The National Union of Students (NUS) has decided to campaign for alcohol prices to be raised because of concerns about binge drinking. At its annual conference in Blackpool, delegates voted to start consultations to set a minimum price on alcohol in students' unions - The Times
More than 5,000 school girls under the age of 16 needed hospital treatment last year after bingeing on alcohol, new figures show - Daily Mail
A nightclub has been slammed for handing out "hugely offensive" flyers of Pope John Paul II holding a beer and dancing with a woman in a mini dress. The Advertising Standards Authority yesterday banned the leaflets by Ipswich's Club Fire after complaints from the Polish and Catholic communities - The Mirror
White wine can cause stained teeth just like red wine, a study found - The Mirror
A woman drove seven miles to tell police she was locked out - while four times the alcohol limit - The Mirror
Alan Shearer has banned his players from visiting the city's pubs and clubs until the end of the season in his first act as Newcastle boss and threatened to axe any individual who breaks the rules - Daily Mail