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More Daylight Linked to Lower Dementia Risk – and Alcohol Is One of the Key
New research following 90,000 people in the UK links higher exposure to daylight with a lower risk of dementia, outperforming several well-known risk factors such as obesity, alcohol use and brain injury. The findings also highlight how sleep, brain health and lifestyle choices interact. Readers gain practical ideas on using daylight, movement and diet to support long-term brain health, especially as winter darkness sets in.
Read more …Glasgow child protection delays raise concerns over support for families facing addiction
The Herald
10 Nov 2026
Glasgow’s child protection probes are missing key time targets, including cases involving parental drug and alcohol misuse. Find out what this means for vulnerable families.
Read more …Beer&Food Attraction 2027 puts low and no alcohol trends centre-stage
The Drinks Business
10 Nov 2026
Explore how Beer&Food Attraction 2027 is shaping global bar culture, with fresh low and no alcohol options, mixology trends and new business opportunities.
Read more …Cardiff residents raise alcohol and safety fears over late-night Fury–Joshua fight
Wales Online
10 Nov 2026
Cardiff residents are pushing back on late-night plans for Fury vs Joshua, warning of alcohol-fuelled disorder and family disruption. See how licensing rules shape big events.
Read more …Mother Root founder on building a standout alcohol-free drinks brand
www.bbc.com
8 Nov 2026
Entrepreneur Bethan Higson shares how she built Mother Root, an alcohol-free drinks brand tapping into mindful drinking and changing expectations of what a night off alcohol can look like.
Read more …Willie Nelson on quitting smoke, cannabis mocktails and staying on the road at 93
the Guardian
7 Nov 2026
Willie Nelson talks quitting smoke, embracing cannabis drinks and alcohol-free mocktails, and how changing his habits helps him keep touring in his 90s.
Read more …Georgina Baillie on addiction, fallout from ‘Sachsgate’ and finding six years of sobriety
Metro
6 Nov 2026
Georgina Baillie shares how the Russell Brand ‘Sachsgate’ scandal fuelled addiction, strained her family and how she ultimately rebuilt six years of sobriety.
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Alcohol-free sparkling rosé BEAU VIVA launches in London with bar takeover
The Drinks Business
8 Nov 2026
A new French 0.0% sparkling rosé has landed in London, promising year-round, celebration-ready drinking without alcohol. Find out how it rethinks rosé rituals.
Read more …High-protein drinks and alcohol-free beer: are they really worth it?
the Guardian
5 Nov 2026
Protein coffees, smoothies and alcohol-free beers are booming. Find out what’s really in them, how they taste and whether they’re worth swapping for wholefoods.
Read more …How 2027’s consumer trends could reshape no and low alcohol drinks
The Drinks Business
3 Nov 2026
Discover how rising demand for trust, wellbeing and control is driving growth in no and low alcohol drinks and shaping the drinks sector’s next moves.
Read more …Culture & Media
Portman Group marks 30 years shaping ‘responsible’ alcohol advertising
The Drinks Business
6 Nov 2026
Discover how 30 years of the Portman Group’s Code of Practice has reshaped alcohol advertising, complaints handling and consumer protection in the UK.
Read more …Sadiq Khan given new powers to shape London’s nightlife and licensing
The Standard
3 Nov 2026
London’s Mayor now has historic powers over major licensing decisions. Find out how this could reshape nights out, venue safety and the city’s nightlife culture.
Read more …Meg Mathews on breast cancer, mastectomy and staying sober through crisis
The Standard
31 Oct 2026
Meg Mathews shares how breast cancer, major surgery and motherhood intersect with her commitment to stay sober, offering an honest look at resilience under pressure.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
Cutting Just One Daily Drink Linked to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Daily Mirror
9 Nov 2026
New research links even low-level drinking to higher blood pressure and cholesterol. Discover how cutting just one daily drink could help protect your heart.
Read more …‘American Covid’ symptoms that mimic other winter bugs – and when to stay at home
The Mirror
10 Nov 2026
A GP breaks down the ‘American Covid’ symptoms that resemble common winter bugs, with clear advice on testing, staying home, and protecting vulnerable people.
Read more …Samaritans Branch Closures in Scotland Raise Fears for Crisis Support Access
The Herald
10 Nov 2026
Samaritans restructuring in Scotland could reshape crisis support for people affected by suicide, alcohol and drug harms. Learn what is changing and why it matters.
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Kazakhstan’s ‘Sober Villages’ Drive Sharp Fall in Alcohol Sales
The Drinks Business
10 Nov 2026
Kazakhstan’s alcohol sales are dropping as hundreds of villages go officially sober. Discover how community action and tougher laws are reshaping drinking habits and health.
Read more …Could UK airports soon enforce a two-drink limit before you fly?
The Drinks Business
2 Nov 2026
Ryanair’s CEO is urging airports to limit passengers to two alcoholic drinks before flying. Discover what this could mean for safety, delays and alcohol-free choices.
Read more …Club Soda urges VAT cut and new rules for alcohol-free drinks
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
25 Oct 2026
Club Soda is pushing for VAT cuts and clearer rules for alcohol-free drinks in the UK. Discover how these changes could affect price, choice and moderation.
Read more …Sobriety & Recovery
Living With Relapse: Inside a Secret Return to Alcohol After 11 Years Sober
the Guardian
2 Nov 2026
A candid, gripping account of relapse after 11 years sober, revealing how quiet thoughts, secrecy and self-deception can slowly reopen the door to alcohol.
Read more …How readers say their health has changed after giving up alcohol
The Independent
2 Nov 2026
Real people describe how life and health shifted when they stopped drinking, from energy levels and relationships to money and mental wellbeing.
Read more …‘Grey area drinking’ and the rise of sober socials after grief
Metro
31 Oct 2026
One woman’s journey through grief, hidden daily drinking and ‘grey area’ addiction – and how a sober social community helped her reclaim evenings and friendships.
Read more …Relationships & Family
Adopting a child with FASD: how one family is navigating love, learning and everyday life
BBC Tiny Happy People
18 Oct 2026
Discover how one family is raising an adopted son with FASD, balancing extra needs with everyday chaos, compassion and plenty of joy.
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.
Read more …‘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.
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