Alcohol

Scotland set the minimum price for a unit of alcohol at 50p in 2018 – now a consultation has been launched, with proposals to raise the rate to 65p. Picture: PA

Ministers under fire over ‘mishandling’ of Scotland’s alcohol problems

Jeremy Clarkson shared CCTV footage of a man allegedly stealing 'nearly £100 worth' of alcohol and food - Credit: Getty / Instagram

Jeremy Clarkson calls out shoplifting at Diddly Squat Farm with video

A stag do party ordered off TUI flight after causing 3-hour delay

Stag do party ordered off TUI flight after causing 3-hour delay

Drink & drug driver jailed after killing 17-year-old girl in car crash

Simon Pegg graduated from the University of Bristol in 1991 with a BA in theatre, film, and television. He transitioned into stand-up comedy before starring in TV comedy series such as Black Books and Spaced. He is perhaps most well-known for his portrayals in the ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ films; Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End.

Simon Pegg discusses struggles with alcohol on Mission Impossible set

A Jet2 aircraft

Urinating man forces Jet2 flight to make emergency landing

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Unmarked mobile speed camera vans introduced by police

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

Excess drinking damages the human body and society as a whole (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

We must put people's health before alcohol industry's profits

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Pickle juice, a fry up or just some water and pain killers. What remedy will you be using today to cure the New Year’s hangover?

New Year’s hangover - NHS advice on dealing with alcohol excess

International Vodka Day 2022: The Bottle Club reveals top 7 vodkas

International Vodka Day 2022: The Bottle Club reveals top 7 vodkas

Charities are calling for change in Scotland's long-standing problem with drink. Picture: Getty Images

Catherine Salmond: Shake off the jokes and deal with Scotland’s alcohol problem

At the time of the gathering, Covid rules stipulated that people were only allowed to meet outdoors in groups of up to six, as long as they remained two metres apart.

Partygate staff told to avoid being spotted 'waving bottles of wine'

Customers will no longer be able to go inside a cafe or restaurant for takeaway food or coffee (Shutterstock)

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There were 15,519 deaths in 2019 which were classed as avoidable.

More than a quarter of deaths in Scotland in 2019 were 'avoidable'

Staff at Milestone.

Mental health award for Edinburgh service

'Sobriety tags' could be introduced in England to reduce alcohol-fuelled crime -...

Fairbairns said the main reason for people wanting to invest in the firm is impact. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh start-up One Year No Beer smashes fundraising target

You might want to consider how much you've been drinking before buying some more (Picture: John Devlin)

Leader comment: Cancer can be the deadly price of the demon drink

Alcohol contributed to 100,000 years of life lost in 2015. Picture: Jacky Ghossein

Alcohol leads to 100,000 years of life lost to poor health a year

Alison Douglas: Does your boozing cause health and family problems?

Alcohol still being sold for as low as 16p per unit

Something in the water: Alcohol not the only reason behind liver damage for Scot...

Alcohol is to blame in ‘a quarter of road deaths’

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Alcohol a factor in 'one in 20' deaths in Scotland

Drugs tsar urges ministers to up price of 'antisocial' cider

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