Monkey Dust Thug's Vicious Pharmacy Attack Caught on CCTV
Exclusive CCTV footage reveals the terrifying moment a 'monkey dust' addict launched a violent attack on a Stoke-on-Trent pharmacist, highlighting Britain's growing synthetic drug crisis.
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Middle-class shoplifting epidemic hits UK retailers
Exclusive investigation reveals how affluent professionals are turning to shoplifting for excitement amid cost-of-living pressures, creating a new crime wave hitting UK retailers.
UPFs As Addictive As Drugs - UK Obesity Crisis
Groundbreaking research reveals UPFs create drug-like dependency, with experts calling for urgent government action and warning labels on addictive foods.
NHS Urgent Codeine Warning: Hidden Dangers Revealed
Health officials sound alarm over potentially fatal side effects of common painkillers as addiction rates soar across the UK
Richard Osman: UK Loneliness Epidemic Is a 'Silent Killer'
TV presenter Richard Osman issues a powerful warning about the UK's loneliness crisis, revealing his mother's own heartbreaking struggle and calling for urgent national action.
Bangladesh's Record Dengue Outbreak: 1,476 Dead
Bangladesh faces its worst dengue outbreak on record, with hospitals overwhelmed and fatalities soaring as the virus spreads beyond its typical seasonal peak, raising major public health alarms.
Chinese Executive Jailed in US Fentanyl Case
A senior Chinese pharmaceutical executive has been sentenced to 15 years in a US prison for conspiring to manufacture and distribute fentanyl, marking a significant victory in the transatlantic fight against the opioid crisis.
Loneliness Epidemic: Aussies Finding It Harder to Make Friends
Groundbreaking data from the HILDA survey exposes a growing loneliness crisis in Australia, with a sharp decline in social connections and community engagement. Discover the causes and concerning trends.
The Real-Life 'Candy Man' Doctor Who Hooked a Generation
The shocking true story of Dr. Robert Weitzel, the Utah paediatrician who prescribed millions of pills to teenagers in the 1970s, earning him the infamous nickname and sparking a national drug crisis.
Deadly New Drug Nitazene Hits UK, 50x Stronger Than Fentanyl
UK health authorities issue an urgent warning over a new synthetic opioid, 'Nitazene', found in illicit drugs. It's significantly more potent and deadly than fentanyl, posing a grave threat to public health and exacerbating the nation's overdose crisis.
Rachel Reeves vows to tackle UK's 'joblessness epidemic'
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront Britain's unemployment crisis head-on, outlining Labour's strategy to boost job creation and economic growth in a major policy speech.
Mike Tyson's Fentanyl Confession: Boxer Nearly Died in Fight
Boxing icon Mike Tyson has made a shocking revelation about being under the influence of fentanyl during his 2020 exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., admitting he nearly died from the powerful opioid.
White House Report Reveals UK Children's Health Crisis
A damning White House report reveals a growing epidemic of poor health among British children, with rising obesity, mental health issues and developmental delays threatening a generation's future.
Deadly 'Zombie Drug' Medetomidine Hits UK Streets
A powerful animal tranquilliser, medetomidine, is now being detected in the UK's illicit drug supply, significantly increasing the risk of fatal overdoses and complicating medical responses.
NHS Doctor Struck Off for Selling Drugs from Boots
An NHS GP has been struck off after being secretly filmed selling powerful prescription drugs, including opioids and antidepressants, to an undercover reporter from behind the counter of a Boots pharmacy in London.
1 in 4 School Vapes Contain Dangerous Spice Drug
Exclusive UK study reveals an alarming 25% of vapes seized from pupils contain synthetic cannabinoids like Spice, raising urgent child safety and public health concerns.
Deadly Spice THC Vapes Trigger UK Health Emergency
Exclusive investigation reveals a dangerous new trend of synthetic cannabinoids like Spice being secretly added to illegal THC vapes, causing severe health crises across the UK.
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.
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.
Trump Condemns Attack on DC Crime Reporter
Former US President Donald Trump speaks out after a veteran crime reporter is brutally assaulted and robbed in broad daylight in Washington DC, criticising the city's crime epidemic and leadership.
Brazen Gang Loots London Pharmacy in Broad Daylight
Shocking footage captures the moment a gang of thieves brazenly loots a Central London pharmacy in broad daylight, while terrified staff are powerless to intervene. The audacious heist highlights a worrying trend in urban crime.
Starfish Melt Mystery Solved After Decade of Research
Scientists unravel the chilling mystery behind one of nature's most devastating marine epidemics that wiped out starfish populations across the Pacific coastline.
Children Under Four Sent to Weight Loss Clinics in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals a record number of young children, some just three years old, are being referred to specialist obesity services amid a growing national health emergency.
Police fail to solve 1,000+ shoplifting cases daily
Exclusive figures reveal police are failing to solve more than 1,000 shoplifting cases every day across the UK, with just 16% of reported crimes resulting in charges as retail theft soars to record levels.
UK Flea Epidemic: Homes Under Siege in Warm Weather
Experts warn of a severe flea epidemic sweeping UK homes due to unusually warm and humid conditions. Learn how to protect your family and pets from these resilient parasites.
America's Grand Station Crippled by Drug and Homelessness Crisis
An exclusive investigation reveals the stark decline of Philadelphia's iconic 30th Street Station, now a epicentre for vagrancy, open drug use, and public suffering, sparking outrage and calls for urgent action.
San Quentin Shooting: Two Guards Critical in Targeted Attack
Exclusive: Two correctional officers were critically wounded in a calculated shooting at San Quentin prison, raising urgent questions about safety and the state's escalating firearm epidemic.
Mutant 'Zombie Deer' With Flesh Bubbles Spread Across US
EXCLUSIVE: A horrific mutated strain of Chronic Wasting Disease is causing deer to sprout grotesque flesh bubbles and lesions. Scientists warn of a potential 'ecological disaster' as the always-fatal prion illness spreads rapidly across North America, wit
Facial Recognition Flags 10,000 Weekly in UK Retail Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals facial recognition cameras in UK retail stores are identifying a staggering 10,000 potential offenders each week, highlighting the escalating shoplifting epidemic crippling British retailers.
Deadly opioid sold in UK vape shops: officials warn
Health officials warn of a new synthetic opioid being sold in vape shops across the UK, posing a severe risk to public health.
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