'Boy, 14 is an alcoholic'

A teenage boy has been sent for rehabilitation care after becoming an alcoholic at the age of 14. Police revealed that the boy, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is still battling with his drinking problem. The case was disclosed to highlight the growing problem of teenage binge-drinking in the area - The Times​

The first ever iBar was installed this week at London's swanky Soho nightclub 24. The £70,000 gizmo can already work out what your drink is using sensors that calculate your glass shape. Plus punters will be able to flick through food menus, special drinks offers and jukebox tracks using their finger - The Sun​With an average meal cost of £39, London is the world's most costly city for dining out - The Guardian​

The police have become too cautious about taking risks and need to undergo a radical culture change, an official report says. Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Ronnie Flanagan set out a wide range of proposals to cut red tape and improve neighbourhood policing in England and Wales. He called on ministers and the criminal justice system to refocus on serious crime and other issues which matter to local communities - Daily Express​

Children who eat a diet that has plenty of fruit, vegetables and fish can cut their risk of developing asthma and allergies, according to research that has monitored more than 400 youngsters for the first six years of their lives - The Guardian​

The way fresh water is supplied to disaster-hit regions could be revolutionised after an Ipswich-based businessman invented a £190 bottle that makes foul-smelling water drinkable in seconds - The Daily Telegraph​