POLL: Will minimum unit pricing address harmful drinking?
A significant rise in alcohol pricing has sparked a debate over its effectiveness in tackling harmful drinking.
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Alcohol by-law consultation opens
A consultation has opened today on changing the alcohol by-law in Shetland – potentially extending it to the whole of the isles. Other options on…
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Shetland among worst areas for underage drinking
Shetland’s high levels of underage drinking are among the worst in Scotland, according to a recent review.
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Concerns about people turning up to pubs ‘excessively intoxicated’
Police are concerned about a rise in people turning up to bars already “excessively intoxicated” after “pre-loading” on alcohol. Sergeant Alastair Bryce told Monday’s licensing…
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Pubs to be allowed to open later over festive period
Pubs will allowed to stay open until 2am over the festive period following approval from councillors this morning (Monday). All licensed on-sales premises will be…
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White cider dropped as minimum pricing law arrives
A number of off-licences have cleared their shelves of strong cider ahead of the minimum pricing law which came into force today (Tuesday).
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Council tax hike, marine conservation spat and birthday bus fears
In The Shetland Times this week… • Isles residents are to be hit with a council tax hike after councillors unanimously backed the move. •…
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The high cost of drinking culture revealed
With a month crammed full of public meetings before the summer break, alcohol consumption has featured repeatedly in council, NHS and Shetland Charitable Trust papers…
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