'Pub evacuated after Monty Python prop mistaken for grenade'

Bomb disposal teams were called in and buildings evacuated after workmen mistook a Monty Python film prop for a hand grenade. The experts were called in by water company engineers who spotted the object when they lifted up a fire hydrant cover during work on a street. The bomb team realised that the cause of the scare at the Windmill in Shorditch, East London, was a copy of the 'Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch' - The Telegraph​

Ex-pat Scots who live in England and Wales are twice as likely to die from alcohol-related conditions than the locals, a study has suggested. Researchers said a greater drinking culture was one of the probable reasons why Scots were at increased risk of dying from liver cancer. They called for a focus on developing new policies on the issue - BBC​

It is the cause of many a brutal teenage hangover as well as a drink for those politely described as "down on their luck". But White Lightning, the super strong cider, is about to lose some of its electrifying punch. Amid growing concerns about the health and social effects of binge drinking, Scottish & Newcastle has announced plans to reduce the alcohol content from 7.5% to a more modest 5.5%, a little higher than an average-strength lager - The Guardian​

Pubs across 25 cities can now be seen on Google Street View. Pubs picked out as favourites by readers include the The Avenue pub in Padwell Road, just off Inner Avenue in Southampton and The Harp off Trafalgar Square - The Times​

'Sir Liam Donaldson strikes me as the most sensible man in public life. As the nation's Chief Medical Officer, he has a huge responsibility to tell it like it is. And he doesn't shirk that duty. His plan for a minimum price per unit of alcohol is a good one, even if it punishes sensible drinkers as well as a minority of abusers - because in the long run it will be good for all of us,' writes Paul Routedge - The Mirror​

Karaoke nights are good for you according to researchers. They found that moderate drinking with a good friend helped improve cardiovascular health with singing also helping to reduce stress. While heavy drinking is associated with a greater risk of a stroke, light to moderate drinking has been linked to a lesser risk of stroke and coronary heart disease - The Telegraph​