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Black Eye Friday is the name given to the Friday before Christmas Eve and is the most popular night in December for work parties, but emergency services were on high alert daily

Pet owners warned that feeding left over festive favourites could do more harm than good this season, as ten types of foods are listed as poisonous to pooches

A leading wine cultivation expert says climate change is helping the industry and that this year's vintage will be one to remember

A bartender has admitted to prioritising customers who tip him at least 10 per cent when the bar is crowded. He also laid out a guideline of the level of service they can expect when they do

Whilst many Brits love a night cap or two on Christmas day, a growing number of people are staying sober during the festive period. But now, one family has been divided over a strict 'no alcohol' rule

Workers at Severn Valley Rescue in Bridgnorth have raised more than £4,000 for Phoebe

A series of travel companies including Loveholidays, Expedia, Last Minute, On the Beach and Thomas Cook had their all-inclusive packages scrutinised by holidaymakers

A motoring expert has blown people's minds with his top household items that can help you de-ice your motor in minutes, or even prevent it from getting frosty in the first place

Your fridge might be full to the brim of Christmas food over the next week, but the good news is, you don't need to make room for that half-opened bottle of Baileys

The horrific incident saw four women hospitalised vomiting and 'bleeding from their mouths' after caustic soda was given to clubbers with tequila shots instead of salt

A skincare expert has revealed how you can avoid a skin hangover this festive season by sharing her ‘worst drinks list’ for your complexion, and the measures you can take to soothe skin if you do indulge

Drinks writer, Aidy Smith, updated classic cocktail recipes including an Old Fashioned, a Bloody Mary, a Gin Sour, and a martini, to add in the creamy cheese

Michael Carroll won big on the lottery and once ­bragged that he had slept with 4,000 women, but eventually the cash ran out and he had to go back to his old job as a bin man

Matthew Perry's cause of death has now been confirmed just months after the former Friends actor was found unresponsive in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home in October but some mysteries remain

Waking up after a night of drinking can make you feel groggy and lousy with a disruptive night's sleep - and it's all because of the way our body breaks down the alcohol in our bloodstream

It's good news for mulled wine fans as doctors have revealed the favourite festive tipple may have certain health benefits to drinking it, and it could even help with lowering blood pressure

Who doesn't gain weight over Christmas? But did you know that what we put into our glasses can pile on the pounds just as much as what we put on our plates?

A witness told the court driver Jago Clark had drunk alcohol on the beach and was cocky about driving before getting behind the wheel of Ella Smith's car and crashing. Ella, 21, died in the crash

If you're feeling extremely tired and run down at the moment, you're not the only one - but there are some things you can do to increase your energy levels before Christmas

Stealing someone's cat is an undeniably terrible act, but being falsely accused and having eggs thrown at your house as a consequence, must be nothing short of horrific

Drinking alcohol might make you feel relaxed and merry, but there's a reason why you feel sick, and can even start to experience anxiety symptoms, the day after a big session

A top cop in Germany has warned that England fans at the Euros opener against Serbia could face strict measures - including being hosed with water cannons - if they drink inside the stadium

Baileys is a firm Christmas favourite for many, but with prices ever-rising, many will turn to supermarket own branded versions as a way to save some cash - but which is best?

Shoppers have been told to beware of supermarkets watering down mulled wine this Christmas, while the price of mince pies and pigs and blankets are also on the rise

If there's a wine lover in your life and you want to gift them something a little more creative than a bottle of wine this Christmas, we've rounded up a selection of gifts