Alcohol
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Is it last orders for university initiations?
In Depth Newcastle student Ed Farmer died from excessive alcohol consumption following ceremony, inquest hears
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Why young Brits are turning away from alcohol
Speed Read New research suggests that close to a third of young people are teetotal
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Death toll from bootleg alcohol in Iran rises to 42
In Depth Alcohol is illegal for Muslims in Iran but bootleg booze is widely available on the black market
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One in five UK uni students now teetotal
Speed Read Financial pressures, a wider diversity of faiths and increased health awareness contributing to drop in drinking
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Can prosecco really be hangover proof?
Speed Read Aldi says new organic sparkling wine won’t leave drinkers with headache - but not everyone is convinced
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Middle-classes consume more drugs and alcohol than the poor
Speed Read But deprived people smoke more and experience worse physical and mental health, report finds
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Middle-aged drinkers ‘should have more alcohol-free days’
In Depth Days of abstinence each week would improve sleep and reduce risk of heart disease and cancers
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Dogs barred from all Wetherspoons pubs
Speed Read The UK’s biggest pub chain has said the animals are ‘unpredictable’ and frighten young children
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British sailors arrested over drunken behaviour in Florida
Speed Read The six Royal Navy crew members were reportedly on shore leave from HMS Queen Elizabeth
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Trendy pub tries to justify £22.50 pint of beer
Speed Read The Craft Beer Co in London says that Speedway Stout is ‘incredibly good value’ due to the quality of its ingredients and its rarity
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Healthy drinking in moderation is a myth, says new study
In Depth The only safe amount of alcohol is none at all, according to the latest research
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Drink-driving deaths reach four-year high
Speed Read Government report shows around 9,040 people were either killed or injured in 2016 as a result of drink-driving
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Fuel and alcohol prices tipped to rise
Speed Read Ministers consider ending duty freeze to help meet NHS promises
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CO2 shortage: crumpets the latest British staple to be affected
Speed Read Warburtons becomes another casualty of the carbonation crisis
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