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Britons Drinking Less Alcohol: A Shift Towards Moderation The average UK adult now consumes just ten point two drinks a week, the lowest since records began in nineteen ninety, and a quarter less than the peak twenty years ago. This decrease isnt due to more people quitting alcohol, but rather a shift towards more moderate habits overall. Reasons for this change include an aging population, growing health awareness, and rising cost of living. However, the average is still above the NHS guideline of fourteen units a week. Drinkaware encourages checking personal habits, aiming for no more than fourteen units with some alcohol-free days, and trying low or no-alcohol options.

Bella, a malnourished Cane Corso-type dog, has made a remarkable recovery after being rescued from a drug den in Birmingham. Initially, Bella was painfully underweight and surrounded by drug paraphernalia. However, with the help of the RSPCA, West Midlands Police, and veterinary staff, Bella was nursed back to health. Now, Bella is a healthy, affectionate dog ready for her forever home.

Denmark and Greenlands leaders push back against Trumps Arctic envoy, emphasizing Greenlands sovereignty and independence from the US. Landrys appointment as special envoy sparks fury, with Denmarks foreign minister planning to summon the US ambassador. Greenlands population favors independence from Denmark, not the US, amid strategic interest from the US, China, and Russia.

Big UK and US companies are reducing Pride support on social media, with a significant drop in posts since 2023. This trend aligns with President Trumps 2025 executive orders scrapping federal diversity programs. LGBTQ+ leaders express concern over the message sent amidst growing global hostility. Despite fewer public posts, companies like HSBC and GSK maintain internal support for LGBTQ+ networks.

Two men jailed for stealing 25 Porsches in Greater Manchester, worth £1 million, in a sophisticated crime spree. Eidmantas Sadauskas and Vytautas Ceponis sentenced to 4.5 and 4 years respectively. Police launched dedicated investigation, recovering several cars, but still hunting for the rest.

German Tourist Dies in Ski Lift Accident, Raising Global Safety Concerns - A tragic ski lift accident in Montenegro claims the life of a German tourist and injures his wife. The double chair detached from the cable, causing a collision and chaos. The lift reopened the next day, sparking safety concerns worldwide.

Hillingdon residents, brace for bin collection changes over Christmas and New Year. Collections shift from Christmas Eve to December 23rd, Christmas Day to Christmas Eve, Boxing Day to December 27th, and New Years Day to January 2nd. Special rules apply for flats and businesses. Recycle real Christmas trees for free from January 5th to 16th, ensuring theyre free of decorations and pots, and cut if over six feet. Artificial trees go to recycling centres or bulky waste service. Plan ahead and enjoy the festivities.

Hounslow residents, brace for altered bin collections over Christmas and New Year! The council adjusts schedules due to holidays, with disruptions lasting until normal service resumes on January twelfth. Christmas Eve collections happen a day early, Christmas Day shifts to Christmas Eve, and Boxing Day collections move to December twenty-ninth. New Years Eve collections slide to December thirtieth, with New Years Day collections pushed to January second. Plan your bin space and put out waste on new dates to avoid missing collections. Free Christmas tree pickups start January fifth through sixteenth on your roads garden waste day.