'A glass of wine a day can cut gallstone risk'

A pint of beer or a glass of wine a day can protect against gallstones, scientists have found. Drinking two units a day reduces the risk of developing the painful stones by a third - Daily Mail ​

Alistair Darling last night faced calls to quit as Chancellor while his expense claims are probed - as it emerged he allegedly claimed for two second homes - The Sun ​

Brits pay more tax on beer than almost any other country in Europe — nearly 46p a pint, a new survey has revealed - The Sun ​

A South Wales nightclub must serve all its drinks in plastic glasses following police complaints. The Kirkhouse in Merthyr Tydfil has been hit with a raft of 18 restrictions following a hearing into problems at the venue - Western Mail ​

A convenience store has been granted a licence to sell alcohol in the face of objections from more than 100 nearby residents. People living near the Spar, in Park Road, Whitchurch, had feared the move could increase crime. But the shop was granted its request by Cardiff Council's licensing committee after owner Darsha Patel said the licence was necessary if her store was to compete with a nearby Tesco - Western Mail ​

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink could be hit with a fine after lighting a cigar in the Wembley dressing room following his side's FA Cup win. Dutchman Hiddink was captured smoking on camera as heperformed a bizarre victory dance with club owner Roman Abramovich. But his antics breached the Government's strict ban on smoking in enclosed public and work places - The Mirror ​

Families made the most of the hottest day of the year yesterday as Britain sweltered in the sun. Temperatures hit a high of 27C in the Solent while London reached 26C - both hotter than Istanbul and Hong Kong - The Mirror ​