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12/08/2010
David Cameron’s announcement on Manchester and cheap alcohol
Colin Shevills, Director of Balance, said: “We welcome David Cameron’s support for ending deep discounting on alcohol and pre-loading caused by cheap alcohol sold by supermarkets.
12/08/2010
Middlesbrough proposals for controlled drinking zones
Dave Hogg, crime and disorder programmes manager at Balance, said: “Alcohol misuse is having a devastating effect on many of our communities and families and the lives of professional...
28/07/2010
Balance response to the Home Office consultation
Dave Hogg, crime and disorder programmes manager at Balance, the North East alcohol office, said: “We welcome the Government's decision to consult the country on the way alcohol is...
27/07/2010
New NHS publication on young people and alcohol
Colin Shevills, Director of Balance, the North East Alcohol Office, said: “It is extremely encouraging that the number of young people choosing not to drink has once again increased....
22/07/2010
Balance response to time called on 24-hour drinking
Dave Hogg, crime and disorder programme manager of Balance, said: “We welcome the news today by the Home Office that they are proposing to increase the powers for local councils.
29/06/2010
Balance response to Drinkaware report
Colin Shevills, director of Balance, explained: “While we recognise that some 16 and 17-year-olds will drink, the medical advice is that an alcohol free childhood is best for your child’s...
17/06/2010
Sporting legend asks staff at County Hall to think about drink...
Local hero Bob Moncur was in Morpeth today (Thursday, June 17) to encourage staff from Northumberland County Council to think about how much they drink during the World Cup.
16/06/2010
Sporting legend asks staff at Cummins to think about drink
Local hero Bob Moncur was at Cummins today (Wednesday, June 16) to encourage staff to think about how much they drink during the World Cup.
15/06/2010
Sporting legend asks staff at KP to think about drink
Local hero Bernie Slaven was at KP Foods in Billingham today (Tuesday, June 15) to encourage staff to think about how much they drink during the World Cup.
11/06/2010
The cost of alcohol misuse to the NHS in Hartlepool
Colin Shevills, Director of Balance, said: “These figures, which may even be conservative according to our estimates, highlight the huge price we are all paying for alcohol misuse.