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Kent bartender saved from knife attack by beer belly Comments Off

Posted on March 26, 2010
A UK bartender has survived a potentially deadly knife attack thanks to his vital organs being protected by his beefy beer belly. According to doctors, 43-year-old Snaz Martin was “almost certainly” spared death due to his sizeable paunch after a drunken customer stabbed the bartender with a three-inch blade. Mr Martin, ... Read More >>

Binge drinking ads to become illegal Comments Off

Posted on January 21, 2010
Promotional campaigns in pubs and clubs in Britain which entice patrons to engage in binge drinking are scheduled to be axed within months in a move by the UK government to back down form its liberal alcohol licensing policy. Fines of up to £20,000 or as many as six months in ... Read More >>

Britons Drink 265 Million Pints During Festive Season Comments Off

Posted on December 11, 2009
British partygoers will drink a total of 265 million pints, 286 million glasses of mulled wine or 602 million shots of vodka during the Christmas holiday, according to a recent study. A research by alcohol awareness group Drinkaware said Christmas celebrations will see people in the UK guzzle in excess of ... Read More >>

Rocker Doherty arrested for second time in week Comments Off

Posted on June 12, 2009
www.babyshambles.net British rock singer Pete Doherty was arrested for the second time in a week – this time on drug possession and the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol following a rock concert performance. The lead singer for Babyshambles performed at a solo show in Gloucester on Wednesday night, and ... Read More >>


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