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Call for action after ‘devastating’ rise in drink deaths in England

Deaths caused solely by alcohol have increased by 42% since 2019

The Independent UK

Call for action after ‘devastating’ rise in drink deaths

The Alcohol Health Alliance said deaths have been allowed to spiral in England.

The Independent UK

For enslaved people, the holiday season was a time for revelry – and a brief window to fight back

During the era of slavery in the Americas, enslaved men, women and children also enjoyed the holidays. Slave owners usually gave them bigger portions of food, gifted them alcohol and provided extra days of rest.

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Teenage who died in Laos poisonings was ‘full of life’. Now father is determined to get justice

Holly Bowles was among six foreign tourists to die after drinking alcohol in the small town of Vang Vieng

The Independent UK

The Swedish sobriety secret: dry December – and off-licences shut on a Saturday night

For decades, the authorities in Sweden have encouraged people to drink responsibly – and with a state alcohol monopoly, strict rules and growing abstinence, they seem to be succeeding

The Guardian - UK

Fiji hits out at tourist poisoning warning as PM warns of ‘negative press’

Seven tourists were left in hospital after an incident at a fiver-star resort

The Independent UK

No methanol or illicit drugs in alcohol served at Fijian resort where Australians fell ill, tests find

Australia urged to remove the word ‘spike’ from its recently upgraded travel warning to the popular Pacific holiday destination

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Let’s take the boat out! 5 tips on staying safe on the water if you fancy a drink

Australia is a nation of boaters, with one of the world’s highest rates of boat ownership. There are about one million registered vessels in Australia and one in ten Australians has a boat licence.

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Flying this holiday season? Here’s why air travel makes us so cranky – and what to do about it

The holidays are coming, airports are packed and emotions are running high. You’ve probably seen it or even been part of it: that tense moment when a passenger snaps at a flight attendant, or a near-meltdown over a seat reclining too far. Why does flying seem to bring out the…

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Best low-calorie beers to buy in the UK, taste tested

Whether you're reducing bloat, or simply want a guilt-free sip, these low-calorie beers deliver on flavour while keeping it light

Evening Standard

Alcohol prescribing for severe withdrawal – what the research shows

In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, one NHS trust is prescribing alcohol to treat patients. A specialised team at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust prescribes carefully controlled doses of alcohol in a medical setting to a select group of patients. The goal? To prevent life-threatening complications.

The Conversation

What alcohol does to your sleep, according to doctors

And how to improve it

The Independent UK

Fans to be banned from drinking alcohol in stadiums at Saudi World Cup

Football fans will be banned from drinking alcohol in stadiums at the 2034 World Cup after last week’s controversial award of the tournament to Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

5 Simple Steps to Clean Candle Wax Out of Carpet — From a Cleaning Expert

It's time to say goodbye to waxy spills with this expert-approved guide

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Two Japan Airlines pilots caught exceeding alcohol limit and significantly delay flight

Company policy prohibits the consumption of alcohol within 12 hours of boarding

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Greek Police Arrest 17 In Counterfeit Alcohol Distribution Ring

Greek police arrest 17 gang members in Athens for counterfeit alcohol production, seizing 2,000 liters of fake alcohol and firearms.

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Will alcohol be on sale at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia?

Alcohol sales were strictly limited to corporate areas at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Evening Standard

Do I need a sober coach? The truth about how much I drink during the festive season by Henry Conway

The rise of ‘sober coaching’ is of no interest to Henry Conway, who can find an appropriate tipple for any occasion

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Travel warning issued as seven tourists fall ill with pina colada poisoning in Fiji

Four Australians, two Americans and a Fijian hospitalised after drinking pina coladas at popular resort

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China's economy logs a lackluster performance in November as retail sales slow

China has reported its economy logged a mixed performance in November, with retail sales slowing as consumers refrained from spending on non-essentials like cosmetics, alcohol and jewelry

The Guardian - AU

Australian teen among suspected mass poisoning suffered seizure after drinking cocktail at Fiji resort, grandfather says

David Sandoe says a late night phone call from his daughter sent shivers down his spine after recent methanol poisonings killed two Australians in Laos

AAP

Aussies returning home after suspected Fiji poisoning

Seven tourists are said to be on the mend after a suspected mass alcohol poisoning at a Fiji resort as tourists are being reassured of their safety.

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Four Australian Tourists Hospitalised In Fiji After Suspected Alcohol Poisoning At Popular Resort

Several tourists, including four Australians, experienced “nausea, vomiting and neurological symptoms” after consuming cocktails prepared by the hotel bar.

The Guardian - AU

Four Australian tourists in hospital in Fiji with suspected poisoning after drinking cocktails

Foreign affairs department updates travel advice for Fiji to include warning about risk of methanol poisoning and drink spiking

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Australians in suspected mass Fiji alcohol poisoning

A group of Australians are believed to be among seven tourists in hospital in Fiji after a suspected mass alcohol poisoning.

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