Man ‘hanged himself after night out drinking and taking cocaine’

Football club captain, 21, hanged himself after telling his friends ‘I’m done’ while on a night out drinking and taking cocaine, inquest hears Shaun Young had become emotional while out with friends in Pontypridd  The 21-year-old football captain told his mates he was ‘done’ and ‘couldn’t go on’ His father found Shaun hanged at his … Read more

Event planner caught setting up second illegal rave in eight days at same venue is fined £10,000

Event planner caught setting up second illegal rave in just eight days at same venue is fined £10,000 for breaking Covid rules Abhishek Beltharia, 37, was busted setting up a second illegal rave in eight days The ‘unlicensed music event’ took place at Forest Business Park in Leyton Beltharia held an event on August 31 … Read more

Welsh drinkers head for final night out before bars are banned from selling booze

Drinkers turned out in force in Wales last night for a final session before pubs are banned from selling alcohol tonight. Youngsters headed out in Cardiff and Swansea before the strict new measures come into force. The hospitality sector has been rocked by the move, which will see a 6pm curfew on pubs, bars, restaurants … Read more

Three ages when alcohol poses greatest danger: Worst for unborn children, older teens and over-65s

The three ages when alcohol poses the greatest danger: Effect of booze on the brain is worst for unborn children, older teens and over-65s, research shows Researchers have pinpointed three stages when alcohol is the most damaging Effect of booze on brain is worst for unborn children, older teens and over-65s   Alcohol use disorders was one of … Read more

Alcohol blocks a chemical in the brain that focuses our attention, study finds 

Alcoholism is the most severe form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability to manage drinking habits. It is organised into three categories: mild, moderate and severe. Each category has various symptoms and can cause harmful side effects. If left untreated, any type of alcohol abuse can spiral out of control.  Individuals struggling with alcoholism … Read more

Coronavirus UK: What do the new Tier restrictions mean?

Almost all parts of England started life today under new coronavirus curbs with a ban on households mixing indoors and restrictions on hospitality. Large swathes of the Midlands, North East and North West have been put in the most restrictive tier three, but London and much of the South are in tier two. Some 23.3million people … Read more

Coronavirus UK: What do the new Tier restrictions mean?

Almost all parts of England started life today under new coronavirus curbs with a ban on households mixing indoors and restrictions on hospitality. Large swathes of the Midlands, North East and North West have been put in the most restrictive tier three, but London and much of the South are in tier two. Some 23.3million people … Read more

Wales labour leader Mark Drakeford is BARRED from more than 100 pubs for ‘anti-social behaviour’

Wales labour leader Mark Drakeford is BARRED from more than 100 pubs for ‘anti-social behaviour’ after banning bars and restaurants from serving alcohol West Conwy Pubwatch shares open letter saying he faces arrest if he shows up Letter said landlords had legal duty to prevent ‘antisocial behaviour’ on premises It comes as Mark Drakeford announced … Read more

Wales labour leader Mark Drakeford is BARRED from more than 100 pubs for ‘anti-social behaviour’

Wales labour leader Mark Drakeford is BARRED from more than 100 pubs for ‘anti-social behaviour’ after banning bars and restaurants from serving alcohol West Conwy Pubwatch shares open letter saying he faces arrest if he shows up Letter said landlords had legal duty to prevent ‘antisocial behaviour’ on premises It comes as Mark Drakeford announced … Read more