The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Popular Tynemouth pub applies to extend alcohol licence to include outside bar named 'The Pebble'

The Gibraltar Rock wants to serve alcohol from the outside bar until 9.30pm

Chronicle Live · Aug 5, 2022

Top brews for £2.20 a pint as mini-kegs provide perfect beer at home option

To mark International Beer Day, The Bottle Club has curated a fabulous line-up of five-litre kegs and low-alcohol options for drinkers to enjoy

Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022

NT opposition wants booze laws reviewed

The NT opposition wants all the region's alcohol policies reviewed amid concerns over alcohol-related crime and the proper use of police resources.

AAP · Aug 5, 2022

'New smartphone app helps to cut alcohol consumption in UK Army veterans'

Dr Miriam Stoppard writes on a new app designed to help people control their drinking - and says it has been shown to support war veterans who are at particular risk of alcoholism

Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022

Looser liquor laws boosted restaurants — and maybe problem drinking

Most states that allowed curbside pickup or home delivery of alcohol to help restaurants, bars and liquor stores survive pandemic closures have extended the looser liquor laws. But in their desire to boost the hospitality industry, states might be fueling binge drinking and higher overall alcohol consumption, some research shows.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

Booze-induced deaths in Renfrewshire above the national average according to new report

The number of people dying alcohol-related deaths has increased to the highest it's been in a decade.

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022

Fight to stop another off-licence opening in Leeds Harehills amid street drinking fears

They say the area is already plagued with anti-social behaviour and and street drinking

Leeds Live · Aug 4, 2022

Healing Bridges Festival in Cavan offers weekend of drink and drug-free celebration

'I want to show people - without preaching - that they can have a good time without alcohol and drugs. Getting back in touch with nature while enjoying good music and food, can be so enjoyable'

Irish Mirror · Aug 4, 2022

Alcohol deaths in Scotland reach highest level since 2008

THE number of deaths in Scotland caused by alcohol is at the highest level since 2008.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2022

Alcohol related deaths in Scotland soar to highest level in 13 years

Campaigners have called for increased funding and resources for alcohol services across the country.

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022