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Thames Valley Police have seized a vehicle in Wantage after discovering it was loaded with equipment intended for a cannabis cultivation operation.
A Croydon woman faces up to 20 years in a Cambodian prison after being accused of smuggling 34kg of cannabis, a case highlighting the surge in British nationals caught in international drug trafficking schemes.
New US research finds 8.9% of over-65s used cannabis last year, and one in nine of those users meet criteria for a use disorder. Britain still writes the policy as if the customer is 19.
A 40-year-old groundworker has been disqualified from driving for 12 months after being found over the legal limit for cannabis while waiting in his car.
A historic Sheffield Hoffman kiln, previously damaged by illegal cannabis cultivation, is set for a new lease of life as part of a proposed leisure development.
Two men have been sentenced to a combined seven years in prison after running a sophisticated cannabis and cocaine distribution network via social media.
Five men have been sentenced to a total of over 17 years in prison after police discovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation inside a West Lothian industrial unit.
Explainers and how-to guides for UK cannabis and CBD consumers.
Accidentally taken too much CBD? We break down what happens, the UK Food Standards Agency’s current 10mg daily limit, and why starting low is the best approach for your routine.
A guide to the chemistry of cannabutter, how infusions work, and the vital safety considerations for those exploring homemade cannabis edibles in the UK.
Navigating the UK dry herb vaporizer market can be complex. From heating methods to temperature control, here is everything you need to know to choose the right device.
Cannabis industry deals, investment, and business analysis.
England and Wales already spend about £2.3bn a year on cannabis. A legal market would not invent that industry — it would decide who runs it, who is taxed, and how much police time it still eats.
Canadian producer Canopy Growth has launched in the UK medical cannabis market, partnering with Grow Group to supply four flower strains under its Spectrum Therapeutics brand.
As the cannabis sector matures, Trulieve Cannabis and Cronos Group are delivering steady financial growth, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 this year.
Prescription cannabis, NHS developments, and patient access in the UK.
New NHS data reveals a significant shift in UK medical cannabis prescribing, with 85% of flower items now exceeding 22% THC potency.
Ananda Pharma has dosed the first patient in its Phase 2 ACTiON trial testing MRX1, a proprietary CBD medicine, for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
A US Phase 2 study presented in London found a purified THC and CBD oil sharply reduced agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients — but researchers warn it is not the same as shop-bought cannabis products.
Breaking cannabis news and policy updates from across the United Kingdom.
Thames Valley Police have seized a vehicle in Wantage after discovering it was loaded with equipment intended for a cannabis cultivation operation.
A Croydon woman faces up to 20 years in a Cambodian prison after being accused of smuggling 34kg of cannabis, a case highlighting the surge in British nationals caught in international drug trafficking schemes.
New US research finds 8.9% of over-65s used cannabis last year, and one in nine of those users meet criteria for a use disorder. Britain still writes the policy as if the customer is 19.
Independent CBD and cannabis product reviews for UK buyers.
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