TV licence plea

Pubs and sports clubs in Rutherglen are being advised to make sure they have a TV licence to avoid a penalty after the World Cup kicks off.

Any pub, club or sporting venue which shows live television must have a valid TV licence and owners that don’t run the risk of a court prosecution — and fine of up to £1000 per offence, plus costs.

TV Licensing is mailing a reminder to unlicensed pubs across the area before the tournament kicks off tomorrow.

Fergus Reid, of TV Licensing, said: “It’s important pubs and clubs know the score, which is why we’ve issued advice to landlords and managers.”