"Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman, known as 'Mr Loophole' for his ability to successfully defend the rich and famous, believes the UK drink-driving limit should be cut: 'We have the highest drink driving limit in Europe. It's utter hypocrisy to allow that level to continue. It should be reduced substantially…What is frightening is the subjective element, and how tolerance varies from person to person. One person can be under the limit but still totally unfit to drive. The public don't realise that.' He added: 'I wouldn't reduce it to zero, but I think it should be substantially reduced. The general European level of 50mg is more than enough.'" - Independent
"A couple who took their baby with them on a seven-hour booze binge in Mansfield, Nottinghmashire, narrowly avoided jail yesterday. Mark Tyler, 46, and wife Petra, 24, were nicked after a shocked pub landlord refused to serve them. He alerted cops after finding them "heavily in drink" with four-month-old Callum in his pushchair." - The Sun
"Shares in Premium Bars and Restaurants (PBR) were suspended yesterday after a delay in securing fresh financing meant it could not file its accounts on time, deepening the gloom in the beleaguered pub sector. PBR, which owns the Prohibition and Living Room bar chains, said it was "close to finalising the terms of its short-term funding requirements", but until revised banking covenants are agreed it is not able to issue audited accounts for the 12 months to 30 June." - Independent
"Frying steak in beer kills chemicals that cause cancer, new research has revealed. Cooking the meat in red wine also cuts down the dangerous compounds. High temperatures cause sugar and protein in meat to convert into cancer-causing heterocyclic amines — or HAs. Grilled and fried food has particularly high levels." - The Sun
"Michael Hardman, former press man for Young's brewery, is declared an 'unsung hero' for his 37 years of campaigning for traditional beer. He started the Campaign for Real Ale after bemoaning the state of British beer during a holiday in Ireland." - Independent