All news on the topic: Alcohol

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Motorway chase uncovers £70,000 worth of ’stolen’ whiskey in lorry
£70,000 worth of stolen whisky has been discovered by police in the back of a lorry after a motorway chase on the M606 near Bradford.
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At least 17 people have died after consuming ‘fake alcohol’ at a popular tourist destination
Counterfeit alcohol across Istanbul has poisoned to death 17 people and left dozens more in hospital.
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Factory owner arrested in breakthrough of Laos mass methanol poisoning that killed six backpackers
A factory owner has been arrested by police in a major breakthrough in the mass methanol poisoning in Laos that left six backpackers dead.
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Thug who feebly shoved huge wheelie bins at riot police jailed for more than two years
Footage from the night shows Hodgson taking a run up as she attempts to roll the large dumpster towards the police. But, instead of hitting the nonplussed officers, it rolled to a pathetic halt several feet from them
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Alcohol abuse costs England £27bn annually
Experts call for higher taxes and tougher regulation as research shows cost to NHS, other public services and economy
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Sleep expert explains three-night guide to resetting your body clock
It only takes three nights of high-quality sleep to recover from sleep deprivation. Find out how you can bounce into work next week full of energy and without any eye bags
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Over half of Brits have not invited family or friends over - since October 2022
This may be because 54% find hosting "challenging" - while others feel they simply have a lack of free time, in general, according to the research
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Leeds Rhinos' James Bentley quits booze to help him calm down on rugby pitch
Ireland second-row, 26, returns from a ban tonight believing cutting out the booze has helped reduce his hot-headedness and improve his game
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Significant rise in four types of cancer cases across UK
But a new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted
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Grandparents of British baby killed in Lanzarote car crash fly to island
Parents of the four-month-old baby's father flew to Lanzarote, as a British woman named as Olivia Brown was due to appear in court for Monday's crash in Playa Blanca
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Cancer death rates for middle-aged people at lowest point in 25 years
A new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted, thanks to screening, better treatments and policies aimed at cutting smoking.
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'I went on such a horrendous stag do I now organise sober getaways for lads'
Sean Willers, a former DJ and solider, now organises sober stag dos for lads who no longer want to spend their last night of freedom chanting and necking sticky pints
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'I nearly died after living in temporary accommodation - system needs to change'
More than 100,000 households, including more than 140,000 children, are living in temporary accommodation due to a dire shortage of social housing across the country
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Sickening moment drink driver causes horror crash that flipped victim's car
Nilen Chauhan, 27, had whiskey bottles strewn about in the inside of his car as he ploughed his Volkswagen Polo into the back of a Mitsubishi L200, causing it to completely flip over, on the A14 at Bar Hill in Cambridgeshire
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Flight crew clings onto plane's emergency door shut after passenger opened it
A cabin crew member was filmed holding shut the emergency exit on a plane readying for take off after a person - said to be drunk - attempted to open it, before being moved
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Woman's battle to remove sticky labels from new bowls leaves internet gripped
A frustrated woman has turned to social media for advice on how to remove the sticky labels from the centre of her new bowls after trying 'almost everything' to wipe them clean
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How to get to sleep: 15 myths busted and what your body really needs
Concerned your love of cheese is causing you nightmares? In celebration of World Sleep Day this Friday, two of the UK’s top experts debunk the most common sleep misconceptions
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The major red flags for cancer which appear first thing in the morning
Abbas Kanani, who works at Chemist Click, says being really tired, having a cough that won't go away, and sweating a lot at night could be warning signs of cancer
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Tom Kerridge thought he'd die due to daily alcohol intake of over 16 pints
Michelin-starred TV chef Tom Kerridge was drinking excessively, with the star admitting he knew he had to completely cut alcohol out before his lifestyle cost him his life
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Stunning seaside town branded 'post apocalyptic' now boasts UK's cheapest pints
Blackpool was once the UK's most popular seaside resort, but while locals dub it as a 's***hole' - many are quick to point out it boasts the UK's cheapest pint
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Butlin's introduces £25 all inclusive drinks packages on a number of holidays
The all-inclusive drinks package at Butlin's includes cocktails, draught beers and ciders, wine, selected spirits, a range of soft drinks and Costa Coffee from ‘Proud to Serve’ venues
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Budget 2024 winners and losers from taxpayers to landlords and first-time buyers
After weeks of speculation, the Chancellor finally shared his fiscal plan ahead of the General Election and here we take a look at who is classed as a"winner" in today's budget and who is classed as a "loser"
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'God tier' Baileys flavour returns with new twist - but you'll have to be quick
Fans of the Baileys mint flavour are set to be thrilled with the launch of a whole new flavour - and it can be enjoyed simply poured over ice, or as part of a tasty cocktail
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Harry was 'fun-loving' before Meghan 'sucked life out of him' claims stripper
Dominatrix Carrie Royale, who claims to have unseen naked pictures of Prince Harry taken in Las Vegas, says he was 'fun-loving and spontaneous' before Meghan Markle 'sucked the life out of him'
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Gazza's torment laid bare - 'rehab connoisseur', loneliness and drastic surgery
Football legend Paul Gascoigne has revealed he is once again struggling with alcoholism after years of trying to quit his booze and drug addiction with rehab and AA meetings