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Drink spiking an 'enabler to other offences' and difficult to investigate, Queensland police say, as true number of incidents unknown

A Queensland nightclub this week revealed it was using plastic drink lids after fears that the prevalence of drink spiking was on the rise, but a lack of verifiable data has dogged authorities for decades with Queensland police saying they do not keep statistics.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Spain makes U-turn after 'no wine or beer with lunch' restaurant ban sparks anger

The Spanish government faced backlash after announcing a new health strategy which suggested working with restaurants to cut back on alcohol offers with meals

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

West Lothian gets £800,000 boost to help families battling addiction

New cash as part of a government strategy to tackle drug and alcohol abuse is paying for extra staff to boost services which saw demand surge during the pandemic

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2022

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Drug dealer with £5k worth of drugs hit with confiscation order

Colin O'Neill narrowly dodged jail last month after being caught with £5k worth of drugs.

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022

Will Young's twin brother's tragic death after alcohol abuse subject of new documentary

Rupert Young took his own life almost two years ago amid mental health issues and alcohol addiction, with his tragic story set to be shared by his twin Will Young in a Channel 4 documentary

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Six arrested and £10k of drugs seized in Lanarkshire crime crackdown

The area's Alcohol and Violence Reduction Unit moved to assure the public that police were "working hard to drive down crime levels"

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022

Age limit of regular driving licences requiring renewal every 10 years raised to 75

Drivers will now only have to renew their licence every three years from the age of 75 or annually should a medical assessment be deemed necessary, according to updated guidelines determining medical fitness to drive

Irish Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

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Date set for crunch city centre bar licence meeting

Liverpool Council to decide if bar can continue to trade alcohol

Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2022

Cash-strapped Nepal bans imports of cars, cuts work week

Nepal is banning imports of cars, alcohol and tobacco and cutting its work week to cope with a shortage of foreign exchange

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Looking For A Recession- And Inflation-Resistant Investment? Try Strip Clubs And Sports Bars

RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: RICK) continues to grow and expand in the adult entertainment, restaurant and bar industry.

Benzinga · Apr 27, 2022

Less meth in Western Australia due to border closure leads to dangerous drug landscape change, support workers say

Frontline workers are encountering more people using heroin, benzodiazepines and other tranquillising prescription drugs in Western Australia after the state's border closure.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

Michelle Heaton's road to recovery one year after ditching drink and drugs

Michelle, 42, recently opened up about how she "wanted to die" whilst battling the depths of her addiction.

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty vows to quit booze after heart attack

The Irish TV personality admitted to turning to alcohol following the death of his mum from dementia in 2018

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022

Mum only found out son had died when his pal texted her asking 'when's the funeral?'

A detective has apologised at an inquest into the death of Robert Lee Wareing late last year after officers failed to visit his mother to inform her of the tragedy

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022

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Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022

Devastated mum found out son had died as friend sent message asking 'when's the funeral?'

A detective apologised as police officers failed to visit the mother of Robert Wareing to inform her of the tragedy.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Jane Fonda reveals why she stopped drinking alcohol: ‘I only have so many tomorrows left’

‘If I had a martini tonight, I would be at half-mast tomorrow’

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

P&O Ferries: A timeline of everything that’s gone wrong for the company since 17 March

From firings to failed inspections, MP bashings to boycotts – here’s a timeline of the weekly PR nightmares that have plagued the brand since it fired 800 staff

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2022

Landladies nicknamed 'Kray twins' at trouble-hit pub

The Roebuck has been beset by problems

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2022

East Lothian drink driver caught after police pulled 'swerving car' over

Sandra Forrest, 57, provided the “huge reading” after members of the public spotted her vehicle weaving across a country road in July last year.

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022

Inside Michelle Heaton's road to recovery as she marks one year without booze and drugs

The pop singer hit rock bottom last year when terrified friends, family and loved ones shipped her off to a rehabilitation centre. Now, one year on, Michelle is happy, healthy and living for life.

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022

Common infertility myths debunked by expert – plus tips to improve fertility

Having difficulty conceiving can be heartbreaking for many people. Understanding infertility is an important first step in overcoming it. Here are some of the most common myths surrounding infertility

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022

Danniella Westbrook's face ravaged by years of drug abuse as star gets £500k NHS surgery

Danniella Westbrook is to receive facial surgery worth £500,000 on the NHS in order to to battle some difficult health problems. The former EastEnders actress has suffered from drug addiction over the years

Glasgow Live · Apr 27, 2022

Vandals trash Glasgow community hub leaving staff 'devastated'

The vandals destroyed property at the Bowling Green in Pollokshields, taking a knife to armchairs, leaving empty bottles of alcohol strewn around and damaging the contents of the kitchen.

Liverpool Echo · Apr 27, 2022

Mum found out her son, 23, had died when friend asked when his funeral was

A detective has apologised to the heartbroken woman after officers failed to inform her of the tragedy

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022

Addiction services boost for Forth Valley in bid to cut drug and alcohol related deaths

More support to tackle drug and alcohol abuse after 77 deaths in the area in 2020

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