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Where the fun doesn’t stop: Mapping gambling machines across London’s pubs

The florescent lights from fruit machines can be blinding and distracting at the best of times, but for someone who

Rare wine found behind hidden trapdoor sold for nearly £70k

A long-forgotten collection of Bordeaux wines, which were discovered in a concealed cellar, were sold on Tuesday by Pall Mall’s

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LISTEN: How does Dry January impact the struggling hospitality industry?

It’s been estimated that 1 in 3 Brits are axing the booze for Dry January this year, according to its

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WATCH: Giving up alcohol may be having a negative impact on your health

Research from the University of Oxford has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption, particularly within the context of UK pub culture,

Majority of children seeking drug and alcohol treatment are under 16 as youth cases rise 13%

More children are now seeking support for substance misuse than this time last year, according to statistics from the Office

London alcohol death rates reach record high but rank low compared to rest of England

Alcohol-induced deaths in London have reached a record high as of 2023 but are still low compared to the rest

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Dry January 2025: A reflection and changing perceptions

Around 15.5 million people planned to take part in Dry January and one in five want to reduce how much

The 1 Bar's Dimitar Petkanov. Credit: Dimitar Petkanov.

Cocktail bar aims to revitalise London’s declining nightlife scene

London’s nightlife is ever-evolving, but one Finsbury venue which opened in November is quickly making its mark in a crowded

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Beyond Dry January: The Future of Alcohol-Free Living in 2025

More than one in four Brits were planning an alcohol-free January in 2025 to give their mind, body, and bank

Young people in a non-alcohol tasting class at Club Soda in London

Young people become the biggest consumers of low and non-alcohol drinks

Nearly half (44%) of all 18-24-year-olds now consider themselves drinkers of low or non-alcohol drinks, survey data has found. It

The decline of the local is bad news for society, says Oxford professor

As the number of pubs in the UK continues to fall, a prominent academic has made a passionate defence of

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