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Binge drinking MPs could face curfew and travel ban

The unacceptable face of Parliamentary Hooliganism reared its ugly head again yesterday, with booze fuelled rival factions clashing in a House of Commons bar. Police say there was one arrest and at least one member injured, after ancient rivalries were ignited by cheap booze which is freely available in the holiday camp known to locals as Westminster Village.

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Posted: Feb 24th, 2012
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Team GB hopeful for 2012 Paralytic Games

UK spirit producers have welcomed the announcement of the 2012 Paralytic Games squad in advance of the gigantic drinking contest which will take place in London.

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Posted: Dec 31st, 2011
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Pub profits soar as ban on ‘verbal’ bear baiting is lifted

Publicans are witnessing a return to profitability, thanks to the ban on bear baiting being lifted. Pub landlords have long blamed the ban for a decline in custom, but new guidelines have brought the tradition back to life, this time replacing physical assaults by vicious dogs with personal remarks, mimickry and ridicule.

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Posted: Nov 13th, 2011
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Stella Artois launches new upmarket lager, ‘Wifebeatre’

saleable, provocative theaterFresh from the launch of their ‘Cidre’ drink, Stella Artois added a further sheen of acceptability to casual drunken violence by unveiling their new ‘Wifebeatre lagre’.

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Posted: Jul 31st, 2011
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Local council hails ‘Posh Booze Empties’ recycling scheme

empties procured from the office of the Council's chief executiveThe initiative promises to relieve thousands of recession-hit families from the shame of putting out budget-brand alcohol containers in their recycling bins this Christmas.

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Posted: Dec 23rd, 2010
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