UK: The legal age for selling cigarettes increases to 18 years of age and over from October 1. The age rise finally comes into force from today after years of consultation, debate and political wrangling.
Islay's whisky distillers have successsfully called for extra ferry services to the island to meet increased sales demand.
Read more...Each day we'll be providing updates from the harvest as it progresses across the world's most famous wine region.
Read on for the second day, which has just been sent from Alexandra Martet at Chateau Lavison, Philippe Bardet at Chateau Val d'Or and Chateau Picoron and Jean-Christophe Mau at Chateau Brown.
IWSC awards the country with 44 Best in Class and six Golds.
The Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St George, Somerset, has been named Gastropub of the Year in the latest edition of The Good Hotel Guide.
Read more...Gaucho Grill, the renowned steak chain with the most extensive list of Argentinian wine in the UK, is to return to the stock exchange with a valuation of 100 million.
Each day we'll be providing updates from the harvest as it progresses across the world's most famous wine region.
Read more...TV medical drama Holby City has been blasted by responsible drinking organisation The Portman Group, which claims the show depicted a "highly irresponsible portrayal of excessive and rapid drinking".
Read more...Kids to gain half a GCSE in safe drinking course
According to a new survey, 18-24 year olds and people living in Northern England are the most likely groups in the UK to change or consider changing their drinking habits
More than 1,400 black cabs in central London will feature the Burgundy wine advertising campaign in the run-up to Christmas.
The new look Harpers Wine & Spirit will go head-to-head with Esquire and Daily Mail Weekend for the title of Best Designed Magazine in the UK in the prestigious Magazine Design and Journalism Awards.
Read more...Drambuie, the Scottish liqueur producer, has announced a 50% rise in profits to 4 million.
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Max Schubert, the man who created Penfolds Grange, is just one of the winemakers featured in a new advertising campaign from Foster's.
Read more...Australia's grape growers look likely to face rising temperatures rises and a further reduction in rainfall according to a new climate study.
Read more... UK: British scientists to develop red wine and berry pills by 2010
UK: Ramsay aims for the culinary grand slam: Michelin star restaurants in the major capitals of the world
Read more...US: European imports gain a share of the super and ultra premium segments
Alcohol advertising compliance this year has fallen slightly this year but more than 95% of all ads still comply with industry standards.
Read more...It makes no difference whether a woman drinks wine - red or white - beer or spirits - it is the alcohol itself and the quantity consumed that is likely to trigger the onset of cancer.
