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Alcohol

Scotland has a long - and not always pleasant - association with the demon drink. On the plus side, our hills and glens are the birthplace of whisky - the water of life - one of the world's iconic drinks. On the other hand, many of the problems of modern day Scotland: low life expectancy, violent crime and domestic abuse, are rooted in the abuse of alcohol.

Liam Payne's tragic final hours and the bombshell six claims as autopsy reveals class-A drug
Liam Payne
A toxicology report has revealed that the One Direction star had a class-A drug in his system at the time of his death, which has led to a number of dramatic claims about his final hours
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Bailey's launches squirty cream and dirty-minded shoppers are saying same thing
Supermarkets
Irish Cream giant, Baileys, has launched a new product which has left its fans divided - and some red-faced - after it was spotted on supermarket shelves this week
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Drunk driver racing down motorway with eyes closed terrified road users who thought he was sleeping
Drink-driving
One driver pulled alongside Paul Maddicks and drove parallel to him while shouting across the road to try and wake him up as they initially thought he was asleep.
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Liam Payne's dad refuses to leave his side ahead of battle to get body home
One Direction
Geoff Payne flew out to Buenos Aires after the learning the tragic news about his son's death.
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Paul Merson's life off screen - net worth, eight kids, three marriages and battling addiction
Strictly Come Dancing
Paul Merson is a name football fans know well, but the Arsenal legend and Soccer Saturday pundit has had a rollercoaster of a life away from the pitch, including three marriages and eight children
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Champion jockey Oisin Murphy admits 'he drank more in 8 years than men drink in a lifetime'
BBC
Oisin Murphy has bravely spoken about his battle with alcoholism before finally getting sober in October 2021.
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Scots paedophile spent year collecting vile images of children as young as two
Police Scotland
Jake Prior, 30, was found with more than 150 child abuse files on his phone and claimed he downloaded the sickening material after ending a relationship.
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Amazon drops 'smooth' single malt whisky with 'good depth of flavour' by 24%
Shopping
The Old Pulteney 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky has been called a "whisky gem" in rave Amazon reviews.
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Liam Payne given heartbreaking instruction during 'rampage' moments before death
Liam Payne
Staff are understood to have said he was "destroying everything in his room" and was "visibly out of his mind".
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Scots teen killed Stagecoach bus driver after being refused onboard
Courts
The 16-year-old pleaded guilty during a hearing this morning.
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Mortician shares three things you need to start doing if you want to live longer
Healthy Eating
A mortician has shared the 'most common and least common' causes of death he encounters when performing an autopsy and warned people to make sure they're looking after their bodies
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Liam Payne had 25 injuries and 'multiple traumas' after balcony plunge death
Liam Payne
An autopsy has been carried out in Argentina and concluded no 'defensive type' injuries were found on the former One Direction star.
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'We all let you down': Sharon Osbourne hits out at music industry for failing One Direction star Liam Payne
One Direction
The devastating news of Liam's death has shocked the music industry and tributes have poured in from friends, fans and other celebrities online, with former X Factor judge Sharon being one of the latest to pay her respects
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Liam Payne death cops launch drugs probe after photos released of 'star's hotel room'
One Direction
Tests will confirm whether the One Direction star was under the influence of drugs at the time of his death.
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'I work at Liam Payne hotel in Buenos Aires - here's what happened before his death'
Liam Payne
Police in Argentina have spoken out following the tragic death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. Cops were called to the scene after reports of an "aggressive man".
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Chilling Liam Payne 999 phone call made by alarmed hotel workers released in full
Liam Payne
Shortly after hotel personnel contacted emergency personal due to his "erratic" attitude, former One Direction member Liam Payne passed away after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Argentina.
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Expert says there are three foods to avoid before drinking alcohol
Alcohol
It's not just how you drink that can affect a hangover - what you eat before can also make a big difference, according to an expert
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Four breakfast foods with a 'do not eat' warning if you have high blood pressure
Healthy Eating
Having high blood pressure can raise your risk for certain health issues such as heart disease, stroke and even dementia
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Edinburgh shop staff 'living in fear' as gang of youths raid store after girl 'acts as decoy'
Police Scotland
A group of yobs stole dozens of items from the store's alcohol shelves.
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Rachel Reeves urged to 'back Scotch whisky' and cut alcohol duty in Budget
Whisky
Business leaders across Scotland have called for the Labour Chancellor to lower the duty placed on spirits after the Tory government raised it by 10.1 per cent last year.
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Scots boxer told he would never walk again after horror drug deal stabbing ready for ring return
Boxing
Jay Carrigan-McFarlane has experienced a life of addiction, however, after being sober for six-months he is on a better track to accomplish his high aims in the world of professional boxing.
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Irn-Bru launches first alcoholic cocktail available across Scotland this October
Irn-Bru
Irn-Bru has partnered with Funkin Cocktails to release the first-ever official Irn-Bru cocktail, with the Irn-Bru Vodka Martini available across Scotland this month.
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Three West Lothian businesses get alcohol licence despite health concerns from NHS
West Lothian
Three very different businesses were met with the same generic objection from NHS Lothian- that they would bring over-provision of alcohol sales
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Scots 'murder' victim recently dodged jail for sex attack on girl, 13, filming TikTok
Sex crime
Cops have launched a probe after Martin Forgie's body was discovered at a flat in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, this week.
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