerged, Black activists made it impossible for them to ignore, writes Bevan Hurley

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Dad with 'heart of gold' killed in horror crash was 'intoxicated' and likely speeding, inquest hears

Father-of-four Benjamin Harvey, 37, died after losing control of his silver Audi A3 Sport on a bend and crashing into a wall earlier this year

Manchester Evening News · Nov 23, 2022

Qatari officials suffer humiliating gaffe by attempting to enforce ban at World Cup hotel

Qatari officials were at the centre of another embarrassing incident during the opening days of the World Cup as they clashed with American sponsors Budweiser in their own hotel

Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

World Cup: Domestic abuse jumps by almost 40% when England lose

Violence is fuelled by perpertrators that have drunk alcohol during games, research shows

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022

I used to go to great lengths for a drink before a football match. But there is joy to be had without booze

After the alcohol ban in Qatar, there is the possibility that England could win the World Cup roared on by sober fans

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022