'Pub last orders could soon be soft drinks only'

Bars could be forced to sell only soft drinks in the hour before they close and put health warnings on cocktails in order to help tackle Glasgow's drink problem. The winding-down plan, and using local statistics on alcohol-related brain damage when deciding if an area has too many licensed premises, are among the measures being adopted and recommended to address the city's alcohol abuse - The Herald ​

Licensing chiefs have backed plans to limit the number of pubs and clubs in a town centre. Reading Borough Council wants to stop drink-fuelled anti-social behaviour from revellers as part of a policy move. It would mean that a tougher stance would be taken on any new premisis applying for a licence, if councillors rubber-stamp plans in October - BBC​

Shoppers in the US state of Pennsylvania have been given the chance to buy their favourite tipple from a wine vending machine. The state has some of the strictest alcohol laws in America and until now wine has only been sold at state-owned shops. But the hi-tech and high security vending machines are set to change the way people shop for alcohol - BBC ​

Hooters, the US restaurant chain which prides itself on its scantly-clad waitresses, is coming to Cardiff. Bosses of the racy restaurant have submitted a licensing application to Cardiff council to open an outlet alongside the new St David's. But women's groups have accused the chain of sexual exploitation and said its arrival would be a "step backwards" for equality in the city - Western Mail ​