3DTV could be coming to a pub near you, after Sky purchased 15,000 3DTV sets from LG, to show weekly Premier League matches in pubs across the UK. Sky has already run trials of its new 3D service across the country in January, screening the Arsenal vs Manchester United match in nine selected pubs - Metro
SNP plans for a crackdown on cheap drink could lead to more alcohol being consumed in Scotland, and may even break existing laws banning irresponsible promotions, legal experts will warn today. In evidence to MSPs, the Law Society of Scotland and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will say that several unintended consequences will be triggered by the legislation if it goes ahead - Scotsman
Whisky supplier Whyte & Mackay has warned it may have to cut 83 jobs, under Scottish government plans for minimum alcohol pricing. The company had previously told MSPs the policy could cost it 300 posts, but later clarified this was based on a UK-wide introduction of the policy - BBC
More than 70% of motorists would support a lowering of the legal drink-drive limit, according to a survey. And 92% would like to see a new anti drug-drive law introduced, the poll by road safety charity Brake and insurance company Direct Line found. As many as 71% of the 800 drivers polled agreed the current drink-drive limit of 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood should be cut - Press Association
The mummified hand of a cheating gambler, which was said to be cursed, has been stolen from the country pub where it was on display. The hand, which is believed to have been cut off a gambler caught cheating at whist, was on display in a locked glass case at the Haunch of Venison pub in Salisbury, Wiltshire - Daily Telegraph