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Supertramp's Rick Davies Dies at 80

The music world mourns the loss of Rick Davies, the visionary keyboardist and co-founder of Supertramp, whose iconic sound defined an era of progressive rock. Remembering his life, legacy, and timeless musical genius.

War on Drugs Failed: New Plan for Fentanyl Crisis

A damning new report declares the decades-long War on Drugs a catastrophic failure, proposing a groundbreaking public health approach to tackle the devastating US fentanyl epidemic.

1970s Glamour Train Returns for Luxury European Tours

A legendary 1970s luxury train, the Trans-Europ Express, is making a spectacular comeback. Discover how you can experience the golden age of rail travel through Europe's most stunning landscapes in retro-futuristic style.

How Ireland's Tiny Navy Fuels UK's Cocaine Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how South American cartels exploit Ireland's minimal naval presence, with just eight ships, to flood Britain with cocaine via a new 'Atlantic Route'.

Mounjaro Shortage: Diabetics Priced Out of Miracle Drug

Exclusive: Desperate UK diabetics face a devastating health crisis as they are cut off from the 'miracle' weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) due to soaring costs and an NHS postcode lottery, with patients fearing for their lives.

Supertramp's Rick Davies Dies Aged 81

The music industry is in mourning following the death of Supertramp co-founder and frontman Rick Davies at age 81. Remembered for timeless classics like 'Breakfast in America' and 'The Logical Song', Davies leaves behind an extraordinary musical legacy th

Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis

A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.

Inside Japan's Untouched 1970s Erotic Hotel

A bizarre and untouched 'erotic hotel' from 1970s Japan has been rediscovered, offering a jaw-dropping glimpse into a hedonistic past. With its wild themed rooms and retro decor frozen in time, it's captivating the internet.

Glasgow: Europe's Drug Death Capital Exposed

Shocking investigation reveals Glasgow's grim status as Europe's drug death capital, with open-air drug use and discarded needles plaguing the city centre. Exclusive footage and expert insights expose a deepening public health emergency.

David Bailey's Iconic Pin-Ups: Caine, Bowie & More

Step back into the swinging sixties and seventies with a stunning gallery of David Bailey's most iconic portraits. Featuring Michael Caine, David Bowie, and more cultural icons, captured through the lens of Britain's most legendary photographer.

Rising Damp sitcom given 'discriminatory language' warning

The beloved 1970s sitcom 'Rising Damp' faces a modern reckoning as UKTV adds a trigger warning for its 'discriminatory language', igniting a fierce debate about historical context, comedy, and censorship in British television.

Peruvian Woman Jailed 12 Years in Bali for Cocaine

A Peruvian national, Anggie Francisca Bautista Gil, has been sentenced to 12 years in a Bali prison and fined £65,000 for attempting to smuggle 3.4kg of cocaine into Indonesia. The shocking case highlights the country's severe anti-drug laws.

Sinaloa Cartel drug ring busted in Brooklyn

US authorities have dismantled a suspected Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug operation in Brooklyn, arresting multiple individuals allegedly tied to the notorious Mexican cartel.

Student admits drug plot to fund education

A university student from a disadvantaged background has pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell drugs in a desperate bid to pay for his studies, revealing the harsh realities of student poverty.

Drug gangster Jamie Rothwell jailed for 21 years

Notorious gangster Jamie Rothwell has been sentenced to 21 years behind bars for running a multi-million-pound cocaine empire across Greater Manchester. Discover how police dismantled his operation.

Australian Faces Bali Drug Trial Over Cocaine

An Australian national has been arrested in Bali and is set to stand trial for alleged cocaine possession, facing severe penalties under Indonesia's strict drug laws.

Woman jailed for smuggling cocaine in cheese

A woman who attempted to smuggle cocaine into the UK concealed inside a wheel of cheese has been sentenced to prison. Read the full story of her audacious drug trafficking plot.

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