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Lola Young on recovery, sober support and staying in control after onstage collapse
Grammy-winning singer Lola Young opens up about her ongoing recovery from substance addiction after collapsing on stage at a US festival. She talks about working with a sober coach, joining Alcoholics Anonymous, and choosing treatment while defending her management team. Readers gain a candid look at how non-linear recovery can feel, the emotional trade-offs of sobriety, and where to seek help if addiction starts to take over.
Read more …BBC’s Sober Companion: A Comedy Drama About Fame, Addiction and Recovery
www.bbc.com
14 Oct 2026
A new BBC Sounds drama uses comedy and celebrity chaos to explore addiction, relapse and recovery, offering a relatable, story-driven look at sober support.
Read more …EU wine lobby resists tougher alcohol cancer warnings as WHO pushes for clearer labels
The Drinks Business
14 Oct 2026
EU politicians and the wine industry clash with WHO over how clearly alcohol’s cancer risks should appear on labels, raising questions for anyone who drinks in moderation.
Read more …Russell Brand court case highlights survivor’s struggle with alcohol addiction after alleged assault
The Herald
14 Oct 2026
Court testimony in Russell Brand’s trial reveals how alleged assault was followed by alcohol addiction and self-blame, highlighting the impact of trauma on drinking and recovery.
Read more …She quit beer and lost 6st: how one change transformed Deidre’s life
Daily Mirror
14 Oct 2026
Filmmaker Deidre Olsen traded beer and binge eating for movement, muscle and marathon goals. Discover how one big decision led to 6st weight loss and a new life.
Read more …Student nurse’s death highlights deadly risks of drink and drug driving
www.walesonline.co.uk
13 Oct 2026
A young student nurse died after driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. The inquest underlines how impaired driving can rapidly turn fatal.
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.
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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
Baywatch stars then and now: addiction battles, recovery and life beyond the beach
Daily Mirror
14 Oct 2026
Catch up with the original Baywatch cast, from addiction and rehab to sober living, activism and new careers away from the beach.
Read more …Paul Bettany on grief, guilt and turning away from alcohol to heal
The Standard
13 Oct 2026
Paul Bettany shares how childhood grief pushed him towards alcohol and drugs, and how therapy helped him find healthier ways to live with loss.
Read more …Coronation Street’s Peter Barlow: Could a Shock Return Reopen Old Wounds and Sobriety Struggles?
Metro
12 Oct 2026
A possible Peter Barlow return to Coronation Street reignites old love triangles and long-running alcohol storylines, spotlighting how TV dramas mirror real-life struggles with drinking.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
Why ‘clean’ alcohol is on the rise – and what it really means
The Drinks Business
13 Oct 2026
‘Clean’ alcohol is everywhere, but what does it actually mean? Discover how ingredient transparency campaigns could change what you see on bottles and cans.
Read more …Army sergeant’s alcohol-fuelled assaults spotlight drinking culture in military life
The Independent
13 Oct 2026
A drunk Army sergeant assaulted two junior Marines, raising tough questions about alcohol, consent, power and PTSD in military life. Explore the lessons for safer drinking habits.
Read more …Pathologist links alcoholic ketoacidosis to Lurgan woman’s death
The Herald
12 Oct 2026
An inquest hears that alcoholic ketoacidosis, linked to heavy drinking, may have caused a young woman’s death, raising questions about hidden medical risks and expert disagreements.
Read more …Living Alcohol-Free
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 …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 …Sobriety & Recovery
Dad who hid five bottles of wine a day rebuilds life after finding sobriety
The Mirror
13 Oct 2026
A father’s secret five-bottles-a-day habit nearly destroyed his family life. Discover how he found support, faced his past and built a new, sober chapter.
Read more …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 …Relationships & Family
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.
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.
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