Drink-related hospitalisations rise

Three out of five local authorities have seen an increase in adults being admitted to hospital because of alcohol, with the biggest rise among women, according to newly released figures. Public Health England said 59% of local authorities saw an increase, with a 2.1%...

Smoking in cars is to become illegal in Wales

Smoking in a car where children are present will be made illegal in Wales after Assembly Members passed landmark legislation. The new law will come into effect in less than four months’ time and could see those breaking it hit with a A 50 fine or even a court...

Poultry shows pulled from county fairs

The virus, which has led to the deaths of more than 44 million chickens and turkeys in the Midwest, has yet to be found in Ohio. But state officials said banning all poultry shows is a necessary step to protect Ohio’s $2.3 billion poultry industry.