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Living with bipolar: how lifestyle changes and alcohol avoidance support stability
A young man’s journey with bipolar disorder shows how understanding mood swings, planning for relapse, and small lifestyle shifts can protect mental health. The story explores practical tools like spotting early warning signs, working with family, and avoiding alcohol and drugs to keep mood more stable. Readers gain a grounded look at what long-term management can involve and how support networks can ease shame and stigma.
Read more …Ronnie Wood shares the advice Amy Winehouse asked for during her alcohol struggles
Daily Mirror
5 Jul 2026
Ronnie Wood recalls Amy Winehouse asking for help as she struggled with alcohol and drugs, offering a stark look at addiction, relapse risk and where to seek support.
Read more …What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking, Day by Day
The Independent
3 Jul 2026
Curious what really happens when you stop drinking? Explore how your body and mind can respond from day one to a year alcohol-free.
Read more …Love Supreme Festival 2026: Timings, Travel and Alcohol Rules for a Smoother Weekend
The Argus
3 Jul 2026
Heading to Love Supreme Festival 2026? Learn the key timings, travel options and alcohol rules so you arrive prepared and enjoy a smoother, stress-free weekend.
Read more …Cardiff Castle gig bans alcohol: what to know for Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner
Wales Online
3 Jul 2026
Planning a night at Cardiff Castle for Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner? See how the alcohol ban, bag checks and water rules shape a more mindful gig experience.
Read more …Diageo’s sale of East African Breweries to Asahi faces legal freeze
The Drinks Business
2 Jul 2026
Diageo’s planned sale of East African Breweries to Asahi is now tied up in Kenyan courts. Discover how legal challenges could reshape this major beer-market deal.
Read more …Hospital consultant’s open letter on prostate cancer offers rare hope and honesty
ITV News
2 Jul 2026
A hospital consultant reveals how advanced prostate cancer reshaped his life, family conversations and treatment choices, sharing hard-won lessons of hope for other men and their loved ones.
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Historic Scottish family pub closes as insolvency pressures hit hospitality
The Herald
2 Jul 2026
A long-standing Scottish family pub has closed amid mounting financial pressures. Discover what this says about the future of pubs, drinking habits and hospitality.
Read more …World Cup crowds drive boom in mocktails and alcohol-free drinks at US bars
The Independent
1 Jul 2026
World Cup match nights are boosting business for US bars – and alcohol-free drinks are leading the charge. Discover how fans are balancing atmosphere with lighter choices.
Read more …Heatwave fuels surge in alcohol-free beer as more Britons skip the booze
The Independent
26 Jun 2026
A scorching UK summer is pushing more people towards alcohol-free beer. See how heat, health concerns and sober-curious habits are reshaping warm-weather drinking.
Read more …Culture & Media
Ant McPartlin on anger, London life and staying grounded after addiction
Daily Mirror
1 Jul 2026
Ant McPartlin opens up about e-bike frustration, family life and how things feel after addiction treatment and drink-driving conviction. A relatable look at life beyond rehab.
Read more …Alan Carr’s ex-husband Paul Drayton on alcoholism, identity and finding sobriety
Daily Mirror
29 Jun 2026
Paul Drayton shares how years of functioning alcoholism, anxiety and undiagnosed ADHD led to rock bottom—and why sobriety has become a daily commitment.
Read more …Elton John toasts success of his premium alcohol-free sparkling wine
The Drinks Business
29 Jun 2026
Sir Elton John’s 0% Blanc de Blancs is making waves as a premium alcohol-free fizz. Discover how it’s made and why it’s resonating with Champagne lovers cutting back.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
Most UK smokers wrongly think vaping is as harmful as smoking, experts warn
the Guardian
5 Jul 2026
New findings show many UK smokers overestimate the dangers of vaping, potentially missing a lower‑risk route to quitting cigarettes. Discover what the evidence really says.
Read more …NHS warning on atorvastatin side effects and alcohol use
The Mirror
5 Jul 2026
Taking atorvastatin? Learn how alcohol, other medicines and certain symptoms can signal serious side effects—and when to seek urgent NHS advice.
Read more …World Cup heatwave: how alcohol and extreme temperatures raise risks for fans and players
The Independent
3 Jul 2026
A brutal US heatwave is colliding with World Cup fever. Discover how alcohol, packed stadiums and soaring temperatures can heighten heat risks for players and fans.
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Digital ID to modernise age checks for alcohol sales in England and Wales
The Drinks Business
2 Jul 2026
Digital IDs are coming to UK alcohol sales, promising fewer forgotten passports and smoother age checks. See how this shift could affect nights out, privacy and safety.
Read more …£1,000 'booze ban' brought in for Margate and Ramsgate high streets
The Mirror
30 Jun 2026
Margate and Ramsgate high streets now face a year-round ban on street drinking, with hefty fines for those who ignore it. See how the move aims to curb alcohol-related disorder.
Read more …Why you’re urged not to pour beer down the sink
Daily Mirror
30 Jun 2026
Leftover beer, cream liqueurs and even tuna brine might be quietly clogging your pipes. Discover safer ways to get rid of them before they cause a blockage.
Read more …Sobriety & Recovery
How a father’s struggle with alcohol – and a final vision – reshaped his daughter’s
The Mirror
5 Jul 2026
A daughter remembers her alcoholic father’s disturbing hospital visions and his peaceful final moments, offering a powerful reminder to seek help and protect family relationships.
Read more …Glasgow charity wins £3m contract to expand drug and alcohol recovery support
Glasgow Times
2 Jul 2026
A Glasgow charity has been funded to run drug and alcohol recovery hubs across the entire city, expanding face-to-face and outreach support for people seeking change.
Read more …Ricky Bibey inquest exposes addiction struggle after elite rugby career
www.walesonline.co.uk
23 Jun 2026
An inquest into ex-rugby league player Ricky Bibey’s death reveals his struggle with addiction and mental health, and the lasting impact on those around him.
Read more …Relationships & Family
Man given alcohol abstinence order after violent assault on partner
www.walesonline.co.uk
2 Jul 2026
A violent assault case in Wales shows how courts use alcohol abstinence orders in domestic abuse sentences, alongside highlighting key helplines and support routes.
Read more …World Cup nights, alcohol and domestic abuse: Women’s Aid warns of ‘other kick-off’ at home
The Independent
17 Jun 2026
Women’s Aid warns that late World Cup kick-offs and heavy drinking can fuel spikes in domestic abuse, and urges anyone affected to seek support and know the warning signs.
Read more …Snoring, Nightly Drinks and Separate Beds: Can Your Relationship Survive Sleep Trouble?
The Independent
21 May 2026
Struggling with a partner’s snoring and their evening drinks? Explore how sleep, alcohol and separate beds can affect intimacy – and what you can do about it.
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