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Over 1m pensioners could be missing out on £458 a month in disability benefits
More than a million people over State Pension age with long-term health conditions, including alcohol or drug-related conditions, may be missing out on Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment worth up to £458.40 a month. The piece explains who might qualify, the types of conditions covered, and how these payments can ease day-to-day living costs and help older adults stay independent for longer.
Read more …Why Gen Z teens are drinking less – and what’s really driving the shift
The Independent
18 May 2026
Teen drinking is falling fast, but for reasons that may surprise you. Discover how social media, body culture and money pressures are reshaping Gen Z’s relationship with alcohol.
Read more …Abyss Brewing plans inclusive Brighton venue with low- and no-alcohol options
The Drinks Business
18 May 2026
Abyss Brewing is creating a Brighton venue that mixes fresh beer, great food, and an inclusive range of low- and no-alcohol options in a community-focused space.
Read more …Dad Spared Jail as Court Links Trauma, Substance Use and a New Alcohol Abstinence Order
www.walesonline.co.uk
18 May 2026
A Swansea dad’s sentence highlights how trauma, parenting and strict alcohol monitoring orders can shape a fresh start in recovery outside prison.
Read more …Is the boozy brunch losing its shine? Dessert chain backs alcohol-free hangouts
Hillingdon Times
18 May 2026
A leading dessert chain says Gen Z is trading bottomless brunch for alcohol-free hangouts. Discover how new booze-free drinks are reshaping the brunch scene.
Read more …Garance: Cannes drama probes a glossy, imperfect portrait of alcohol addiction
the Guardian
18 May 2026
A Cannes film follows an actor drinking heavily as work, love and health unravel. Explore how convincingly it portrays addiction and recovery on screen.
Read more …Phil Collins opens up about ongoing health struggles and two years sober
Metro
15 May 2026
Phil Collins reflects on decades of health problems, past alcohol misuse and reaching two years sober. A candid reminder that recovery is possible, even with long-term complications.
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How changing beer line-ups could reshape choice, value and moderation
The Drinks Business
18 May 2026
Retailers are reshaping beer shelves as consumers push for better value and lighter, more sessionable choices. See how this could affect your options and moderation goals.
Read more …Vinexpo Americas: how the wine trade is adapting for Gen Z and alcohol-free drinkers
The Drinks Business
11 May 2026
Discover how a major wine trade fair is reshaping its approach for Gen Z, Latin America and alcohol-free drinkers, with a stronger focus on relevance over prestige.
Read more …Henkell Freixenet targets Southeast Asia with new alcohol-free sparkling options
The Drinks Business
30 Apr 2026
Henkell Freixenet is pushing into Southeast Asia with both sparkling wine and an expanding alcohol-free range, aiming to give lifestyle-focused drinkers more low and no alcohol choices.
Read more …Culture & Media
Susannah Constantine links sugar habit to past ‘high-functioning’ drinking as she reshapes her health
The Mirror
17 May 2026
Susannah Constantine shares how rethinking sugar, cravings and gut health – informed by her past drinking – helped her shift weight and ease midlife anxiety.
Read more …Kerry Katona hails Michelle Heaton’s candid podcast on alcohol addiction
The Mirror
16 May 2026
Kerry Katona praises Michelle Heaton for opening up about her alcohol addiction on a new podcast, highlighting how honest conversations can encourage others to seek help.
Read more …Are Celebrity Drink Brands Actually Any Good?
the Guardian
13 May 2026
Celebrity drink brands are booming, from tequila to 0% fizz. Discover which bottles impress on taste, and what they reveal about changing drinking habits.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
Montenegro wellness retreat that challenges late nights and drinking habits
the Guardian
18 May 2026
Discover how a performance-focused wellness hotel in Montenegro quietly encourages better sleep, smarter nutrition and cutting back on alcohol – all while feeling like a holiday.
Read more …Police seize alcohol after disorder at Celtic title celebrations in Glasgow
The Herald
17 May 2026
Police detail how alcohol, pyrotechnics and crowd disorder affected Celtic’s title celebrations in Glasgow, raising fresh questions about match-day drinking and safety.
Read more …Cardiff shop assault highlights dangers of blackout drinking and alcohol stress
Wales Online
17 May 2026
A random shop assault in Cardiff ended in an alcohol treatment order. See how blackout drinking, stress and heavy vodka use collided—and what support steps the court demanded.
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Thailand Tightens Alcohol Rules in Public Transport Hubs and Parks
The Drinks Business
14 May 2026
Thailand has expanded its alcohol-free zones across transport hubs, parks and government sites. Discover what’s changed and how it could affect travellers and locals.
Read more …How Non-Alcoholic Beer Can Help Protect Your Garden from Slugs
Daily Mirror
12 May 2026
Discover how a simple beer or alcohol-free beer trap can help keep slugs away from your plants, with practical, humane tips from a gardening expert.
Read more …Sunshine, Spending and Pubs: How Weather Shapes Britain’s Drinking Habits
The Drinks Business
12 May 2026
Warm weather boosted beer and cider sales in UK pubs, but overall April trading stayed flat. See how weather and wallets shape drinking habits.
Read more …Sobriety & Recovery
Rehab clinics report sharp rise in social media addiction alongside alcohol and drug misuse
Daily Mirror
10 May 2026
Rehab clinics report a growing number of people addicted to social media as well as substances. Discover how compulsive scrolling can impact sleep, mental health and recovery.
Read more …Young woman’s inquest highlights deadly toll of alcohol dependence and missed support
Wales Online
7 May 2026
The inquest into 27‑year‑old Louisa Jones’ death exposes how grief, spiralling drinking and missed support can turn deadly, and what warning signs loved ones might notice.
Read more …Homeless alcoholic jailed for killing former London head chef
ITV News
6 May 2026
A former London head chef, living with alcohol addiction and homelessness, was killed by another dependent drinker. The case highlights the dangers when addiction goes unsupported.
Read more …Relationships & Family
Alcohol-fuelled pub attack and abuse case highlights impact on families
The Mirror
15 May 2026
A violent pub clash and terrifying abuse of an ex-partner show how alcohol and drugs can spiral into life-changing harm for families.
Read more …Mother charged after daughter drowns at Florida pool party amid alleged heavy drinking
The Independent
13 May 2026
A Florida mother faces child neglect charges after her four-year-old drowned at a pool party. The case raises difficult questions about alcohol, supervision and children’s safety around water.
Read more …‘My son was taken and I was sent back to prison’: How alcohol concerns and
The Independent
3 May 2026
A disputed alcohol-related incident led to a mother’s recall to prison and her toddler going into care. Explore how strict sentences and sobriety rules impact family life.
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