People are revealing the silliest things they’ve done after a few drinks
We’ve all been there, you’ve had one too many drinks and done something a little bit silly … but these confessions take the biscuit.
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People are revealing the silliest things they’ve done after a few drinks
We’ve all been there, you’ve had one too many drinks and done something a little bit silly … but these confessions take the biscuit.
Abstaining from alcohol in middle age can increase dementia risk – study
Abstinence from alcohol in middle age has been linked to a heightened risk of dementia, a new study suggests.
Charity calls for review of alcohol marketing regulation
A charity has called for a Government review of how alcohol marketing is regulated, claiming the current watchdog is inconsistent and operates without scrutiny.
Nothing says stick it to the man like an extraordinarily long straw and a pint
The Brits are known for our inventive ways of crow-barring booze into every occasion, but this guy takes the biscuit.
Wales passes law introducing minimum price for alcohol
The cost of cheap, strong alcohol is set to rise in Wales after the National Assembly passed a new law introducing a minimum price.
Alcohol aisles in World Cup host city supermarkets blocked off
Booze aisles in supermarkets in World Cup host city Volgograd have been blocked off as England fans descended on the centre in large numbers.
Dundee shop fails in bid to sell alcohol
Residents of a Dundee street have been successful in their campaign to prevent a newsagents from being allowed to sell alcohol.
Dundee V&A could host weddings as approval given to sell booze
The V&A Dundee museum could host events as varied as weddings and casino nights, its operators have revealed.
Binge-drinking teenage girls may affect bone health – study
Teenage girls who binge drink could affect the health of their bones, a study has found.
Students are shunning drugs and worry more about binge drinking – survey
Most students have not used drugs during their time at university and more think excessive alcohol consumption is a bigger issue, a new study suggests.
Is Uber looking to use artificial intelligence to identify drunk passengers?
Uber may be working on a new tool that can tell if its users have had a few too many drinks, according to a patent application filed by the ride-sharing company.
First Ballingall’s beer brewed in Dundee since 1968 goes on sale
Dundonians will get the chance to sample the first batch of Ballingall’s beer to be brewed in the city since 1968 when it goes on sale at WestFest on Sunday.
New link found between alcohol, genes and heart failure
Scientists have discovered a new link between alcohol, genes and heart health.
Dundee shopkeeper ‘selling 16,000 bottles of Frosty Jack per year’ removes it from shelves after price hike
Drinkers in Dundee could face paying hundreds of pounds more a year to enjoy their favourite tipple, after minimum-pricing on high-strength alcohol came into force this week.
Alcohol minimum pricing begins today in Scotland – this is what you need to know
Drinkers in Dundee and Scotland face paying hundreds of pounds more a year to enjoy their favourite tipple.
Dundee joiner who drove while six times alcohol limit was ‘afraid his tools would be stolen’
A joiner who drove his van while almost six times the limit because he was afraid his tools would be stolen has been fined and banned.
Cheers! Dundee named the pub capital of Scotland
It's official. Dundee is the pub capital of Scotland.
Male fruit flies love to ejaculate – and they’ll turn to booze if they can’t
Male fruit flies like to ejaculate and may turn to alcohol in absence of sexual reward, new research has found.
Drinking more alcohol linked to lower life expectancy, research finds
Drinkers who ignore UK alcohol consumption guidelines could be cutting years off their lives, according to new research.