Just one quarter of pubs reopened after lockdown with many staying shut because it was not worth opening in Tier 2, according to the pub industry’s association. A survey of pubs over the past week found that just 27 per cent reopened following the end of lockdown on December 2. However, the British Beer and Pub Association … Read more
Football club captain, 21, hanged himself after telling his friends ‘I’m done’ while on a night out drinking and taking cocaine, inquest hears Shaun Young had become emotional while out with friends in Pontypridd The 21-year-old football captain told his mates he was ‘done’ and ‘couldn’t go on’ His father found Shaun hanged at his … Read more
Event planner caught setting up second illegal rave in just eight days at same venue is fined £10,000 for breaking Covid rules Abhishek Beltharia, 37, was busted setting up a second illegal rave in eight days The ‘unlicensed music event’ took place at Forest Business Park in Leyton Beltharia held an event on August 31 … Read more
Drinkers turned out in force in Wales last night for a final session before pubs are banned from selling alcohol tonight. Youngsters headed out in Cardiff and Swansea before the strict new measures come into force. The hospitality sector has been rocked by the move, which will see a 6pm curfew on pubs, bars, restaurants … Read more
The three ages when alcohol poses the greatest danger: Effect of booze on the brain is worst for unborn children, older teens and over-65s, research shows Researchers have pinpointed three stages when alcohol is the most damaging Effect of booze on brain is worst for unborn children, older teens and over-65s Alcohol use disorders was one of … Read more
Alcoholism is the most severe form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability to manage drinking habits. It is organised into three categories: mild, moderate and severe. Each category has various symptoms and can cause harmful side effects. If left untreated, any type of alcohol abuse can spiral out of control. Individuals struggling with alcoholism … Read more
Police launch hunt for ‘chubby’ child snatcher who targeted two 11-year-old girls as they walked to school and tried to drag one of them off the street Two girls were approached in Newham, London, at around 8.10am this morning Man grabbed victim and tried to pull her away as friend managed to tug her free … Read more
As the strangest Christmas season ever kicks off, what better way to keep your spirits up than with a glass of something hot and boozy? No, not just mulled wine or a toddy — proper, sophisticated hot cocktails are now all the rage. And they have the bonus of being far nicer to sip while … Read more
As England began life under a new tiered system of coronavirus restrictions following the second national lockdown, there were many similarities across the country with non-essential shops and gyms reopening. But the scenes were very different across the country, with London – in Tier 2 – seeing bargain hunters swarming through Debenhams on Oxford Street … Read more
Wetherspoon pubs in Wales will shut their doors from Friday after boss Tim Martin said First Minister Mark Drakeford’s alcohol ban would be ‘ruinously expensive’ for his business. Mr Martin announced more than 50 pubs across Wales will shut at 6pm on Friday after the First Minister banned the sale of alcohol in bars and restaurants … Read more