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People who get divorced are more likely to die than heavy drinkers, people with money problems and those who never got married in the first place, a study has shown. Scientists revealed the disparity after asking 13,611 American adults aged between 50 and 104 about their lives over the previous 16 years, between 1992 and … Read more
Not on the list? You’re not coming in! Drinkers might have to register online before visiting pubs when they reopen on July 4, says Matt Hancock Boris Johnson set to unveil further loosening of coronavirus lockdown for July 4 Pubs and bars are on track to be given the green light to get back up … Read more
Police broke up gaggles of drinkers congregating outside London bars yesterday, three weeks before pubs are officially due to reopen. Revellers stood in groups of more than six outside Tropix bar in Clapham, London. Other pictures showed police patrolling the streets, urging those who don’t obey lockdown rules to move along. While some pubs are … Read more
What’s changing? From Monday, people can meet outside in groups of up to six as long as those from different households continue to socially distance. – Can I visit family and friends? Yes . This means that family groups of no more than six can meet in parks and private gardens for chats and even … Read more
Ministers face continued questioning over the UK’s plan for lifting its coronavirus lockdown, as European countries begin to ease their own restrictions. Italy and Spain are among those planning small steps to relax measures, but the Government has so far declined to publish an exit strategy. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said lockdown will only be … Read more
Filter coffee is GOOD for you: Study shows people who drink up to four cups a day are 15 per cent less likely to die from a heart attack Experts studied the coffee habits of more than 500,000 adults over 20 years They found that filter is coffee best for healthy hearts and lowering cholesterol … Read more
Fewer people died from alcohol poisoning in Russia after warm winter saw drinkers ditch vodka for wine Just over 600 people died from alcohol poisoning in January, a 37 per cent fall Direct correlation between temperature increase and decline in drinking spirits There was a slight decline in vodka sales between 2019 and 2018 The most … Read more
The streets of Britain’s popular city centres remain empty as the nation heeds its Government’s warnings to stay inside and keep away from others. As the UK coronavirus death toll reached 233, with 5,018 people infected, pubs, clubs, restaurants and other social venues have shut their doors to customers in order to stave off the … Read more
Drinkers facing pub lockdown turn to digital drinking by catching up with mates on WhatsApp, Zoom and Instagram Live for a jar and a chat Brits are mourning the closure of pubs on the first weekend of lockdown Instead, many are turning to apps to enjoy a virtual drink with their friends Apps such as … Read more
Dozens of drinkers across Britain have been raising a glass at home under the hashtag #TwitterWinchester amid the coronavirus lockdown. They were spurred on by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost who reprised their Shaun of the Dead roles in a bid to urge people to stay indoors. The duo, who played Shaun and Ed in the … Read more