Drinking on the streets of Cardiff has been banned under new laws designed to tackle anti-social behaviour. An order banning drinking in public spaces has been extended across the whole city following a trial period in four areas in the capital - BBC
The Tories yesterday vowed to dramatically increase duty on alcopops, strong beers and cider if the party wins power. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling claimed the action was needed to curb binge-drinking and booze-fuelled violence. He also vowed to stop supermarkets selling discounted booze and close down problem pubs and takeaways - The Mirror
The Tories will impose tax hikes on super-strength beer, cider and alcopops to stop teenagers getting "very drunk quickly and cheaply". A four-pack of super-strength lager would rise by a whopping £1.33 - The Sun
A school's pupils are banned from buying energy drink Red Bull in local shops after teachers complained it was making them hyperactive. Posters have been put up in a Tesco branch and a newsagent telling staff not to serve its children any high-caffeine drinks. The shops have agreed to work with Cardinal Newman Catholic School, in Hove, East Sussex, to enforce the ban - The Sun
Two thirds of pub landlords in Northern Ireland would rather ditch their cigarette machines than enforce tough proposed laws on preventing children using them, new research found today. Requirements for bar staff to ID check every young person wanting to access them would be impossible during busy times, according to a survey of licensees in the region - Belfast Telegraph