4 d. ago Concern over 'easy availability' of alcohol in West Lothian despite fall in deaths

The number of alcohol related deaths in West Lothian fell last year, in line with the drop across Scotland.

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9 d. ago Alcohol deaths in Ayrshire remain at lowest level for six years

In 2024, the same number of alcohol-specific deaths was recorded as there was in 2023.

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1 week ago A&E doctor's message to Nigel Farage about his plans for NHS comes with warning

An overseas A&E doctor who has trained and worked in the UK for a decade has said she is 'appalled' by Nigel Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave to remain if Reform is elected

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1 week ago Alcohol deaths fall to lowest level since 2019 but remain ‘appallingly high’

The data from National Records of Scotland show there were 1,185 alcohol specific deaths in 2024 – which was down 7% from the previous year, meaning there were 92 fewer deaths

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1 week ago Alcohol deaths in Scotland remain 'appallingly high' as SNP is warned minimum unit pricing drive has failed

Scotland continues to have the highest rate of alcohol specific deaths of any country in the UK.

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1 week ago Alcohol deaths in Scotland drop to 2019 levels after soaring during covid lockdowns

Scots living in the poorest parts of the country are 4.5 times more likely to drink themselves to death than those living in the wealthiest neighbourhoods.

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1 week ago Tom Voyce was almost three times legal alcohol limit when swept to his death in car

Ex-England rugby star Tom Voyce's inquest is taking place today following his death aged 43 in December last year when his car was swept away during Storm Darragh

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2 w. ago Policy "blind spot" driving Scottish men from poor backgrounds to early graves

Shocking report slates Scottish Government for failing to build for future success with joined-up policies to reverse our nation's shameful record on drugs, alcohol and suicide deaths

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2 w. ago Inside tragic boxer Ricky Hatton's health battles after his shock death at 46: How his biggest opponents were depression, drug and alcohol abuse and suicidal thoughts

Boxer Ricky Hatton will always be remembered as one of Britain's most inspiring fighters-both in and out of the ring.

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