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Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs

A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.

Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years

A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.

Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug

A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.

Andy Murray's shocking career pivot to padel tennis

Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray stuns fans by announcing his unexpected move into professional padel tennis, revealing his ambitious plans to compete at the highest level in Britain's fastest-growing sport.

British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations

Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.

Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns

Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.

Hollywood Star's Bizarre US Open 'Racket' Scandal

The astonishing tale of how a silver screen siren exploited a bizarre loophole to gatecrash the prestigious US Open tennis championships, leaving officials red-faced and sparking a major sporting scandal.

British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand

A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei

Medvedev's bloody US Open meltdown after racket smash

Daniil Medvedev's explosive US Open outburst saw him smash his racket and draw blood, prompting an unexpected offer of help and a code violation. The drama unfolded during his tense third-round match.

18,000 Illegal Weight Loss Drugs Seized at UK Border

A massive haul of illegal semaglutide injections has been intercepted at the UK border, as criminals attempt to smuggle counterfeit versions of the 'Hollywood' weight loss drug Mounjaro into the country, posing a severe health risk to the public.

Serena Williams Denies Using Ozempic, Slams Rumours

Tennis legend Serena Williams has vehemently denied using Ozempic for weight loss, calling the speculation 'invasive' and 'harmful' in a powerful statement addressing body shaming and the pressure on female athletes.

Mounjaro & Ozempic Side Effects: New UK Health Warning

Exclusive: UK health experts issue urgent warnings as severe gastrointestinal illnesses linked to popular diabetes-turned-weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Ozempic surge. Discover the real risks behind the TikTok trend.

Net-a-Porter founder's explosive divorce allegations

Dramatic court documents reveal the bitter divorce battle between Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet and her ex-husband, Arnaud Massenet, detailing shocking allegations of drug use, prostitutes, and multiple affairs.

Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder

A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.

King's fisherman jailed for £18m cocaine smuggling

Cornish fisherman David Pleasants, who once met King Charles, has been sentenced to 18 years for masterminding a major drug smuggling operation that intercepted £18 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Cornwall.

NHS Approves Revolutionary Bladder Cancer Drug

The NHS has greenlit pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for high-risk bladder cancer patients, a groundbreaking immunotherapy that could prevent recurrence and transform treatment outcomes across the UK.

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