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Is the Boozy Office Christmas Party Being Replaced by Sober, Smarter Celebrations?
Office Christmas parties are shifting from late-night bar tabs to earlier, alcohol-light or alcohol-free gatherings, immersive games and wellness-friendly socials. With more employees sober-curious, remote working reshaping office culture and HR keen to avoid messy incidents, many companies are rethinking how they celebrate. Expect fewer photocopier regrets and more creative, inclusive ways to mark the end of the year.
Read more …Northern Ireland police officers sacked for filming vulnerable people abusing alcohol and drugs
The Independent
13 Nov 2026
Police in Northern Ireland sacked two officers who secretly filmed vulnerable people, including those misusing alcohol and drugs. Learn what this means for privacy and safe support.
Read more …Illicit alcohol trade in Australia fuels billion‑dollar tax gap and safety fears
The Drinks Business
12 Nov 2026
Australia’s illicit alcohol trade is surging, driving a billion‑dollar tax gap and raising fresh worries about contaminated products and consumer safety.
Read more …Four in ten Scots unsure where to turn for help with family drinking
The Herald
12 Nov 2026
New research from Scotland shows widespread worry about family drinking and shaky confidence in getting help. Find out what support families need and how services may change.
Read more …THC drink makers race to adapt as Illinois ban hits alcohol-free alternatives
the Guardian
11 Nov 2026
Illinois has banned hemp-derived THC drinks, pushing alcohol-free brands to discount, reformulate or switch focus. Discover how this shake-up could shape future alcohol alternatives.
Read more …EastEnders: Linda and Lee face alcoholism and grief in emotional Mick tribute
Metro
11 Nov 2026
EastEnders puts addiction and recovery in the spotlight as Linda fights to save Lee from alcohol while the family honours Mick’s memory.
Read more …Women and older drinkers call for more low and no beer choices in pubs
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
10 Nov 2026
New research shows women and older drinkers pushing pubs for more low and no alcohol beers, with taste, value and draught options driving demand.
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Global Low & No Alcohol Wine Masters 2026: Final Call for Entries
The Drinks Business
11 Nov 2026
A major global competition is giving low and no-alcohol wines the spotlight. Discover how producers are putting quality and innovation to the test.
Read more …How Established Wine Labels Are Embracing Alcohol-Free Bottles
The Drinks Business
11 Nov 2026
Discover how traditional Italian wine labels are building alcohol-free bottles into their ranges, supporting moderation, wellness goals and more inclusive celebrations.
Read more …How a small Spanish village could shape the future of Priorat – and alcohol-free wine
The Drinks Business
11 Nov 2026
Discover how a tiny Spanish village is helping Priorat winemakers adapt to climate change and create fresher, potentially lower-alcohol styles within a world-famous region.
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Emmerdale’s Ruby admits relying on alcohol for confidence as Dales drama escalates
Metro
11 Nov 2026
Emmerdale’s Ruby opens up about using alcohol for confidence, offering a raw look at dependence amid major family and relationship drama in the Dales.
Read more …Community Radio Show Features Candid Conversation on Alcohol Recovery
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald
10 Nov 2026
A Scottish community radio show spotlights a guest in alcohol recovery, sharing the realities of treatment and sober living within a wider mix of local discussion.
Read more …Russell Brand’s addictions, upbringing and the fractured bond with his father
Daily Mirror
9 Nov 2026
Russell Brand’s addictions unfolded against a backdrop of a turbulent relationship with his father. See how parenting, boundaries and early exposure shaped his path.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
Drink-driving dad found guilty of murdering cyclist in school-run road rage crash
www.mirror.co.uk
12 Nov 2026
A drink-driving school-run turns deadly when a road rage row ends in a cyclist’s death. Learn how alcohol and anger combined to create a tragic outcome.
Read more …Young adults facing surge in severe liver disease after Covid-era drinking changes
the Guardian
11 Nov 2026
New research tracks a post-lockdown surge in severe alcohol-related liver disease in younger adults, especially women, highlighting how home drinking habits can quietly escalate health risks.
Read more …More Daylight Linked to Lower Dementia Risk – and Alcohol Is One of the Key
The Independent
11 Nov 2026
Scientists link regular daylight exposure to a lower risk of dementia, comparing it with alcohol use and other key risk factors. Discover simple, brain-friendly habits.
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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
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 …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.
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