Whisky gets ‘age verification service’ to fight against fakes
A deal has been signed between the University of Glasgow and Everledger, a technology company that makes tamper-free bottle caps. Inews reports that the world’s first age verification service for whisky has been created through a partnership between Scottish academics...Binge drinking among over-50s rising amid pandemic, says UK charity
Survey suggests nearly one in four may be at high risk or possibly dependent on alcohol. Inews reports that before lockdown, Carole, 55, would go weeks without drinking before embarking on days of binging on wine. Since March, however, she has been drinking four...Are you a crisp-aholic? 14 things you only know if you’re obsessed with crisps
Is there anything more enjoyable than settling down on the sofa of an evening with a cold glass of your favourite tipple and a big bowl of crunchy crisps? Everyone has their favourite type of the fried potato snack, of course, and fans of traditional flavours may be...Winter wildlife: How to attract birds, insects and mammals to your garden in winter
Winter is not the time to hide from the world outside, when you can wake up to some of the UK’s wonderful wildlife instead. This winter period in the run up to Christmas conjures images of robins and holly. Yet living alongside these festive favourites, there...Corona beer sales soared by 40% in 2020 despite Covid association
The frequency with which consumers have encountered the word coronavirus is thought to have pushed Corona to the forefront of drinkers’ minds. Inews reports that Corona lager was one of the fast-growing grocery products in the UK this year, despite the negative...More of us are buying art in lockdown, says Artfinder boss as firm plans expansion
There has been a rise in people buying art for their homes during lockdown. In their 30 Second Interview, Inews are talking to businesses which have either been built during the pandemic or changed their business model to cope. Michal Szczesny is the chief executive...Neighbours from hell? Why you should find out who you’re moving next door to
People don’t think enough about who’s next door when they move house, but you really should find out! Everyone knows the value of a great neighbour. That person you can trust with a spare key, who will ring you when there’s someone suspicious outside your front door,...Covid-19: Drinkers in tier two ‘could order Scotch egg’ as substantial meal
Drinkers in tier two areas of England could order a Scotch egg with their pint to keep in line with post-lockdown rules, a cabinet minister has said. BBC News reports that under new restrictions from Wednesday, pubs in those high risk areas can only open if they...Classic artwork: Iconic album covers of the 1970s
Hand in hand with some of music’s most iconic tunes, the 70s boast album covers some of which could be pieces of art in their own right. These 12 square inches of artwork were just as important as the music inside. Made to stand out on the record shop shelves and...Ourplace News
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