Alcohol

Round two of PCC’s small grants scheme targets alcohol

Projects which target reductions in alcohol related crime and harmful drinking will be the focus in round two of Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg’s small grants scheme.

Last week Mr Hogg welcomed many of the 25 groups which received a total of £90,000 from round one of the scheme to hear how their projects were developing and to allow each to explore the possibility of joint...

Supermarkets back PCC Tony Hogg in alcohol campaign

Leading supermarkets and retailers have agreed to work with Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg as he prioritises the battle against alcohol related crime and misuse.

They sat down for initial round table talks with Mr Hogg yesterday. They were able to discuss work they already do with local communities. This includes monitoring sales, educating customers and...

Tony Hogg meets supermarkets and retailers for alcohol talks

Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg will today (Wednesday 5 March) sit down with major supermarkets and retailers to discuss the availability of cheap alcohol and the impact it has on crime and disorder.

“I am about to publish my updated Police and Crime Plan, and tackling alcohol related crime and misuse is one of my top priorities.” said Mr Hogg.

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Playing Tetris has potential to help beat negative cravings

Playing Tetris for just three minutes can reduce the strength of cravings for food, cigarettes or alcohol, according to a new study.

Psychologists at Plymouth University say the visual stimulation provided by the game could reduce naturally occurring cravings for long enough to ward them off.

They believe it could provide a quick and manageable fix for people struggling to...

PCC Tony Hogg backs call for updated licensing laws

Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner is backing calls for the Government to update licensing laws.

Currently they effectively force councils to ignore some health related advice when considering applications.

Tony Hogg has prioritised the battle against alcohol related crime and misuse. As well as the huge impact on police and crime, excessive alcohol consumption...

This year to save you from tears... don't drink and drive!

With the Christmas party season in full swing Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a seasonal warning to drivers featuring a list of myths and facts. The simple message is that the only way to be safe is not to drink at all and that even if you hitch a lift or take a taxi ride home, you may be over the limit the next morning. Motorists are being warned to take heed of the following advice to...

Police boss plans to use late night levy to tackle crime and disorder

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg will pass most of the money raised from a late night levy on Plymouth licensed trade back to Devon and Cornwall Police if it gets the go-ahead in November – but insists the Force must prove how it is being spent in the city.

Mr Hogg has decided that the 70 per cent of the levy attributed to policing the late night economy would be used to...

Police commissioner launches 'Action for Change' on alcohol-related crime

Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner is launching an “Action for Change” forum, to tackle alcohol misuse and related crime. The cost to society and policing resources is enormous and Tony Hogg has made reducing it a top priority in his Police and Crime Plan.

The Commissioner has invited senior local and national figures to a ‘think tank’ in Plymouth on Monday (16...

Drink: Consequences last longer than your hangover

With some fine weather finally with us and summer on the way, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have issued the following statement and facts about the dangers of drink driving in conjunction with National Road Safety Week and The Honest Truth website .

Alcohol is a factor in one in five road deaths. Drink driving traffic collisions are still a leading cause of alcohol-related...

Banish the booze for Cancer Research UK

Men and women in the South West are being challenged to lay off the booze in January to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The charity is launching Dryathlon, its New Year fundraising campaign, and urging people across the West to sign up now before the festive season gets into full swing.

Dryathletes pledge to drop the drink for a month and either get sponsored or donate the...

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