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S&NUK signs Russian beer deal
Scottish & Newcastle UK (S&NUK) has signed a deal to brew Russian beer Baltika under licence in the UK. The deal lasts until 2012. Baltika is also set to be launched in 330ml bottles for the first time, S&NUK announced. A marketing programme for Baltika, including press ads, is due this year.
Kent students have top bar
The University of Kent has been recognised as having the UK's top union bar for responsible drinking. It came top in the Best Bar None Awards for student unions, organised by NUS Service. A total of 49 union bars were accredited for being responsible - an increase on 39 in 2006.
New TV campaign for London Pride
Fuller's has launched a new TV ad campaign for London Pride, focusing on the quality and flavour of the beer. The ads, to be screened in April and May, will be broadcast on terrestrial TV in south-east England and nationally on satellite, cable and digital channels. They will appear around shows with up-market, adult, male audiences, such as live sport, dramas and documentaries.
Europe-wide wine plan launched
A European Union-wide plan has been launched to ensure wine is promoted in a responsible way. It will focus on the "common message" that explains links between wine, diet and health and facts on misuse. The plan was launched at the Wine & Spirit Trade Association's spring conference yesterday.
Marston's scoop for Welsh woman
North Wales mother Bernadette Hughes has won a year's supply of Marston's Smooth in a competition celebrating the Cricket World Cup. By answering a cricket-themed question she scooped 365 cans of beer. Marston's sponsors the England cricket team.
Irish ban 'helps workers' health'
An anti-smoking group has said the Irish smoking ban has improved workers' health. The study by the Research Institute for a Tobacco Free Society found the three-year-old ban has led to an 83% reduction in air pollution and an 80% cut in cancer-causing agents. However, Simon Clark, director of pro-smokers' group Forest, said: "A good ventilation system can reduce it even further. This feeble report won't change our opinion."
