Rising number of patients admitted to north and north-east hospitals with alcohol poisoning
Calls have been made for "urgent action" to tackle drinking across the north and north-east amid rising hospital admissions for alcohol poisoning.
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Hang on in there – it will pass: How to get through the festive hangover season
Christmas party season is in full swing. But partying can mean hangovers – especially for the less careful among us.
Aberdeen pubs can now open until 3am under new policy
A new policy which will allow Aberdeen pubs to open until 3am on weekends have been hailed as “trailblazing”.
Aberdeen city centre cop hails safety improvements over past decade
A decade ago, the blue lights of police and ambulance vehicles were a common sight for anyone enjoying a night out in Aberdeen city centre.
Potential rule changes for Moray pubs and clubs to help curb antisocial behaviour
New rules could be brought in for pubs across Moray to help curb antisocial behaviour and bring a boost to the local economy.
‘There is no safe limit’: Police drink and drug warning ahead of Hogmanay celebrations
Police are warning revelers in the Highlands and islands of the dangers with drink and drug driving this New Year's Eve.
Police object to five Aberdeen bars’ attempts to extend opening hours
Police have objected to five Aberdeen nightspots, who are bidding to extend their opening hours.
Calls to make Pub Watch mandatory
Publicans in the north east have called for a mandatory Pub Watch scheme in Scotland to ensure landlords don't try and put profit over a commitment to keeping pubs safe for drinkers.
Bid to stop anti-social behaviour at Old Fort
Drinking and anti-social behaviour is spoiling a historic site in a Lochaber town and now the police are clamping down on the problem.