Alcohol

Asda Tranent store is just '100 meters' from the main store

Community concerns stop Asda petrol station getting alcohol licence

The East Lothian art gallery and cafe used to be a pub

Art gallery reassure neighbours over liquor licence

Ethos coffee and brunch at 8 North Street, Havant was rated five on March 13.Photo: Adobe

New French-Japanese cafe and 'sober bar' to open in West End

A new Wetherspoons will open in November

New opening date revealed for giant Wetherspoons in city centre

Taste of Scotland Trio of Mains - Amber

How a whisky visitor centre changed fine dining in Scotland

The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass.

Driver caught three times over limit gets licence to sell alcohol

The five-in-one frozen drink maker can prepare slushies, cocktails, milkshakes and ice cream without adding bags of ice

Five-in-one slushie and ice-cream maker gets 30% summer discount

Straiton Retail Park. Credit: Scott Louden

Shoplifters banned from Straiton Retail Park after £800 alcohol theft

New wine bar launches on Leith Walk as Abode site is transformed

The Rennaisance Golf Club in East Lothian is home to the Scottish Open this year

Concerns after plans for ‘unmanned’ bar at East Lothian golf course

Falkirk Council has still to decide if it will observe the World Cup bank holiday. Pic: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Pubs could be open ‘past 7am’ for Scotland games at the World Cup

Revolution once occupied the space at 30a Chambers Street.

Planned new city centre Wetherspoons varies premises licence

You really shouldn't need to check with a device like this if you're a long way over the limit, but sometimes it can be valuable to have a confirmation

Personal breathalyser review as UK drink-drive limit set to fall

The AlcoSense Excel gives you a clear indication of whether or not you're safe to drive

AlcoSense Excel breathalyser review: accuracy, features and value

The Anchor Bar is on North High Street, Musselburgh.

Pub warned after 17-year-old drinker accused of assault

Ian Blackford On Longbangers Football Podcast

Ian Blackford gives backing to sales of alcohol in football grounds
The former SNP group leader at Westminster has given his backing to the sales of alcohol at Scottish football grounds.
Alexander Lawrie

Aldi launches new alcohol products - including liquor that 'tastes like Quality Street'

Aldi launches new alcohol range - including 'Quality Street' liquor

Sainsbury's launches new 'premium tier' restaurant-quality meal range

Exclusive Sainsbury's unveils premium meal range

We took the Stena Line Duty Free Challenge and came away with great bargains

Duty Free Challenge: We found best way to head to Dublin with family

Quitting both smoking and alcohol could save you £3,500–£4,000 a year (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Cutting out smoking and alcohol this Stoptober could save you £1,000s

Rochdale is the area with the third highest alcohol-specific death rate of all non-urban areas in England

Alcohol related deaths reduce but concerns over availability remain

Tesco Express

Tesco granted provisional alcohol license despite objections from NHS

Greene King Brewery has released a series of new "casktails" that combine cask ale with modern mixology

Men AVOID drinking cocktails in public - in case they get mocked

The benches outside the Newkirkgate Shopping Centre were removed on Monday, August 11 in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area

Benches to return to shopping centre as removal branded 'flawed'

Hibs will face off against Legia Warsaw in the Europa Conference League play-off round

Hibs vs Legia Warsaw travel guide: Estimated flights, hotels & more

The best afternoon teas in the UK - from restaurants to luxury at home

The best afternoon teas for Afternoon Tea Week

The best non-alcoholic drink options for 2025 - including gin, beer, prosecco

Top non-alcoholic drinks for 2025
There are a wide selection of non-alcoholic options from leading brands 🍷
Holly Allton

The counterfeit vodka in 350ml bottles fraudulently labelled as Glen's Vodka. Pic: Contributed

Residents warned to be vigilant after reports of fake vodka

Food and drinks you can bring on UK airlines - including TUI, Jet2, easyjet and Ryanair

Full list of food and drink that is permitted on major budget airlines

Kevin Devine from Dundee downed drinks at an Italian airport and on board a flight to Edinburgh before acting aggressively towards air stewards.

Drunk off-shore worker abused cabin crew on Edinburgh-bound flight

51 per cent of women feel controlled by their periods

Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

Serial thief ram-raided shop during burglary spree

Moment serial burglar ram-raids shop for cigarettes, booze and cash

Drink driver crashes into wall and leaves injured passengers behind

'Cowardly' driver crashes car and flees - with a passenger in the boot

Man runs marathon dressed in Domino's Pizza box

Brave runner completed the London Marathon – dressed as a pizza box

Asda Express at Haddington Retail Park

East Lothian Asda wins right to sell booze at petrol station

Asda Express is based in Haddington Retail Park, Haddington

Supermarket giant applies to be able to sell alcohol at petrol station

James Morrison outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Drunk driver who caused mother to be hit by metal pole avoids jail

Giancarlo’s restaurant in Tranent High Street

Popular Italian restaurant set to reopen after two years

Alan Blair, 49, was placed on the sex offenders register for three years and banned from being in the company of any female under the age of 16 as part of a conduct requirement.

Tradesman sexually assaulted drunk schoolgirl

Beer: Heineken to lower alcohol strength of popular beer for ‘balanced lifestyle’

Heineken reduces alcohol content of popular beer

'Brazen' shoplifter hides stolen goods in a pushchair

CCTV: Brazen shoplifter crams pushchair with stolen goods in Poundland

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

Galentine’s Day Drinks: The perfect night in with the girls including champagne, cocktails and non alcoholic

Galentine’s Day drinks with the girls

Methanol poisoning can cause serious symptoms or even be fatal.

Methanol poisoning: The health risks and symptoms to look out for

Image of a cigarette left on a surface.

How to quit smoking for good in 2025: Experts share top tips

Danny Dyer is working to launch the Pack Our Pubs initiative

Former Eastenders actor Danny Dyer lends support to struggling pubs

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I'm a business expert - go vegan and give up coffee to save cash

Dry January: 12 alcohol-free Scottish beers

‘I tried the viral “Chicken Wine” La Vieille Ferme - and it is now my favourite summer tipple’ (Photo: Adobe Stock / Holly Allton)

I tried the viral 'Chicken Wine' - and it's worth the hype

Party revelling Brits warned to avoid the roads this Christmas

The knitted jumper design comes after research revealed that 1 in 4 winter drownings involve alcohol

Tom Daley releases knitted jumper with crucial message

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

New Premier shop on Haddington High Street applied to double its alcohol sales

Shop that chashed in selling booze during Euros gets extra sales space

Goslings Black Seal Rum from Bermuda

Special rum Black Friday deals that bring taste of Caribbean alive

Council bosses concerned some staff are driving under the influence

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