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
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
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
The streets of Britain’s popular city centres remain empty as the nation heeds its Government’s warnings to stay inside and keep away from others. As the UK coronavirus death toll reached 233, with 5,018 people infected, pubs, clubs, restaurants and other social venues have shut their doors to customers in order to stave off the … Read more
Drinkers facing pub lockdown turn to digital drinking by catching up with mates on WhatsApp, Zoom and Instagram Live for a jar and a chat Brits are mourning the closure of pubs on the first weekend of lockdown Instead, many are turning to apps to enjoy a virtual drink with their friends Apps such as … Read more
Pub goers have taken to social media to lament Boris Johnson’s announcement that pubs and restaurants across the country will be closed by sharing humourous memes and pictures. The announcement comes as the Prime Minister detailed unprecedented measures to cover the wages of workers who would otherwise lose their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak. … Read more
Which premises have to close and what happens if they still refuse to? Boris Johnson ordered social venues to close their doors today. These are the sectors which are immediately affected: Food and drink venues Pubs, bars and clubs Cinemas, theatres, concert and bingo halls Spas, indoor leisure and gyms Casinos and betting shops Museums … Read more
Police and courts could be ‘overwhelmed’ by drinkers and landlords who flout Boris Johnson’s ban on pubs, says legal expert as coronavirus rules destroy the ‘ancient and inalienable rights’ of Britons Boris Johnson tonight declared that all pubs will close tonight and remain shut But if landlords keep pouring, officials could be ‘overwhelmed’ by disobedience … Read more
Drinkers are shunning nights in with a bottle of chardonnay or merlot and opting for low-alcohol alternatives, study shows Retailer Majestic said fastest growing category is wine with less than 8% alcohol The store said its sales of low and no-alcohol wines were up 52% in January And nearly a quarter of drinkers aged 18 … Read more
Binge drinkers are drinking MORE than ever: Study finds Americans who go on benders slam an average of 529 beers, shots or cocktails a year The number of alcoholic beverages consumed by binge drinkers rose from 472 in 2011 to 529 in 2017 Adults above age 35 saw the biggest spike, with a 25 percent … Read more