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Scotland’s stark life expectancy gap fuels fresh calls for health action
New figures reveal that seven of the UK’s 10 worst areas for deaths before 60 are in Scotland, with places like Glasgow and Dundee facing particularly high risks. Campaigners and politicians are using the data to push for stronger action on poverty, housing, and public health policies, including alcohol and drug harms. Readers gain a clearer picture of how where you live can shape your health and what changes are being urged.
Read more …Recovering addict sleeps rough for six months to fund lifesaving rehab beds
The Mirror
19 Oct 2026
A recovering addict is spending six months on the streets to fund more rehab beds. Discover how his challenge shines a light on life-or-death gaps in addiction support.
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 …Lorraine Kelly on cutting alcohol, feeling fitter and keeping intimacy alive
Metro
16 Oct 2026
Lorraine Kelly shares how cutting alcohol, getting fitter and feeling healthier has boosted her energy and long-term relationship. A candid, relatable midlife refresh.
Read more …Inside Christian Angermayer’s no-alcohol, high-tech health routine
The Standard
16 Oct 2026
Billionaire investor Christian Angermayer skips alcohol and leans on science, psychedelics and strict routines to stay sharp. Explore which habits might translate to everyday life.
Read more …Anna Faris shares 18 months of sobriety after ‘hurtful’ comments from Chuck Lorre
The Independent
15 Oct 2026
Anna Faris opens up about 18 months sober, career doubts and mental health, sharing a hopeful message for anyone considering life beyond alcohol.
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.
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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.
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Julie Hesmondhalgh on near-borderline drinking and the moment that changed everything
The Mirror
19 Oct 2026
Julie Hesmondhalgh opens up about feeling “borderline alcoholic”, the family health shock that made her reassess alcohol, and how life has shifted since stepping back from drinking.
Read more …Lola Young on recovery, sober support and staying in control after onstage collapse
The Independent
14 Oct 2026
Pop star Lola Young shares how a frightening onstage collapse led her to treatment, sober support and a clearer life, while stressing that recovery is never straightforward.
Read more …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 …Health & Wellbeing
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 …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 …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.
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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 …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 …Sobriety & Recovery
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 …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 …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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