THE festive season is here and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of fizz? Whether you prefer your bubbles mixed with orange juice to start the day or wait until Christmas lunch is served to pop a bottle, there is no better way to celebrate than with a cold glass of Prosecco. 7 … Read more
RACHAEL Shephard, 43, from Hampshire, admits she had a drinking problem. Here, she reveals how she tried to hold it all together for her two kids, while secretly falling apart – and how she eventually got sober. 4 Mum Rachael Shephard has opened up about her battles with drinking 4 Rachael admits… I was high-functioning … Read more
SEATTLE’S skyline is one of the most iconic in the world, and I became part of it as I ventured out onto on the Space Needle’s observation deck — the perfect start to a road trip through the wonders of Washington State. As the vibrant city droned below my feet, the sweeping panoramic views… Roadtripping through … Read more
THERE is a nip of festive nostalgia in the drinks aisle this holiday season. From Snowball cocktails to traditional sloe gin and even Gingerbread booze, if you’re in the market for some wind-the-clock-back liquid memories then you’re in luck. 9 Helena Nicklin tested out a collection of… I tested retro-flavoured drinks for Christmas…£13 winner was … Read more
DECEMBER – the month of festive cheer, endless toasts, and, let’s be real, a lot of drinking. From office parties to Christmas catch-ups with friends and those impromptu mulled wine nights, it feels like there’s always a glass in hand. 4 Yasmin put a 10p trick to see if it could banish her… I tried … Read more
A BOFFIN who helped design breathalysers has himself been banned for drink-driving. Dr Richard Lacey, 70, mounted a roundabout in his car after drinking wine and beer with lunch. 2 Dr Richard Lacey (pictured in 1989) helped design breathalysersCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd Lacey, who is now retired… Scientist who helped design breathalysers caught DRINK DRIVING … Read more
LEADING public health experts have raised the alarm a “catastrophic” rise in deaths caused by drinking, calling for urgent action for the government to address the “alarming trend”. Deaths caused deaths caused “solely by alcohol have increased by a catastrophic 42 per cent since 2019”, the… Deaths from alcohol surge a ‘catastrophic’ 42% in 5 years – … Read more
A GLASS of wine per day could halve your risk of heart attack and even work better than medicine, a study claims. It comes just in time for a merry Christmas next week – but there’s a catch. 1 Up to one glass of wine per day could improve heart health, scientists saidCredit: Alamy Experts … Read more
THE dreaded hangover. Most of us are familiar with the feeling: the headache, the dry mouth, the vague sense of regret. 1 And with the Christmas party season in full swing, many of us can expect a few sore heads in the days ahead. Sadly, the only guaranteed way to avoid a hangover is not … Read more
SHOPPERS are racing to snap up a ‘game changing’ Guinness gadget that promises to pour pub-quality pints from the comfort of your own home. The nifty gadget uses ultrasonic technology to create the creamy head and velvety taste Guinness is known for. 2 2 The gadget uses ultra sonic technology to… Shoppers rushing to buy … Read more