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Snoring, Sleep Apnoea and Alcohol: Bedroom Signs Linked to Heart and Brain Risk
Loud snoring and gasping in the night can be more than an annoyance – they can signal sleep apnoea, a condition tied to heart disease, stroke and dementia. This piece explains how partners can spot warning signs, how habits like alcohol use, smoking and weight affect risk, and what to do if any of it sounds uncomfortably familiar.
Read more …Heatwaves, Big Matches and Drug Use: What New England Data Reveals
the Guardian
27 Apr 2026
New data from England’s wastewater shows drug use surging during heatwaves and big matches – often mixed with alcohol. Discover when risks quietly climb.
Read more …Tony Adams on 30 Years Sober, Supporting His Son and Running for Recovery
The Independent
24 Apr 2026
Football icon Tony Adams marks 30 years sober, supports his son through addiction, and runs the London Marathon to champion recovery and rehabilitation.
Read more …UK Paloma Month brings alcohol-free agave serves to 100+ bars
The Drinks Business
24 Apr 2026
A nationwide Paloma celebration is coming to UK bars, with every venue serving an alcohol-free agave-inspired option alongside creative twists on the classic cocktail.
Read more …Recovering drinkers voice fears over West Dunbartonshire support shake-up
Clydebank Post
22 Apr 2026
Recovering drinkers in West Dunbartonshire say service changes have disrupted vital support. Learn why stable counselling and aftercare matter so much for long-term sobriety.
Read more …Richard Osman on food addiction, shame and finding help
Wales Online
20 Apr 2026
Richard Osman shares how food addiction, shame and secrecy shaped his life, and how therapy helped him untangle his coping mechanisms and feel less alone.
Read more …Thatchers launches Blood Orange 0.0% cider for pubs
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
20 Apr 2026
Thatchers’ new Blood Orange 0.0% cider gives pub-goers a fruity, alcohol-free option designed for social occasions without sacrificing flavour or atmosphere.
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Heineken’s sales update highlights fast-growing zero and low-alcohol drinks
The Drinks Business
23 Apr 2026
Heineken’s new results reveal double-digit growth in zero and low-alcohol drinks, signalling how big brewers are responding to changing drinking habits.
Read more …India Puts AB InBev Under Antitrust Spotlight as Beer Market Feels the Squeeze
The Drinks Business
22 Apr 2026
AB InBev now faces an antitrust probe in India amid claims of retailer collusion and rising beer costs. See how regulation and pricing battles may shape drinking choices.
Read more …Freixenet unveils ‘super-premium’ Diamond 0.0% alcohol-free fizz
The Drinks Business
14 Apr 2026
Freixenet’s new Diamond 0.0% brings a more premium feel to alcohol-free bubbles, aimed at drinkers who want celebration and flavour without the alcohol.
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John Robins on the first signs of alcoholism at seven years old
the Guardian
26 Apr 2026
Comedian John Robins revisits the first time he secretly drank wine at seven, revealing how early thoughts about alcohol shaped his journey into addiction.
Read more …Harvey Fierstein on Kinky Boots, addiction and learning to live with himself
the Guardian
27 Apr 2026
Harvey Fierstein opens up about fame, addiction and self-acceptance, revealing how he turned a fraught relationship with alcohol into creative fuel and survival.
Read more …Kate Cassidy on love after losing Liam Payne and living with a public grief story
Daily Mirror
25 Apr 2026
Kate Cassidy shares how she is navigating dating again while still grieving Liam Payne, offering a raw glimpse into love, loss and life after a substance-related death.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
UK healthy life expectancy falls as preventable illnesses, including alcohol harm, take toll
the Guardian
27 Apr 2026
Healthy life expectancy in the UK is falling, with alcohol- and diet-related illness pushing more years of poor health. Discover what this means and how prevention could help.
Read more …‘Ageing Backwards’: How Quitting Alcohol Transformed One Woman’s Skin
The Mirror
26 Apr 2026
A woman’s ‘ageing backwards’ skin glow after quitting alcohol meets fresh science on how drinking speeds up visible ageing.
Read more …Heart surgeon’s 5 everyday habits that can speed up ageing
Daily Mirror
25 Apr 2026
A heart surgeon outlines five everyday habits that can speed up ageing and explains why cutting out alcohol transformed his own health.
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Why that 4am airport pint hits harder than you think
Daily Mirror
25 Apr 2026
Airport bar at 4am? Discover why pre-flight pints are so popular, how alcohol affects you differently in the air, and what seasoned crew recommend instead.
Read more …France’s Stricter Drink‑Driving Rules: What UK Drivers Need to Know
The Mirror
24 Apr 2026
Driving in France this year? Learn how the lower drink‑driving limit and strict roadside checks could affect UK holidaymakers before you set off.
Read more …How Midweek Community Events Are Making Pubs More Inclusive – With Low & No Options
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
20 Apr 2026
Discover how midweek quizzes, vinyl nights and creative workshops are turning pubs into community hubs, with growing space for low and no-alcohol drinkers too.
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From addiction to Iron Man: how seven words helped Brandon change his life
Daily Mirror
24 Apr 2026
A former drug and alcohol addict shifted his dependence to food before seven simple words helped him reclaim his health, faith and relationships.
Read more …Inside the $600,000-a-week superyacht rehab reshaping luxury addiction treatment
the Guardian
19 Apr 2026
Step aboard Australia’s ultra-luxury rehabs, from a $600,000-a-week superyacht to five-star mansions. See how the wealthy tackle alcohol and drug addiction—and what it means for everyone else.
Read more …Storm-hit Inverness church grant helps protect vital addiction recovery hub
The Herald
16 Apr 2026
A storm-damaged Inverness church has secured funding to repair its steeple and protect vital community services, including weekly addiction recovery groups and warm spaces.
Read more …Relationships & Family
Lauren Cowell backs raising social media age to 16 to protect children
The Mirror
13 Apr 2026
Lauren Cowell joins a growing campaign to raise the social media age to 16, sharing why online harms worry parents and how her family handles phones and apps.
Read more …ECB Addresses Cricket's Alcohol Culture Post-Ashes Defeat
BBC Sport
23 Mar 2026
ECB tackles alcohol culture after Ashes tour woes, seeking a balanced team environment.
Read more …Hospitality Industry's Youth Jobs Grant: A Boon for Employers and Young Jobseekers
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
16 Mar 2026
Explore the new Youth Jobs Grant and its impact on hospitality employment.
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