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Divorced people more likely to die early than heavy drinkers

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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

Landlords fear drinkers will be put off by data rules and curbs on music and standing at the bar

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Pubs are to open with a hush rather than a bang with no raised voices, no loud music and a cap on numbers – and even stricter restrictions than expected.  They are among a range of safeguards that also include a requirement that pubs, restaurants, cafes and even takeaways to collect the names and contact … Read more

Race is on for drinkers to land a spot at their local pub

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Thirsty drinkers were today battling to book a spot at their local for the July 4 ‘Independence Day’ reopening, with one punter joking the process ‘felt like securing Glasto tickets’.  Most English pubs will be taking table reservations in advance to control crowds, although Wetherspoons told MailOnline they won’t be doing so and anyone wanting … Read more

People who get divorced are more likely to die early than heavy drinkers

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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

Drinkers might have to register online before visiting pubs, says Matt Hancock 

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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 break up drinkers enjoying a lockdown pint outside a bar in London

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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

Furious social media users blast park-goers and al fresco drinkers for using bushes as toilets

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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

Coronavirus UK: Britons could face two or three pint limit in bid to stop all-day drinkers

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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 drinkers are 15 per cent less likely to die from a heart attack, study shows 

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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