Man caught with cannabis and knife twice allowed to become private hire driver in Glasgow

04:30, 03 Oct 2025 The applicant had been caught for a string of offences.(Image: Getty Images) A man who was caught twice with cannabis and a knife in his car has been allowed to work as a private hire driver after he begged for a second chance....

Hitting the right CBD-living notes: Apartment living meets rooftop resort

South Brisbane has blossomed to become one of Brisbane’s most sought-after areas. Once known as a centre for art and culture, it’s now a place where lifestyle, design, and convenience meet, a neighbourhood that makes you want to stay, whether for...

California Governor Signs Bill To Integrate Hemp And Marijuana Markets After Banning Intoxicating Cannabinoids Outside Of Dispensaries

The governor of California has signed a bill to integrate intoxicating hemp products into the state’s existing marijuana market—an attempt to consolidate the cannabis industry and prevent youth access to unregulated hemp. After the legislation...

Empty streets, fewer sales: Tauranga businesses hit by new parking rules

A Tauranga business owner has reduced her team’s hours because sales have dropped since paid parking started on her street. Excelso Coffee Roasters owner Carrie Evans said she had about 55 fewer people in and was down $1000 a week since the start...

Basement cocktail bar ushers in a new era for the old Coles cafeteria

New Zealand label Rodd & Gunn opens its global flagship with four levels of food, wine and fashion in Melbourne’s most talked about art deco building. But will its ambitious bet on “experiential retail” work? Save You have reached your maximum...

Singapore’s Circle Line MRT loop will finally be complete with three new train stations opening in 2026

Why is it called the Circle Line when it’s not even a circle? You might have wondered this while looking at Singapore’s train map. Well, here’s your answer: The orange line (or yellow, as many refer to it), is supposed to be a circular loop, but...

Ten best new restaurant finalists announced for the Good Food Guide (plus 10 more to try)

From a starship-like mountaintop bistro to seaside Italian, it’s been a strong year for openings. That’s why we’ve included an additional 10 to put on your radar. October 3, 2025 Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove...

Hall believes Senate will pass new marijuana tax despite defections, without amendment

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) on the House floor. Oct. 1, 2025 | Photo by Ben Solis/Michigan Advance The leader of the Michigan House of Representatives said Thursday that he expects his Senate counterpart will deliver the...

Shock: Three Aus cafes named best in world

Australians have long boasted about having one of the best coffee cultures in the world — and now the latest rankings for the world’s best coffee shops has confirmed that. The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops rankings for 2025 have revealed an Aussie...

Hemp THC Drink Maker First to Join Long-Running Alcohol Trade Group

Cannabuzz, Lexington-based maker of adult, hemp-derived THC ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, said it has been accepted as an associate member of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) — the organization’s first member in the THC-infused drink...

New York Lawmakers Hold Hearing Psilocybin’s Medical Benefits Amid Broader Debate Over Psychedelics Reform

Lawmakers in New York are revisiting the possibility of reforming the state’s laws related to psychedelics, convening a hearing to take testimony about the potential health benefits psilocybin. On Tuesday, the Assembly Health Committee spent hours...

MBI Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence in Government Affairs and Public Affairs in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – OCTOBER 2, 2025 – MBI, one of New Jersey’s leading government affairs and public affairs firms, is proud to announce the celebration of its 35th anniversary. Since its founding in 1990, MBI has built a reputation as a trusted...

$2.5m Lung Bus Arrives In Newcastle To Protect Workers Against Dust Diseases

The new lung bus has arrived in Newcastle to provide free lung screening checks. These lung health checks can be lifesaving by ensuring early detection and treatment of dust diseases like asbestosis, silicosis and mesothelioma. The lung bus...

The New Rules For Developing Bestselling Beauty Products

“Ten to 15 years ago, a typical product timeline was 24 to 36 months,” said Serena Godin, chief product officer at True Botanicals, during a panel session on product development at Beauty Independent’s BITE event on Sept. 10 in New York City in...

Gallery: Inside the bold vision to revitalise Nambour’s CBD

Nambour’s landmark C-Square precinct is in the midst of a multi-million-dollar transformation, with works already underway on what is the largest reinvestment in the site since its original construction. Sandran Property Group, which acquired the...

Best of Vancouver award winners 2025: Shopping

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. Introducing the winners of the Best of Vancouver Shopping category. Antique Store Main Street Antiques Attic Treasures Refind Home Furnishings...

Vertanical’s cannabis-based pain relief beats opioids

Vertanical’s cannabis-based pain reliever, VER-01, has shown superiority over opioids in a Phase III trial. In the ELEVATE study (NCT05610813), VER-01 was pitted against opioids, prescribed at the discretion of the investigator, in 384 patients....

Best Delta 9 Gummies for Relaxation, Sleep, and Stress (2025 Guide)

THC gummies are a delicious and discreet way to get a microdose of the psychoactive compound of hemp, which can boost mood, ease cancer pain, banish stress, promote relaxation, and support creativity, without causing impairment. You may also...

14 new October driving laws you need to know — $425 camera fines included

As October starts, a lot of drivers will have to follow new traffic laws in a lot of states in the US. These changes are big and affect a lot of people. For instance, speed camera fines can go up to hundreds of dollars, and there are stricter...

Indonesia has 30,000-plus oil wells run by untrained locals. Can new rules stem deadly tragedies?

WONOCOLO, East Java: From a distance, the rolling hills and valleys of Wonocolo resemble the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic film. As far as the eye can see, the trees that once blanketed these slopes have been replaced by three-legged towers -...