Daily Dose 12.12

* I’ve been saying it for years and now scientists agree, men who drink four beers a day live longer than those who don’t, thank you.(Metro)

* MP wants Grosvenor Square, home to the US Embassy, to be closed to traffic to give local residents more protection against terrorist attacks. (BBCNews)

* Scientists think jaw bone found near Torquay in Devon may be first evidence of Neanderthal man in Britain. Haven’t they seen Wayne Rooney?(DailyMail)

* Bishop of Southwark, who got drunk at a reception at the Irish Embassy then couldn’t remember how he ended up with a black eye and cracked head in the back of a strangers car, is asked to repent by local clergy. Give the guy a break its Christmas.(TheTimes)

* The Save the Trafalgar Square Pigeons group is taking London Mayor Ken Livingstone to court in long running battle over whether the birds should be allowed in the square. Obviously its a vital issue to spend taxpayers money on.(Reuters)

* Planes at Heathrow and Gatwick are being towed to the runway with their engines off to limit impact on environment. Is it really going to make that much difference.(BBCNews)