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Drinks industry needs to accept that alcohol is a drug

18-Oct-2012 By Phil Mellows

Let’s talk about drugs. Last week the NHS produced a fascinating report on drug use and treatment in the UK, fascinating because it presents an unusually positive picture.

Class A drugs and beer comparison is 'not rational'

01-Nov-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Comparing drinking beer to taking heroin or crack cocaine is irrational, according to an industry chief. Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the...

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...

BrewDog drops legal action against Portman

11-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney

Scottish micro-brewer BrewDog has dropped its threat of legal action against industry watchdog the Portman Group. BrewDog had threatened to begin...

BrewDog threatens Portman over drugs claim

10-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney

BrewDog has threatened industry watchdog Portman Group with legal action over claims it is "profiteering from the scourge of illegal drugs".

Portman steps up battle with BrewDog

20-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney

The war of words between the Portman Group and BrewDog has stepped up a gear after the industry watchdog banned its Speedball beer.

Club safety gains funds

17-Apr-2003

A pilot scheme aimed at improving safety at clubs and late-night venues in Norwich and north Norfolk has won funding for 12 months. The Developing...