Scotland has worst number of booze deaths in UK as nation tops league of shame again
LEVELS of booze deaths in Scotland are still far worse than the rest of the UK, new figures reveal. Official stats for the ...
Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland reach 15-year high
Office for National Statistics data shows there were 1,277 deaths from conditions wholly caused by alcohol in 2023.
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Court convictions after 53m Carrickfergus funfair ride carrying children and adults malfunctions – leaving several requiring hospital treatment
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Free bus pass changes for people over 60 in England and Wales update as Government responds to petition
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Call to change ‘unjust’ free bus travel scheme for people over 60 as Scotland hailed
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Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland reach 15-year high
Scotland continues to have one of the highest rates of alcohol deaths in the UK along with Northern Ireland – 22.6 per 100,000 people and 18.5 per 100,000 respectively. David Mais, of the social ...