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Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies at 74

The music world mourns as Ace Frehley, Kiss's original lead guitarist and cosmic showman, passes away at 74. Remembering the Spaceman who shaped rock history.

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies Aged 74

The music industry is in mourning following the death of Ace Frehley, the legendary lead guitarist and original member of rock icons Kiss, who has passed away at age 74.

Todd Rundgren: John Lennon was 'bundle of rags'

Music legend Todd Rundgren shares astonishing memories of meeting John Lennon in the 1970s, describing the Beatle as unexpectedly withdrawn and uncommunicative during their first encounter.

David Bowie's Shocking Hitler Admiration Revealed

Explosive newly uncovered interview shows music legend David Bowie praising Hitler as 'bloody good' and expressing admiration for fascist ideology during his controversial Berlin period.

Crowe's Led Zeppelin Tour Memoir: The Uncool

Oscar-winning director Cameron Crowe reveals his teenage adventures touring with rock legends Led Zeppelin in his explosive new memoir 'The Uncool', detailing the wild journey that shaped his career.

British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad

Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.

Melbourne Safe Injecting Room Future Uncertain

The controversial North Richmond safe injecting facility's fate hangs in balance as government reviews its operations while drug-related deaths and community tensions escalate.

Britain's alarming slide back to the 1970s crisis era

As Britain faces economic turmoil, political instability and social decay, veteran commentator John Macleod delivers a stark warning about our nation's alarming slide back towards the crisis-ridden 1970s.

Pensioners' cocaine use up 400% in UK

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's pensioners are turning to cocaine in record numbers, with over-60s usage increasing by 400% in a decade amid loneliness and cost of living crises.

Freeway Phantom: 50-Year Serial Killer Mystery Solved

After half a century, forensic genealogy identifies the Freeway Phantom who terrorised Washington DC, murdering six African-American girls in the early 1970s. Exclusive details emerge about the cold case that haunted a generation.

Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb

Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.

Punk Icon Soo Catwoman Dies Aged 70

The legendary British fashion maverick and David Bowie collaborator Soo Catwoman has died aged 70 after falling into a coma, as her devastated children confirm the tragic news.

Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins

The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.

Licorice Pizza: A Masterful, Oscar-Worthy Coming-of-Age Tale

Acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson delivers a stunning, nostalgic masterpiece with 'Licorice Pizza'. Brian Viner's review praises its brilliant performances and unique 1970s California vibe as a surefire awards contender.

Robert Redford's 1970 Rejection of Hollywood

A rediscovered 1970 interview with Robert Redford reveals the Hollywood icon's early disdain for the studio system, his fight for creative control, and the personal principles that shaped his legendary career.

School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup

A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.

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