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Gambling addict's £70k loss left family on £40 a week

A UK father's life spiralled into chaos as a secret gambling addiction consumed £70,000, forcing his family to survive on just £40 a week. His powerful story is a stark warning about the hidden dangers of online betting.

Girl, 9, hurt in Turkish gang crossfire

A nine-year-old girl became an unintended victim of a violent feud between rival Turkish gangs, the 'Hackney Bombers' and 'Tottenham Turks', battling for control of London's heroin trade.

Samuel Pepys: Diarist or Predator?

A new biography reveals the dark side of Samuel Pepys, the famed diarist whose writings exposed not just London's history but his own scandalous sexual exploits and alleged assaults.

BBC podcast exposes 'Big Mags' Haney's heroin empire

The BBC has released a gripping new podcast delving into the life of Margaret 'Big Mags' Haney, a feared crime boss who ran a heroin empire while posing as a community hero. Her granddaughter speaks out for the first time.

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