Drug

BBPA issues updated drugs advice for pubs

19-Jul-2017 By Fred A'Court

Fresh advice on how pubs should tackle drug use and drug users has been issued by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Fabric closure

Fabric says ‘there is no safe way to take drugs’ following drug death inquest

05-Jan-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Iconic London nightclub Fabric has warned partygoers there is no safe way to take drugs ahead of its reopening, this weekend (Friday 6 January).

London

London nightclub Fabric to shut for good after drug deaths

07-Sep-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Islington Borough Council has revoked Fabric’s licence for good after it was suspended last month (August).

Legal Advice

Dealing with use of illegal drugs in your pub

04-Apr-2016 By Poppleston Allen

We have recently commented on the introduction of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, which comes into force later this year and introduces a number of offences relating to ‘legal highs’.

Comment

The political narrative of 'Booze Britain' still exists - but don't make yourself an easy target

09-Feb-2016 By Paul Chase

In what sometimes seems like another life, I spent 23 years operating late-night clubs and bars on Merseyside.

Legal guide: Pubs and drugs

26-Jun-2013 By Poppleston Allen

Pubs open their doors and welcome people in but, unfortunately, some of those passing through will be carrying drugs. Illegal drugs are a danger to your premises licence and reputation. Our legal guide will help identify the issues involved.

Pub trade welcomes 'legal high' ban

20-Aug-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The pub trade has cautiously welcomed a move by the Home Office to temporarily ban all new legal highs. The late-night sector has been hit by a...

Licensee anger over police raid

22-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The licensee of the Farthings in Blackburn is demanding an apology after 50 officers raided her pub at 7.30pm last Friday and left empty-handed. The...

Pink Elephant escapes ticking off

14-Aug-2007 By James Wilmore

A complaint that the name of a wine is linked to drug-induced hallucinations has been dismissed by the Independent Complaints Panel. Pink Elephant,...

Alcohol and tobacco more dangerous than ecstasy, says study

05-Mar-2007

Government urged to consider reclassifying drugs according to the harm they do - and putting alcohol and tobacco above illegal drugs like ecstasy.

Strip-search landlady outraged after police raid

03-Nov-2005

A Hampshire tenant is struggling to recover from the effects of heavy-handed police tactics after she and her customers were strip searched in a...

Anchor & Hope is gastro pub of year

11-Mar-2004

The Anchor & Hope in Waterloo, London, has won the Gastro Pub of the Year award at the Tio Pepe ITV London Restaurant Awards. Owners are Jonathan...

Pubs use CB link to cut drug crime

08-May-2003

Town centre pubs in Bracknell are using a CB radio link to combat drug dealers and other troublemakers.The pubs, all members of the Berkshire town's...