A briefing for First Minister John Swinney raises the prospect of alcohol sales resuming for the first time since 1981.

The event is held by 1st and Bowery, which provides spiking test strips and a reporting system.

Perch on Garden Street in Sheffield has failed to comply with licensing conditions, a report says.

Dr Kat Jackson at Newcastle University says the city's high rates of deprivation play a key role.

A study finds "deep-seated problems" with the current system's design, operation and enforcement.

The free course will cover topics including spiking and sexual violence.

Experts say a body needs to have a break from alcohol.

The number treated across the region was an increase on the previous year.