The owner of Orkney’s Stromness Hotel confirmed it will not sell alcohol as part of a nascent socially-engaged hotel chain. Jersey-based Payman Investment already owns a dozen hotels and has three more in the pipeline, says CEO Na'im Anis Payman, on a call from Albania. “There is no huge money … [Read more...] about Orkney’s link in nascent alcohol-free hotel chain
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Discover the invisi-fish
The invisi-fish is a remarkable optical phenomenon in which a fish become completely invisible when positioned next to the characters "0.0". Do you see it? Explore this effect and more with Alcohol Review. ■ Join the supporters … [Read more...] about Discover the invisi-fish
UPDATE: Men’s wellbeing charity defends controversial alcohol partnership
Updated 28.8.2024 to include response from Men's Sheds. The UK Men's Sheds Association acknowledged concerns from health experts and shed users about its partnership with alcohol giant Diageo, while highlighting the benefits of the controversial deal. “It is genuinely a response to harmful … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Men’s wellbeing charity defends controversial alcohol partnership
All washed up in Manchester and the Midwest
Covid has put a cruel kaibosh on hospitality businesses. Life looks bleaker without it and, in the past, it gave me some formative experiences of life and work on both sides of the Atlantic. I grew up 30 yards from a pub in suburban south Manchester. This was no cosy affair in which to take a … [Read more...] about All washed up in Manchester and the Midwest
Stop alcohol ad “bombardment”, say experts and MPs
Children and people having difficulties with alcohol should be spared from a “constant bombardment” of alcohol advertising, say health experts with the backing of MPs. The group describes it as “bizarre” alcohol is not part of the Health and Care Bill, which is meant to introduce advertising … [Read more...] about Stop alcohol ad “bombardment”, say experts and MPs
A health conscious life can be more carefree
Being health conscious–by minimising alcohol, for instance–dramatically reduces our reasons for worry, but an unhelpful level of perfectionism can make us less carefree than health risk denier. This piece continues for logged in supporters from any platform. You can retrieve your password using … [Read more...] about A health conscious life can be more carefree