16 h. ago Nearly half of Gen Z are choosing ‘no or low alcohol drinks’ in cultural reset

Around 49 per cent of younger adults are opting for ‘no and low’ alcohol to moderate their drinking

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27 h. ago Half of young adults now choosing ‘no and low’ alcohol drinks, study says

Young adults’ uptake of alcohol-free alternatives has more than tripled, rising from 7 per cent in 2018 to 23 per cent in 2025

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27 h. ago Half of young adults now choosing no and low alcohol drinks – report

Some 49% of young adults now choose no and low alcohol to moderate their drinking, up from 28% since 2018, according to the charity Drinkaware.

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4 d. ago ‘I will die as Gazza’ – Paul Gascoigne admits he will never stop drinking as England legend says ‘I cannot change’

PAUL GASCOIGNE has admitted he will never stop drinking and "cannot change". The England legend has struggled with alcohol addiction throughout his life. Gazza, 58, has spent multiple stints in rehab in an attempt to kick the habit. But in a new interview, he has explained why he has been unable to stop with the...

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4 d. ago Paul Gascoigne insists he will NEVER stop drinking as England football legend, 58, declares: 'I will die as Gazza'

As part of his publicity tour for the new memoir, Gascoigne told viewers during his appearance on Good Morning Britain that he still drinks alcohol, breaking down as he recounted his struggles.

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7 d. ago Woman describes how her life is in 'turmoil' after sexual assault

David Walsh, 41, assaulted the woman after she was passed out from drinking alcohol

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9 d. ago Worried you're drinking too much? Follow my easy steps to take back control over alcohol

As we reach the middle of Sober October, I want to share the strategies you can use to drink less - even if going totally sober seems too much of a stretch.

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1 week ago Legendary 90s pop singer Kavana looks unrecognisable years on from drinking aftershave during his 'crippling alcohol addiction battle'

The singer, 47, born Anthony Kavanagh, shot to fame with hits like I Can Make You Feel Good and Crazy Chance.

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1 week ago Gen Z spend £13k on honeymoons as nearly half choose travel over house deposit

A study has found that over 4 in 10 people aged 18-24 would prefer to splash their savings on a post-wedding trip abroad rather than a house deposit

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1 week ago Why fears over ‘workplace productivity’ could see cost of a pint rise

The IPPR found one in three workers called in sick after drinking at work events over the past year

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1 week ago Win a year’s supply of award‑winning alcohol‑free drinks from Mash Gang, Pavari 17 or La Borosa

Big flavour, zero hangover. Three winners will each take home a year’s supply from one of these standout alcohol‑free ranges: Mash Gang beers, Pavari 17 or La Borosa

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2 w. ago NHS symptoms of ‘severe’ disease that can affect anyone who drinks

One particular disease directly related to drinking alcohol could result in a variety of life-threatening conditions

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2 w. ago If it’s autumn, it must be bloody mary season | Hannah Crosbie on drinks

One alternative to Sober October is to sip away slowly at the classic hangover cure, the bloody mary, before the Christmas onslaught begins‘When we drink alcohol, we are borrowing happiness from tomorrow” has always felt a particularly comforting quote whenever I’m on the horns of an especially awful hangover. It is also one that, until a shamefully short time ago, I attributed to Albert Einstein, because it turns out it’s apparently enough for me just to see a quote in cursive text overlaying a black-and-white photo of a famous person for me to believe it was said by them. Deeply embarrassing. I’ve also seen it recounted by James Corden, so who knows at this point? Einstein, Corden’s mate Jez who’s to say?Anyway, now that summer is over, most of us are left feeling that most of the year’s drinking is safely out of the way. Autumn is the hangover of the calendar year. Spring is the pre-drinks, summer the big blow-out and winter is the enormous, restorative takeaway. And when I think...

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2 w. ago Stoptober 2025: giving up smoking and drinking alcohol for Stoptober campaign could save you £1,000s this year

Take a break from cigarettes or alcohol this Stoptober and see your savings grow fast 🍂

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2 w. ago 'I'm two years sober and it's completely changed my life in so many ways'

Two years ago, journalist Jess Flaherty decided to stop drinking alcohol for the betterment of her mental health and it's proved to have a transformative effect on her life

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3 w. ago Wayne Rooney booze bombshell as Man Utd icon says 'I'd be dead if not for Coleen'

The Manchester United and England legend has been speaking about his relationship with alcohol, how he hid his drinking from Sir Alex Ferguson and how he believes he has wife Coleen to thank for still being alive

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3 w. ago Even people who drink low quantities of alcohol at risk of dementia, according to huge new study

Researchers say the latest analysis challenges the common belief that low levels of alcohol are beneficial for brain health

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3 w. ago Drinking 'any alcohol' could increase dementia risks, new bombshell research warns

New findings suggest that even light drinking could boost the risk of developing dementia in later life, contrary to the initial belief that a small amount of alcohol could actually benefit brain health

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3 w. ago Dementia alert for people who drink even one glass of alcohol

A major new study looked at data from more than 550,000 people to find the link

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4 w. ago There is NO safe amount of alcohol when it comes to dementia risk, experts warn

British and US scientists have discovered that drinking any level of alcohol could raise the risk of developing dementia. This was worst among heavy drinkers.

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