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Police uncover £2 million cannabis farm in Bradford
West Yorkshire Police have dismantled an industrial-scale cannabis cultivation site in Bradford, resulting in one man being charged with production of a Class B drug.
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Motorist Avoids Ban After Cannabis Detection Near Scafell Pike
A 23-year-old driver has been fined and issued ten penalty points after testing positive for cannabis while parked in a Kendal church car park before a planned hike.
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Bury Woman Sentenced Following 18kg Cannabis Airport Seizure
A 56-year-old woman has received a suspended prison sentence after being caught attempting to import 18kg of cannabis through Manchester Airport.
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Northumberland Teen Sentenced After Buying Cannabis Vapes and Stun Gun from Car Boot
An 18-year-old from Prudhoe has been sentenced to a community order after police discovered cannabis-infused vapes and a prohibited stun gun in his possession.
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Three Arrested Following Discovery of Cannabis Farm in Farnborough
Police have arrested three men after uncovering a cannabis cultivation site at a residential property in Farnborough, highlighting ongoing enforcement against illicit production.
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Could UK Sport Follow the NFL’s Lead on Cannabis Reform?
As the NFL shifts its stance on cannabis, we explore whether UK professional sports could move towards a more progressive approach to regulation and athlete welfare.
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Nuneaton Sunday Football League Issues Warning Over Cannabis Use at Matches
The Nuneaton and District Sunday Football League has issued a formal warning to clubs following reports of cannabis being smoked at shared grounds, threatening sanctions from the County FA.
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Explainers and how-to guides for UK cannabis and CBD consumers.
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Can You Overdose on CBD? Understanding UK Guidance and Safety
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.
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Cannabutter 101: The Science and Safety of Cannabis Infusions
A guide to the chemistry of cannabutter, how infusions work, and the vital safety considerations for those exploring homemade cannabis edibles in the UK.
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Dry Herb Vaporizers in the UK: A Buyer’s Guide for 2026
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.
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Cannabis industry deals, investment, and business analysis.
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Britain already has a £2.3 billion cannabis industry. The Treasury just doesn’t get a cut
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.
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Canopy Growth Enters UK Medical Cannabis Market via Distribution Partnership
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.
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Cannabis Market Resilience: Trulieve and Cronos Outpace S&P 500 in 2026
As the cannabis sector matures, Trulieve Cannabis and Cronos Group are delivering steady financial growth, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 this year.
Medical Cannabis
Prescription cannabis, NHS developments, and patient access in the UK.
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Cannabis can take the edge off. It can also turn the volume up on fear. A mouse study shows one way that happens
A new Nature Communications study shows how a cannabinoid can turn up a fear circuit in mice. It is not a study of joints, or of people — but it does give a mechanism for a feeling many users already know.
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Majority of UK Medical Cannabis Flower Now at 25% THC or Above, New Data Shows
New NHS data reveals a significant shift in UK medical cannabis prescribing, with 85% of flower items now exceeding 22% THC potency.
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First Patient Dosed in Ananda Pharma CBD Trial for Chemotherapy Nerve Pain
Ananda Pharma has dosed the first patient in its Phase 2 ACTiON trial testing MRX1, a proprietary CBD medicine, for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
UK News
Breaking cannabis news and policy updates from across the United Kingdom.
UK News
Police uncover £2 million cannabis farm in Bradford
West Yorkshire Police have dismantled an industrial-scale cannabis cultivation site in Bradford, resulting in one man being charged with production of a Class B drug.
UK News
Motorist Avoids Ban After Cannabis Detection Near Scafell Pike
A 23-year-old driver has been fined and issued ten penalty points after testing positive for cannabis while parked in a Kendal church car park before a planned hike.
UK News
Bury Woman Sentenced Following 18kg Cannabis Airport Seizure
A 56-year-old woman has received a suspended prison sentence after being caught attempting to import 18kg of cannabis through Manchester Airport.
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