DJ plans to convert Dundee bike shop into prosecco and gin bar
A DJ is aiming to put some extra fizz into the city’s nightlife – by turning an old bike shop into a prosecco and gin bar.
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Increased levies on alcohol prices needed to limit damage to society – report
A new “treatment levy” should be imposed on alcohol duties to help deal with the harm caused by heavy drinking, MPs and health groups have said.
Global warming raises fear for beer
Climate change threatens the world with drought, rising sea levels, powerful storms – and a global beer crisis, say researchers.
Diabetes patients ‘more at risk of death from alcohol, accidents and suicide’
Diabetes patients are more likely to die from alcohol-related factors, accidents or suicide, new research has found.
Shunning booze becoming ‘mainstream’ for youngsters
A large proportion of youngsters are shunning alcohol completely, a new study suggests.
Cocktail finals bartender hopes sugar-free recipes can encourage inclusivity
A bartender who has honed his craft for sugar-free cocktails says he is on a mission to make bars more inclusive.
Welsh ministers propose 50p minimum price for alcohol
The minimum unit price of alcohol in Wales could be set at 50p by next year, the country’s health secretary has announced.
Cancer warning labels to be included on alcohol in Ireland, minister confirms
Cancer warning labels will be included on alcohol products in Ireland once new drink laws are introduced, the health minister has confirmed.
England records large decline in teenage drinking
Teenage drinking has declined more dramatically in England than many other European countries, new research shows.
Dramatic drop in teenage drinking in Scotland
Teenage drinking in Scotland has dropped dramatically in recent years, research has shown.
Paul Gascoigne’s nephew self-medicated with internet drugs, mother tells inquest
Paul Gascoigne’s nephew suffered mental health problems from childhood and medicated himself with drugs he bought from the internet, his mother said in a statement to his inquest after he died from an overdose aged 22.
One in five university students ‘get purposely drunk about once a week’
One in five university students say they purposely get drunk about once a week, with 2% saying they drink on most days, figures show.
Toll of alcohol abuse worldwide revealed and who is most at risk?
Drinking too much alcohol killed more than three million people in 2016, mostly men, the World Health Organisation has said.
How many people died worldwide from alcohol abuse in 2016?
The World Health Organisation has said that drinking too much alcohol killed more than three million people in 2016, mostly men.
SFA and Diageo team up to promote responsible drinking
The Scottish Football Association and drinks company Diageo have launched a campaign to promote responsible drinking.
BrewDog to hand out free beer in Dundee today… but you need to be prepared
BrewDog has announced an international ‘Bad Beer Amnesty’ giving drinkers the opportunity to swap any mainstream lager for a pint of its new headliner beer, Lost Lager, which hits its bars today.
Middle-aged drinkers should have more alcohol-free days – campaigners
Middle-aged drinkers are being encouraged to have more alcohol-free days as part of a new health campaign.
Dundee student Victoria, 18, has ‘lost friends through my decision not to drink’
Aged 17, Victoria Stewart had her first drink – and found the experience a thrill.
NI doctor calls for tax increases on sale of alcohol
A Northern Ireland-based doctor has called for tax increases on the sale of alcohol.
Fears that drink-related deaths on the rise in Dundee
A new report has revealed efforts to reduce the number of alcohol-related deaths across Dundee have stalled.