Former soldier fighting to change law on medicinal cannabis

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22 Jan, 2018 Former soldier fighting to change law on medicinal cannabis A British soldier who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles said he is now being treated as a criminal because he uses cannabis to cope with the post traumatic stress of his time spent in the Province. Latest News Sinn Fein under fire for helping EU tax haven proposal fail Sinn Fein has come in for criticism by figures from both political left and right after taking a crucial decision to abstain over whether Ireland is a tax haven or not. Michael O'Neill rejects Scotland to stay with Northern Ireland – and here's why Michael O'Neill is to continue as Northern Ireland manager, turning down the opportunity to take over Scotland. McDonald: we need to convince unionists a united Ireland is best way forward Sinn Fein's president-elect Mary Lou McDonald has said that the party will aim to convince unionists that a united Ireland is the best way forward for everyone. I am not soft on SF, but still think DUP is equally to blame for impasse In a piece on January 20, 2017, just after the Assembly election had been announced, I wondered: Sport Update Michael Dunlop confirms Suzuki MotoGP test Michael Dunlop will travel to Malaysia to test the factory Ecstar Suzuki MotoGP bike at Sepang this week. IRISH LEAGUE: David Healy admits Linfield were second best to Glenavon LINFIELD boss, David Healy conceded his side were second best to a slick Glenavon outfit after a defensive horror show at Windsor Park on Saturday. RUGBY: Ulster join also rans in Europe after disappointing show against Wasps WASPS 26 ULSTER 7 And finally... SNOOKER: Mark Allen emulates NI legend Higgins by lifting Masters Mark Allen finally got his hands on the Masters on Sunday night after seeing off Kyren Wilson 10-7 in the final - 40 years after fellow Northern Ireland sportsman Alex Higgins lifted the trophy. See all the day's news here

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