Health & Safety

On the safe side

24-Feb-2004

Ben McFarland reports on a one-man mission to bring alcohol-free drinks to the UK.Dale Hemming-Tyler is a man on a mission. From his headquarters in...

Health lobby turns up nose at snort' device

19-Feb-2004

by John Harrington Alcohol safety campaigners have urged retailers to be wary of a device used in a bar for the first time last week which...

Kinsey set to roll out Gatecrasher

30-Oct-2003

Former First Leisure chief executive Paul Kinsey will spearhead the roll-out of the famous Sheffield Gatecrasher nightclub to nine other cities...

Cains calls for support as it introduces health warnings

22-Oct-2003

Liverpool brewer Cains faces an uphill struggle in persuading rival drinks makers to follow its lead in displaying health warnings on bottles.Cains...

Passive smoking may not damage health

16-May-2003

New research into passive smoking effectively clears pubs of any blame for customers' health problems.The study, published in the British Medical...

Customs targets 'bargain' cigarettes

24-Apr-2003

Customs officials are cracking down on a new breed of website which claims to offer imported cigarettes and tobacco at cheap prices. The websites...

Drinks industry blamed for binge-drinking and health problems

05-Dec-2002

The drinks industry is under fire yet again - this time being blamed for regional health problems and binge-drinking.A leading health expert last...

Health advice

16-Jan-2002

Fed up of trying to keep New Year's resolutions to get healthy? Finding it hard to give up or even cut down on fatty foods, alcohol and cigarettes?...

Cigars - the once-a-year treat for many - so stock up!

23-Oct-2001

A cigar is one of those things that many people treat themselves to only once a year, so make sure you are stocked up.Occasional smokers and regular...

Barstaff in health risk from smoking in pubs

21-Sep-2001

Smoke research sparks fears of LA-style ban to protect employeesFears have intensified that smoking in pubs could be restricted after research proved...

Alcohol drinkers feel healthier than teetotallers

21-Aug-2001

People who drink alcohol feel healthier than those who are teetotal, according to the latest survey on the nation's drinking habits.The research,...

Health experts: pub-goers not at risk of "clubbers" tuberculosis

30-Jul-2001

Health experts have denied claims that pub-goers are putting themselves at risk of contracting a "clubbers" strain of tuberculosis.A spokeswoman for...

Bar hygiene

20-Jul-2001

A strict regime is a necessity if licensees are to keep on top of the mess and germs generated by a pub full of customers. John Porter offers advice...