The Greater Norfolk coroner has condemned supermarkets pricing at the inquest into the death of Roger Prosser, 64, who was found to have a blood-alcohol level of 500 milligrams - more than six times the drink-drive limit when he collapsed and died. Coroner William Armstrong said: "The huge amount that he drank could have been purchased at a supermarket for around £10. It is alarming that alcohol can be purchased at supermarkets at a price less than bottled water" - The Telegraph
The alcohol industry has been accused of sidestepping advertising rules by targeting young people. Documents obtained by the Commons health select committee from drinks firms reveal that market research data on 15- and 16-year-olds is being used to guide campaign development and deployment, and it is clearly acknowledged that particular products appeal to children - The Guardian
A chief constable has said young women are 'stripped of their dignity' by binge drinking. Julia Hodson spoke out after spending Saturday night in Nottingham city centre touring streets and visiting bars and a hospital's A&E unit - The Daily Mail
The most popular application downloaded to Britain's iPhones is Carling's Virtual pint. Created by Beattie McGuinness Bungay, it's an on screen glass of beer which moves as you move the phone, and can be 'drunk' by tipping the phone. "It's good to see that Brits like their iBoozing as much as their real-world boozing," said Stuart Dredge, online editor for Mobile Entertainment. "The success of iPint is a testament to our sense of fun" - The Evening Standard