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Criminals banned from pubs and football matches in new law
A sweeping new law in England and Wales will bar offenders from town centres, pubs, and major events as part of their community orders, creating 'sobriety zones' to curb alcohol-fuelled crime.
Pub and Concert Ban for Violent Criminals Proposed
Violent criminals in the UK could face new 'Entertainment Banning Orders' preventing them from pubs, concerts, and football matches under a major government crackdown.
Streeting Confronts Pharma Giants Over NHS Drug Pricing
Health Secretary Wes Streeting confronts major pharmaceutical firms, demanding transparency and fair pricing in the NHS's voluntary rebate scheme, which recouped £1.4bn last year.
Shopper banned for life from Aldi and TK Maxx over boots
A UK shopper tells of her shock after being handed a lifetime ban from Aldi and TK Maxx for a bizarre misunderstanding over a pair of boots. The incident has sparked debate over retail security protocols.
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.
NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High
Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.
NHS trusts face urgent cost-cutting demands
Dozens of NHS trusts are under pressure to cut costs after the Department of Health and Social Care ordered urgent savings, raising concerns over patient care.
NHS Trust Overcharged for Cancer Drug Temozolomide
A major NHS trust has been accused of significantly overcharging for the cancer drug Temozolomide, sparking outrage among patients and healthcare advocates.
Cornwall beach chase nabs drug smugglers
A dramatic coastal pursuit in Cornwall led to the arrest of suspected drug smugglers after a high-speed chase along the beach. Read the full story.
NHS waiting lists hit record 7.57 million
New figures reveal NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.57 million, with patients facing agonising delays for specialist care. Experts warn the crisis is far from over.
Drug gangs using UK public transport as 'mother ships'
The National Crime Agency warns of criminal gangs using buses and trains to distribute drugs across the UK, with a surge in 'county lines' operations.
UK's Biggest Drug Dealer Linked to Royal Scandal
A notorious drug trafficker with alleged ties to the royal family has been exposed in a shocking new report. Discover the explosive details behind this high-profile case.
NHS faces critical staff shortages in new report
A recent report highlights severe staffing shortages within the NHS, raising concerns over patient care and service sustainability. Experts warn of growing pressures on healthcare workers.
Deadly nitazenes fuel UK opioid crisis
A surge in nitazene-related deaths has sparked alarm across the UK, with experts warning of a growing synthetic opioid crisis.
Drug kingpin jailed for running UK cannabis empire
A drug lord who flaunted his wealth with a Bentley and luxury lifestyle has been sentenced to six years in prison for operating multiple cannabis farms across Britain, using a historic Roman property as his base.
UK drug lord pays £1m of £12m fortune
A high-ranking member of the Kinahan Cartel's UK arm has been ordered to surrender £1 million of his £12 million criminal empire in a major legal blow to organised crime.
Female drug lords dominating UK's underworld
Meet the matriarchs running Britain's drug empires—powerful women who've turned organised crime into a family business. Discover their shocking rise to dominance.
San Francisco’s drug crisis scares away tourists
Sober tourists are avoiding San Francisco due to rampant drug use and public disorder, as California cities grapple with an escalating crisis.
Drug dealers arrested in bed during police raid
Shocking footage shows the moment police stormed a property and arrested suspected drug dealers still in bed. Read the full details of this dramatic raid.
UK teen's tearful drug smuggling plea in Georgia court
Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British woman detained in Georgia on drug smuggling charges, tearfully pleaded with the court while her distraught mother declared her love. The emotional courtroom scene unfolded as the teen faces serious allegations.
Brit Charged with Drug Offences in Thailand
Cameron Bradford, a British national, has been charged with drug-related offences in Thailand, potentially facing severe penalties under the country's strict drug laws.
Colorado man arrested with 100K fentanyl pills in Tennessee
A Colorado man faces serious charges after being caught with a staggering 100,000 fentanyl pills in Tennessee, highlighting the ongoing opioid crisis in the US.
Terminally Ill Newsagent Turned Drug Kingpin
A terminally ill newsagent from the UK transformed into a drug kingpin, mirroring the infamous 'Breaking Bad' storyline. Discover the shocking details of his illicit empire.
Ketamine epidemic crippling young Britons
A harrowing look at the rising ketamine epidemic crippling Britain's youth, with shocking health consequences and personal tragedies.
Gangster Granny jailed for £80m drug empire
A 72-year-old grandmother, the mastermind behind a multi-million-pound drug empire, has been sentenced to prison. Discover how she led a family-run criminal network.
Gangster Granny jailed for £80m drug empire
An 80-year-old grandmother, dubbed the 'Gangster Granny', has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a massive £80m drug operation—with her cat allegedly involved in the illicit trade.
Mexican cartels producing deadly drugs in UK labs
Mexican drug cartels are setting up clandestine labs in the UK to produce deadly synthetic opioids, flooding British streets with lethal 'Frankenstein' drugs.
NHS doctors strike again amid growing healthcare crisis
UK doctors are striking once more over pay and working conditions, deepening the NHS crisis. Here’s why they’re walking out and what it means for patients.
Boomtown Festival MDMA death sparks drug safety row
The grieving parents of a young reveller who died from an MDMA overdose at Boomtown Festival have criticised event organisers for inadequate drug safety measures.
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