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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.

Epilepsy pill could end sleep condition for millions

A groundbreaking new medication originally developed for epilepsy shows remarkable promise in treating insomnia, potentially offering relief to millions of Britons struggling with sleep disorders.

Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Autism & Epilepsy

British scientists pioneer revolutionary gene therapy treatment showing remarkable results in children suffering from debilitating SYNGAP1 syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing severe autism, epilepsy and developmental delays.

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.

DVLA Warning: Declare Medical Conditions or Face £1k Fine

The DVLA has issued an urgent warning to UK drivers with medical conditions. Failing to declare issues like sleep apnoea, epilepsy, or diabetes could lead to a £1,000 fine and prosecution. Discover the full list of notifiable conditions and how to declare

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.

Brazilian Influencer, 22, Dies in London Hotel Tragedy

The UK Brazilian community is in mourning after the sudden death of 22-year-old social media influencer Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento. The aspiring model was found unresponsive in a London hotel room, with friends suspecting a fatal epileptic seizure.

'Armageddon' Sirens Could Trigger Epileptic Seizures

A leading epilepsy charity issues an urgent warning over new emergency sirens, dubbed 'Armageddon' alarms, for their potential to trigger life-threatening seizures in photosensitive individuals.

Vegas Sphere's Lights Trigger Husband's Severe Seizure

A family's visit to the Las Vegas Sphere turned into a medical emergency when the venue's intense visual effects triggered a severe seizure in a husband with epilepsy. The incident raises urgent questions about safety warnings for those with photosensitiv

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.

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

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.

London Restaurants Create Special Menus for Ozempic Users

London's culinary scene is undergoing a dramatic transformation as top restaurants create new 'Gut Health' and 'Satiety' menus specifically catering to the growing number of patrons on GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro.

British Grandfather Faces Firing Squad in Bali for Drugs

A British grandfather is sentenced to death by firing squad in Bali after being caught with a 'personal use' quantity of cannabis. This case highlights Indonesia's brutally strict zero-tolerance drug laws and serves as a stark warning to tourists.

NFL's Demarcus Robinson banned for drugs policy violation

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2024 NFL season after violating the league's strict performance-enhancing substances policy. The veteran pass-catcher, a key part of the Rams'

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