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Mum-of-three drowned in shallow stream after falling in while unconscious... a coroner says there are 'unanswered questions' over her death

Robert Baird, Ms Baird's father, told the hearing that his daughter had struggled with drink and drug problems for several years but described her as ‘happy go lucky’ and said she had a ‘great personality and a lovely heart’

Manchester Evening News

More calls for dedicated transport police as crime soars on Irish Rail network

Incidents include smoking, drug and alcohol misuse, aggressive behaviours and criminal damage and assault

Dublin Live

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The Tories are still allergic to experts – just look at their laughing gas ban

Making possession illegal will boost criminal gangs and criminalise young people. It’s another vote-chasing stunt from ministers, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Airport Starbucks refused 5am booze licence over fears drinkers would take advantage

Councillor said allowing the landside coffee shop to serve alcohol from 5am could attract problem drinking and "preloading" by travellers.

Edinburgh Live

Profit versus health: 4 ways big global industries make people sick

It’s now more commonly known that alcohol and tobacco use make us ill. Less known is that just four industries account for at least one-third of global preventable deaths. These industries are: unhealthy processed food and drinks, fossil fuels, alcohol and tobacco. Collectively they cause 19 million deaths every year,…

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East Lothian village gala 'needs booze licence' to stop people bringing their own

Ormiston Gala was refused a drinks licence last month after it was argued the event was mainly for children and families but Aberlady organisers say they are working to bring all their community together at their event

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Glasgow's outdoor drinking ban and why Edinburgh doesn't observe same byelaw

Yet again, Glasgow's outdoor drinking ban has been a hot topic in the past week - but why was it implemented in the first place, and how come Edinburgh doesn't have the same law? We take a closer look.

Glasgow Live

Bank card thief bought £778 of alcohol and cigarettes in just three hours

He also broke into a family home and took three bikes

Liverpool Echo

‘Drinking culture is problem in all male sports’, coroner warns after rugby player dies at awards event

Richard Hill is thought to have drunk a mixture of drinks poured into trophy cups before he collapsed and died

Evening Standard

Your Menstrual Cycle May Be Influencing Your Drinking Habits

A study published in January found that among people who menstruate, drinking heavily tended to coincide with ovulation, especially if on the weekends.

Inverse

Tennis star Lucas Pouille eyeing comeback after battling depression and alcohol issues

Lucas Pouille was once tipped to the fly France's flag in the upper echelons of the game but injuries along with some personal issues disrupted his exciting game

Daily Mirror

'Compo cash made me an alcoholic - I slept with a bag of cans like it was a teddy'

Sam Hancock turned his life around and now has his dream job as an undertaker

Manchester Evening News

‘I wish I knew about it’: Hayden Panetierre opens up about postpartum depression and struggle with alcohol

The actor reveals she had never heard of postpartum depression before she became pregnant

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Kenny Sansom opens up on attack that left him in a coma amid his battle with booze

Former Arsenal favourite Kenny Sansom has rebuilt his life after he was left in a coma back in 2020 and now wants to help other plays who are struggling with alcohol

The Guardian - UK

Drugs and alcohol do not make you more creative, research finds

Travel, meditation, training and exposure to culture have a greater effect on artistic output

Edinburgh Live

New Edinburgh Lidl superstore set to open at Meadowbank in former TK Maxx building

Plans for the new supermarket were revealed after an alcohol license application was lodged with the council.

Wales Online

Dietician Helen Bond says eating 30 different plant-based foods a week is key to long life

Helen Bond also urged people to increase fibre intake, slash salt, monitor saturated fat and stay within recommended alcohol limits

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Sleep expert reveals how to cope with the clocks going forward

Start preparing tonight so you don't feel like a zombie on Monday morning.

Daily Mirror

Expert's top tips to sleep soundly as the clocks spring forward

We lose a whole hour in bed this Sunday - but there's a few little tricks you can do to avoid feeling groggy

Liverpool Echo

Billy Kenny: I want to be the cautionary tale, I want people to know about addiction

In the second part of his interview with the ECHO, ex-Everton starlet Billy Kenny explains why he wants to take ownership of his downfall in the hope it helps others

The Guardian - UK

Beethoven’s bad liver may not have been solely down to alcohol, say experts

Cambridge study reveals the great composer experienced a hepatitis B infection and was at high risk for liver disease

The Independent UK

Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

The German composer and pianist began to suffer progressive hearing loss in his 20s.

Evening Standard

‘It would be disrespectful’: Ed Sheeran vows to ditch drugs in honour of Jamal Edwards

The singer’s friend tragically died from a drug and alcohol induced cardiac arrest

France 24

War-torn Ukraine to receive first loan from IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Kyiv have reached a staff-level agreement for a $15.6 billion loan which should be finalised in the coming weeks. The Washington-based lender had previously changed its rules in order to allow loans to countries facing "exceptionally high uncertainty", without naming Ukraine specifically. Also in…

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