Diageo cautions over sales blow from Indian ban on roadside alcohol sales
The group behind Johnnie Walker whisky and Smirnoff vodka has warned over a hit to sales from a ban on alcohol near motorways in India.
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Many avoid drinking with certain friends due to behaviour after a tipple – study
More than one in 10 people in Scotland have stopped going for a drink with a friend because they think the person drinks too much alcohol, according to a study.
‘Very little evidence’ that light drinking in pregnancy causes harm to babies
Experts have welcomed a review that has found very limited evidence that light drinking in pregnancy harms unborn babies.
Dundee nightclub bouncers told police that city dental student, 26, was drink-driving
A Dundee University dental student was found to be more than three times the drink-drive limit.
Pub defends decision to charge £13.40 for a pint of beer
A pub in London has defended its decision to charge customers £13.40 for a pint of beer.
Dundee pub granted extension to licence
A Dundee pub has been granted a variation to its licence to allow alcohol to be sold outside — despite a letter of objection claiming that noise was disturbing neighbours.
Dundonians can help shape city’s drink and drug services
Dundonians are being given the chance to help shape the delivery of drug and alcohol services in the city — as part of efforts to protect children from harm caused by substance abuse.
Dundee folk who have died from substance abuse to be remembered in new garden
A remembrance garden has been opened in Dundee as a “healing place” for the relatives of those who have been lost to substance abuse.
Drinking alcohol most days a week ‘significantly protects against diabetes’
Drinking alcohol most days of the week can significantly protect against developing diabetes, a study has found.
Dundee United to change hospitality suite names in alcohol licence bid
Dundee United Football Club is looking to kick off the new league campaign with a change to its alcohol licence and function suite names.
Woman admits stealing booze and being racist at Dundee shop
Suzanne McCusker, 26, of Balbeggie Street, had sentence deferred at Dundee Sheriff Court.
WIN: Bottle of Gin Mare courtesy of Juniper magazine
Dundee’s licensing board pass stringent new booze policy
Councillors have voted to push ahead with a new policy which will limit the sale of alcohol in Dundee.
Property firms object to Dundee restaurant’s licence bid for live music over ‘noise’
Businesses at Dundee’s City Quay are locked in a row over noise and “rude” visitors amid plans to hold functions at a nearby unit.
Dundee council set to bring in new rules to limit booze sales at shops and pubs
Councillors are set to introduce new guidelines on the sale of alcohol — which are more stringent than ever before.
Boozed-up motorist smashed into Dundee church railings
A drink-driver crashed into the railings of a Dundee church at speed — narrowly missing a row of parked cars.
Dundee man opens up about his battle with alcohol admitting: ‘I was on the edge’
A recovering Dundee alcoholic and former high-flying lawyer has spoken of the moment he was told by doctors he was on “the edge” of no return.
‘Old-school’ police approach welcomed by Broughty Ferry pub bosses
Police in Broughty Ferry have launched a new initiative targeted at the area’s late night economy.
Stricter measures on alcohol sales come into effect across Scotland
Giving or serving alcohol to a child or young person in a public place is now an offence in Scotland after new laws were introduced.
Locals fear name of Dundee’s newest pub encourages ‘irresponsible drinking’
Community leaders have defended the name of Dundee’s newest bar — after West End residents complained it could lead to “irresponsible drinking”.