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Liam Gallagher swaps Guinness and late nights for ironing and clean living
Rock frontman Liam Gallagher has traded his hard-partying image for early mornings, jogging and “Olympic” level ironing. Ahead of the Oasis reunion tour, he quit alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs, saying the discipline has helped him sort his head out and protect his health. Fans get a glimpse of how a former hell-raiser now leans on simple routines and domestic habits to support a more sober, grounded lifestyle.
Read more …Jim McAlister on Golf, Addiction and Finding Sobriety
The Herald
10 Oct 2026
A former golf pro shares how tragedy, addiction and a lifeline back into the sport shaped his journey to long-term sobriety.
Read more …Inside US College Frat Houses: Alcohol, Hazing and Consent
www.bbc.com
9 Oct 2026
Step inside US frat houses to hear how binge drinking, hazing and secrecy affect consent, safety and student life – and what campuses are doing to respond.
Read more …Are younger generations turning away from alcohol?
BBC Learning English
8 Oct 2026
Discover why many younger adults are choosing sobriety or cutting back, and how social media, wellness trends and changing norms are reshaping drinking culture.
Read more …Tesco predicts a ‘less boozy’ and slightly healthier Christmas
The Independent
8 Oct 2026
Tesco forecasts a more moderate, health-focused Christmas, with rising demand for low and no-alcohol options. Discover how festive habits are shifting toward healthier celebrations.
Read more …Has alcohol really doubled US cancer deaths? Experts probe the numbers
The Drinks Business
8 Oct 2026
A new study links alcohol to a sharp rise in US cancer deaths. Discover why scientists are questioning the findings and what it means for assessing risk.
Read more …Drink-driver jailed after fatal Fife crash that killed couple and injured child
The Standard
6 Oct 2026
A drink-fuelled decision to drive after a Christmas night out led to a fatal crash in Fife. A powerful reminder of how drink-driving devastates families.
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ProWein’s new Zero+ hub puts alcohol-free drinks centre stage
The Drinks Business
7 Oct 2026
Discover how ProWein’s new Zero+ zone is boosting alcohol-free innovation, tastings and education, and what that means for moderating alcohol and enjoying better adult alternatives.
Read more …Sustainability in Drinks puts inclusive low- and no-alcohol service centre stage
The Drinks Business
7 Oct 2026
Discover how a sustainability-focused drinks summit is also championing safer, more inclusive venues, with low- and no-alcohol options and safeguarding initiatives in the spotlight.
Read more …Star Pubs backs boom in low and no-alcohol options
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
5 Oct 2026
Low and no-alcohol drinks are stepping out of the fridge and onto the bar taps in UK pubs. See how this growing choice supports moderation and alcohol-free nights.
Read more …Culture & Media
Matt Willis on sobriety, self-image and supporting Emma Willis on Strictly
The Mirror
10 Oct 2026
Matt Willis talks sobriety, self-image and mental health, while cheering on Emma Willis in her new Strictly role – a candid look at life after alcohol.
Read more …Lily Mo Sheen Marks Two Years Sober as She Steps Into the Spotlight
Daily Mirror
8 Oct 2026
Lily Mo Sheen is two years sober and stepping onto the red carpet on her own terms, showing what alcohol-free living can look like under the spotlight.
Read more …Attitude Awards 2026: Orville Peck on addiction, alcohol and rebuilding life
The Standard
6 Oct 2026
Orville Peck opens up about addiction, deciding never to drink again and finding stability in a demanding industry, set against the backdrop of the Attitude Awards 2026.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
What a Month Alcohol-Free Really Does for Your Brain and Body
The Standard
6 Oct 2026
Curious what 31 days off alcohol does to sleep, focus and gut health? Neuroscientist David Nutt explains the real benefits of a short booze break.
Read more …NHS highlights leg swelling symptom linked to heart failure risk
The Mirror
2 Oct 2026
NHS advice links leg and ankle swelling to potential heart failure, with heavy alcohol use named as a risk factor. Learn the symptoms that should never be ignored.
Read more …Llanelli noise crackdown: council moves to tackle boy racers and alcohol-related disorder
Wales Online
1 Oct 2026
Llanelli residents report sleepless nights from boy racers and alcohol-related disorder. See how new powers could reshape safety, noise and public space in the town.
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How AI Is Changing the Way People Choose Pubs, Bars and Restaurants
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
7 Oct 2026
AI is becoming part of the pub and restaurant planning routine. Discover how people are using it to compare prices, menus and reviews before a night out.
Read more …CAMRA calls for ‘pasty-style’ protection for Cornish Sharp’s beers
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
30 Sept 2026
CAMRA is pushing for Cornish-style legal protection for Sharp’s beers as production moves north. Discover what this could mean for drinkers and honest labelling.
Read more …Gen Z swaps towering pints for chic half measures
Metro
30 Sept 2026
Meet the Gen Z drinkers turning the humble half-pint into a statement of balance, budget and style — without skipping pub culture.
Read more …Sobriety & Recovery
Glasgow Drug and Alcohol Service Faces £2m Cuts as Staff Levels Remain Unclear
The Herald
25 Sept 2026
Glasgow’s addiction and complex-needs services face major funding cuts and redesign. Discover what this could mean for access to treatment and support in the city.
Read more …Saved by a Stranger: Jason’s Journey from Alcohol Dependence to Saving Lives
Wales Online
19 Sept 2026
A stranger stopped Jason ending his life. Now, alcohol-free and in recovery, he’s turning that moment into a lifeline for others who feel hopeless.
Read more …From ‘two weeks to live’ to Sober Ninjas: Chris Rees’ journey to helping thousands
BBC Cymru Fyw
10 Sept 2026
Facing a terminal prognosis, Chris Rees rebuilt his life, body and mindset – and now Sober Ninjas supports thousands to stay alcohol-free worldwide.
Read more …Relationships & Family
‘I’d like to explain why I was such a monster back then’: learning to apologise
the Guardian
26 Sept 2026
Six powerful personal stories explore the apologies people wish they’d made, including when alcohol or hidden pain shaped their behaviour. A thoughtful read on accountability and healing.
Read more …The moment I knew: when a teen romance turned into a sober, lifelong partnership
the Guardian
12 Sept 2026
A teen “bad boy” ditches parties, stops drinking and chooses therapy for love. A warm story about boundaries, small gestures and building a healthier life together.
Read more …Child rapist jailed after plying teenage victims with alcohol and filming attacks
ITV News
21 Aug 2026
A Walsall offender used alcohol and hidden recordings to abuse teenage girls over two decades. Learn how police uncovered the crimes and why reporting concerns matters.
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