West Midlands Police offers cash rewards to help catch drink-drivers
West Midlands Police has launched a controversial new campaign in an attempt to catch more drink-drivers. The force is offering a reward of up to £200 to any individual reporting a driver to the police who has been drinking and driving. The reward will only be paid out if the driver is convicted for drink-driving,
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Why testing for alcohol is essential for improving road safety
Last year 1,754 people lost their lives on the roads of Great Britain, while 23,039 people were seriously injured; of the fatal incidents, around 280 involved a driver over the legal alcohol limit. Despite high-profile media campaigns and efforts to change how people view drink-driving, 14% of road deaths in the UK still involve at
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One in five children will drink alcohol this Christmas
Drinkaware has raised concerns about the number of children who will be given alcohol this Christmas. 20% of 10- to 14-year-olds will be given some alcohol by a parent during the festive period, and an additional 22% will be given alcohol by another member of the family or friends. This statistic is in stark contrast
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Blackpool proposes plans to stop alcohol adverts outside pubs
Blackpool council officials have proposed plans to ban the advertising of alcohol outside pubs and clubs in the town. The reason for the ban is to tackle the growing drinking problem, which is causing many serious health problems in the local community. The new by-law will prevent all licensed outlets in the town from advertising
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