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‘Extraordinary – a great alcohol alternative’: the best supermarket kombuchas, tasted and rated

These once obscure fizzy ferments are now widely available in our supermarkets – but which are a sparkling success and which leave you feeling a bit flat?

The Guardian - UK

How to get your hands on 99p pints this January

Cheap pints and non-alcoholic offerings are the perfect excuse to get out the house this January

The Independent UK

Canada asks Air India to investigate pilot charged with showing up intoxicated to work

Transport Canada flagged breach of aviation rules after detaining pilot in Vancouver and has asked Air India to submit investigation report by 26 January

The Independent UK

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The surprising effect of dry January that’s not your liver and sleep quality

It’s around the four-week mark that many people notice the most dramatic difference – particularly in facial structure

The Independent UK

I Quietly Quit Drinking Almost a Year Ago – Here’s What I’ve Learnt About Sober Socialising

Plus, the best non-alcoholic alternatives to make your Dry January a breeze.

Marie Claire

Drink driving tops list of New Year road violations

Over 90% of road traffic violations between Dec 30 and Dec 31, 2025, were linked to alcohol consumption, according to police.

Bangkok Post

Your festive recovery guide: The expert-approved way to cure a hangover fast

Dr Helen Wall offers expert advice on feeling your best again after an indulgent evening

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Sober January: The best alcohol-free alternatives to traditional drinks

In the market for a sober month or two in 2026? These drinks will help you out

Evening Standard

Even one drink a day raises mouth cancer risk by 50%, study warns

Consuming even as little as 2 grams of beer per day could increase mouth cancer risk, scientists say

The Independent UK

Is ‘coasting’ the perfect way to enjoy an alcoholic drink this New Year’s Eve?

Retailers say appetite for alcoholic drinks that are about half the strength of the traditional versions is soaring

The Guardian - UK

How to party like an ancient Greek

Parties in ancient Greece were wild, with evidence of copious alcohol and sex. That’s the popular idea that endures today.

The Conversation

Offenders in England and Wales to have alcohol levels tracked over new year period

Sobriety tags worn by thousands released from prison or serving community sentences will monitor wearers’ sweat

The Guardian - UK

New 2026 laws from ‘red stripe’ on driver’s licenses to ‘America First’ plates on roads

California is targeting high prescription drug prices by getting into the business itself

The Independent UK

Bartender arrested over teen’s death from alcohol consumption

Teenager Maria Cecilia De Jesus-Garcia worked as a hostess and was given alcohol by the bartender after the restaurant closed for the evening, police said

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‘Just like so many families’: US parents of addicted kids relate to the Reiners – but fear stigma

The challenges of drug and alcohol addiction are familiar, but violence against others is highly unusual, parents say

Bangkok Post

Restaurants slam new alcohol law

The Restaurant Association opposes the new alcohol law requiring restaurant operators to share some responsibility for any issues caused by drunk patrons.

The Independent UK

Gen Z thinks it has become more socially acceptable to drive while over drinking limit

The findings have been called ‘extremely worrying’

The Independent UK

The reason Brits are ditching alcohol in January – and it’s not health

A "staggering" 17.5 million individuals plan to abstain from alcohol in January

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The Independent UK

Two young British women went on a dream backpacking holiday. Only one came back alive

IN FOCUS: Bethany Clarke’s friend was one of six foreigners who died after drinking tainted vodka at a Laotian hotel. More than a year later, the family and friends of those killed are calling for changes to protect travellers – and justice for their deaths. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

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Got a new phone? These 4 essential cleaning supplies will keep it looking that way

It doesn't take much to keep your phone looking its best — just these four common household items you should always have on hand for regular cleaning.

The Guardian - AU

No pain, no game: how South Korea turned itself into a gaming powerhouse

Gaming was once compared to drugs, gambling and alcohol in South Korea. Now its gaming academies offer a chance to earn a six-figure salary – if you make the grade

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41 Times Workplace Drama Escalated Into Full Scandals

The typical workplace is usually pretty boring, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. A lack of drama lets employees focus on their responsibilities. But people are people, and sooner or later, something always gets stirred up. One online discussion has everyone sharing the biggest scandals to shake their offices.…

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'Risky time': festive-season alert for emergency spike

The festive period is expected to be busy for emergency services, with data showing spikes in alcohol-related injuries, drownings and road crashes.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish whisky market slides into supply glut amid falling sales and US tariffs

Global sales fall by 3% in third consecutive year of decline as distilleries scale back production or expand storage

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Guy Says Fam Is “Wild” At Christmas, GF Unprepared For Screaming Matches And Alcohol-Fueled Fights

A Christmas dinner was supposed to be a cozy celebration with her partner’s family. Instead, it quickly turned into a chaotic spectacle of shouting, swearing, and flying chocolates. What she expected to be a few harmless drinks and festive fun became a day of emotional outbursts, arguments, and drunken antics…

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