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03/03/2015

North East mum calls for clearer guidelines on drinking while...

A North East family has backed calls for consistent Government guidelines urging women to avoid drinking alcohol altogether when pregnant.

27/02/2015

Balance Update: Cutting the price of booze will harm our health...

Balance weekly policy update

26/02/2015

Government urged to protect NHS from further cuts in alcohol...

Calls by the alcohol industry to cut drink prices in this year's Budget are bad news for the NHS, bad news for the economy and not wanted by the general public - according to Balance,...

20/02/2015

Balance Update: N.E.has second highest rate of alcohol-related...

Balance weekly policy update

13/02/2015

Balance Update: 'No alcohol in early pregnancy'

Balance weekly policy update

11/02/2015

North East among England's highest for alcohol-related deaths...

Figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the North East has the second highest rate of alcohol-related deaths in England for both men and women.

06/02/2015

Balance Update: Kids know more about booze brands than crisps...

Balance weekly policy update

05/02/2015

Survey finds North East school children highly aware of alcohol...

Primary school children in the North East are more familiar with the Foster's lager brand than popular biscuit, crisp and ice cream brands, according to new research.

30/01/2015