Many Scottish pubs ‘won’t survive’ Nicola Sturgeon’s alcohol ban warns industry

Businesses across Scotland face ruin today in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon‘s draconian two-week alcohol ban.  The First Minister yesterday announced a ban on pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol indoors in Scotland for at least 16 days from Friday.  Hospitality venues will only be allowed to open from 6am to 6pm and in five ‘hotspot’ … Read more

Berkshire death: BA customer service agent was found dead on floor by his pregnant wife

Furloughed BA customer service agent who was told to reapply for his old job on a lower salary was found dead from alcohol poisoning on floor by his pregnant wife, inquest hears Dharmindera Kalyan, known as Darsi, furloughed from high-ranking position He was offered his old job back but with reduced pay just days before … Read more

Berkshire death: Furloughed property firm boss was found dead on floor by his pregnant wife

Furloughed property firm boss who was told to reapply for his old job on a lower salary was found dead on floor by his pregnant wife after falling off sofa following night of heavy drinking Dharmindera Kalyan, known as Darsi, furloughed from high-ranking position He was offered his old job back but with reduced pay … Read more

Coronavirus Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon BANS alcohol in pubs

Nicola Sturgeon (pictured today) has unveiled a dramatic ‘circuit breaker’ squeeze to coincide with the school half-term north of the border Nicola Sturgeon warned that coronavirus cases have started to surge among the older generation today as she banned pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol indoors in Scotland for at least 16 days from Friday. … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon ‘is set to BAN alcohol in Scotland’s pubs and force 6pm closing’

Nicola Sturgeon (pictured today) has unveiled a dramatic ‘circuit breaker’ squeeze to coincide with the school half-term north of the border Nicola Sturgeon warned that coronavirus cases have started to surge among the older generation today as she prepares to ban pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol in Scotland for at least 16 days from … Read more

Trisha Goddard’s daughter Billie Dee admits her mum is ‘apprehensive’ about her joining The Bridge

Trisha Goddard’s daughter Billie Dee admits her mum is ‘apprehensive’ about her signing up for The Bridge after she overcame drug addiction By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 01:53 BST, 7 October 2020 | Updated: 01:54 BST, 7 October 2020 Trisha Goddard’s daughter Billie Dee has revealed her mum is ‘apprehensive’ about her signing up … Read more

Lucy Spraggan admits alcohol has ‘closed so many doors’ in her life

‘I feel lucky to have escaped the s**t I was putting myself through’: Lucy Spraggan admits alcohol has ‘closed so many doors’ in her life as she discusses her new single Sober By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 01:02 BST, 7 October 2020 | Updated: 01:02 BST, 7 October 2020 Lucy Spraggan has told how … Read more

ICU nurse, 36, is banned from the road for drink-driving

ICU nurse, 36, is banned from the road for drink-driving after being caught on way home following her first night out with friends since lockdown ended Justine McMinn, 36, was stopped by traffic police after she was seen swerving  She was driving on M6 near Knutsford in Cheshire following a ‘post Covid’ party Officers found … Read more

Scientist create TRANSPARENT wood as clear as glass but five times more thermally efficient 

Scientist create TRANSPARENT wood as clear as glass but stronger, lighter and five times more thermally efficient Scientists transformed wood from balsa trees into clear material that could replace conventional glass  The team bleached the wood until it was nearly clear and then added a  synthetic polymer called polyvinyl alcohol The innovation is five times more … Read more

Home and Away star Emily Weir reveals the terrifying ‘epiphany’ which forced her to give up alcohol

Home and Away actress Emily Weir has discussed the ‘epiphany’ which forced her to give up her alcohol addiction.  The 29-year-old, who revealed last week that she has been sober for two years, explained that she had a dream where she was an ‘older, grey-haired woman living by herself who had a true [red wine] … Read more