Cannabis

Licensees urged to ‘give CBD a whirl’

21-Feb-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pub operators should take a chance on CBD drinks, one publican who stocks them has advised.

Another cannabis farm found in second disused pub this month

18-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Two cannabis farms - one worth £1.8m and the other £130k - have been discovered within days of one another in disused pubs the Merseyside area.

Disused pub used as £1.8m cannabis farm

12-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Almost 450 cannabis plants were discovered in a disused pub by Merseyside Police, worth an estimated street value of £1.8m.

Expert: sell cannabis alongside alcohol and tobacco

14-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney

Cannabis should be legalised and sold under licence in shops alongside tobacco and alcohol, according to one expert.

'Kids told booze worse than cannabis'

19-Apr-2009

"Alistair Darling is facing calls to use the Budget to help high street pubs. The Chancellor is under pressure to raise taxes this Wednesday with...

Security: Drugs in pubs

27-Aug-2004

Do you suspect drug-handling or even dealing in your pub? Sniffer dogs may be the answer to this problem.News that nine out of 10 pubs and bars...

Legal advice: Cannabis confusion

16-Feb-2004

Despite the fact that cannabis has now been reclassified as a Class C drug the message is clear - it is still illegal.By Deborah McCallum of...

Joint statement

04-Feb-2004

With cannabis confusion seemingly sweeping the nation, Jackie Annett attempts to clear the air on its legality.In the biggest shake up to drugs laws...

Pubs in confusion over cannabis law

22-Jan-2004

Publicans are on their own when it comes to dealing with customers lighting up cannabis joints on their premises.There is widespread confusion over...

FLVA chief warning on cannabis change

06-Nov-2003

A trade leader has warned of the "tremendous problems and difficulties" facing licensees over Government plans to downgrade cannabis to a Class C...

Smoke clears as police warn that cannabis is still illegal

17-Sep-2003

Publicans have been reminded that if they allow any customers to smoke cannabis on their premises they are breaking the law.New police guidelines...

Drugs: Policies and policing

23-Oct-2002

The proposed relaxation in the law concerning cannabis has led to confusion among customers and anger among licensees. Jackie Annett reports.With the...

Home Office refuses to issue guidance on drugs

18-Jul-2002

The Home Office has said it has no plans to issue guidance for licensees following the recent relaxation of laws on cannabis use.Despite calls from...

Trade attacks plans to re-classify cannabis

11-Jul-2002

Licensees have been left under a heavy cloud of confusion after David Blunkett confirmed his plans to re-classify cannabis. The home secretary...

Pub cannabis use to be discussed

26-Oct-2001

Trade leaders have demanded a meeting with the Home Office and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to discuss cannabis use in pubs.They...