28 h. ago Revellers say they will drink less this festive season – as soaring costs and ‘drinkflation’ hits pockets

REVELLERS will spend less cash on booze over the festive period as consumer confidence remains muted, a study shows. Nearly four in ten people expect to drink less than usual over Christmas which rises to just under half for 18-34 year-olds. A report by Barclays reveals that of those knocking back less alcohol some 27...

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50 h. ago Dick Van Dyke reveals the addictive vices he had to quit to make it to 100

The Mary Poppins icon, who turns 100 on December 13, revealed that shelving alcohol and cigarettes is 'probably why I'm still here.'

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3 d. ago Lee Mack reveals both his parents and brother died from alcohol abuse as he opens up about deciding to get sober

The comedian, 57, quit drinking in 2016 after reading hypno-therapist Allen Carr's book Easy Way to Control Alcohol.

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6 d. ago I regularly drink more than one bottle of wine a day and it's getting worse. How can I cut out the alcohol? DR KAYE reveals the free and easy method she uses with her patients

This might sound surprising - but it's welcome news when patients realise they have a drinking problem. For many, recognising there is an issue is often the hardest part.

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6 d. ago Thomas Frank fumes at Newcastle penalty after Tottenham battle back to earn draw

VAR intervened to award Newcastle a penalty in the 2-2 draw

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7 d. ago Half of women plan to avoid Christmas parties this year over safety fears, according to poll

Research also revealed 46 per cent of women are concerned about drinking alcohol at work events

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1 week ago The shock booze pics that made celebrities quit drink for good & now they look incredible thanks to their ‘sober glow’

BEING in the public eye may seem glamorous, but behind flashy Instagram pics and champagne on tap, a number of celebrities have revealed the dark toll alcohol has had on their lives. Now, not only have they spoken about the negative effects booze has had on their lives - but they have bravely shared candid...

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2 w. ago Leading risk factor for cancer revealed – and it’s not smoking, alcohol or the sun

The factor most associated with cancer is unavoidable, and a condition that we will all experience

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3 w. ago Peter Mandelson in a wee spot of bother after being snapped peeing in on London street

Lord Peter Mandelson, 72, is now facing a fine after the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council confirmed they are investigating the incident which took place last week

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3 w. ago Ross Barkley reveals alcohol battle and Frank Lampard punishment after Chelsea incident

Ross Barkely has turned his back on alcohol after some difficult moments, one which saw Frank Lampard make him travel to France to watch a Chelsea game from the bus

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4 w. ago Pharmacist reveals the medications to NEVER mix with alcohol: 'Patients have felt close to death... it's serious'

A leading pharmacist has revealed the medications that you should never mix with alcohol -warning that it's not worth the potentially dangerous side effects.

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