7 h. ago Inside Kelsey Grammer's turbulent life of drug addiction and shark deaths

The actor found huge success as on US sitcoms cheers and Frasier -  but off screen his life was tainted by tragedies

Events

8 h. ago Labour vows to rewrite Hillsborough Law 'at pace' as anniversary deadline looms

The government has promised a rethink on a law preventing future state cover-ups

Events

10 h. ago Justice Department seeks to merge DEA and ATF as part of massive shakeup in its operation

Drug Enforcement Agency and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives both oversee the enforcement and investigation of federal laws in different areas

Politics

10 h. ago NHS could offer this simple DNA test to predict drug reactions and save thousands of lives

A landmark study looking at all adverse drug reactions ever recorded in Britain since 1964 reveals just three genes could be responsible for many of them - and a simple test could save lives

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11 h. ago Justice Department eyes combining ATF and DEA as part of broad restructuring

Justice Department leadership is proposing cutting some offices and dramatically restructuring the department, including combining the two agencies responsible for enforcing drug and gun laws, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press

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11 h. ago Prison governor had relationship with 'Breaking Bad' drug dealer, jury told

Kerri Pegg, 42, is alleged to have been gifted a £12,000 Mercedes car bought with drug money after becoming 'emotionally and personally involved' with serving prisoner Anthony Saunderson - which she denies

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11 h. ago Someone wanted to open a holiday flat in Cheetham... the council said no

The bid to open a holiday let in the much-maligned north Manchester suburb shows how much Manchester's grown as a tourist destination - and the headaches its popularity is creating

Politics

12 h. ago Best toddler learning towers for getting little ones involved around the house

Invest in one of these handy pieces of apparatus to help your toddler develop a new sense of independence at home

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13 h. ago Female solo traveller shares genius trick to prevent being harassed

An experienced female traveller has taken to social media platform Reddit to share her unique approach to staying safe when holidaying alone as a woman.

Events

13 h. ago New Jersey police chief accused of pooping on floor to harass co

North Bergen’s Robert Farley allegedly drugged coffee pot and shaved body hair on colleagues in series of ‘pranks’A New Jersey police chief has come under fire after colleagues accused him of defecating on the station floor, attempting to drug co-workers by putting viagra and Adderall in their coffee, and sticking a hypodermic needle into an officer’s penis, according to a report.NJ.com reported that Robert Farley, chief of North Bergen police, repeatedly harassed his co-workers with a series of so-called pranks, while he is also accused of retaliating after a colleague, who is a person of color, complained of racial harassment. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago New Jersey police chief accused of defecating on floor to harass co

North Bergen’s Robert Farley allegedly drugged coffee pot and shaved body hair on colleagues in series of ‘pranks’A New Jersey police chief has come under fire after colleagues accused him of defecating on the station floor, attempting to drug co-workers by putting Viagra and Adderall in their coffee, and sticking a hypodermic needle into an officer’s penis, according to a report.NJ.com reported that Robert Farley, chief of North Bergen police, repeatedly harassed his co-workers with a series of so-called pranks, while he is also accused of retaliating after a colleague, who is a person of color, complained of racial harassment. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Six Russian tourists dead after submarine sinks in Red Sea, Egyptian officials say – latest updates

Incident took place near the popular Egyptian Red Sea resort of HurghadaThe Russian consulate in Hurghada said the submarine, named “SINDBAD”, had 45 Russian tourists on board in addition to crew members.The consulate said four people had died, but did not specify if they were Russian, Reuters reported.Six people have died and nine others are injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada, two municipal officials said. AP reported that the officials were speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to brief the media.The incident, involving a recreational vessel operated by Sindbad Submarines, occurred in waters opposite Hurghada’s Marriot Hotel resort. Citing municipal officials, Reuters and Associated Press reported that six foreigners, whose nationalities are still unknown, had died. It was not immediately clear what caused the submarine to sink.The Russian embassy in Egypt has said that that all of the touris...

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14 h. ago Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will eliminate 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

Society

15 h. ago I tried TUI's new beginner skiing holiday package in a stunning destination with Snow Rafting and Wilderness Spa

I went on TUI’s new beginner skiing holiday package called ‘Slope Starters’ - it is affordable, and I couldn’t recommend it enough to anyone wanting to learn how to ski.

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15 h. ago The ‘magical’ Jet2 destination facing 'massive demand' from holidaymakers

The airline and holiday operator is expanded its services from Manchester Airport to this stunning European location

Politics

15 h. ago Researchers develop AI tool that could speed up coeliac disease diagnosis

Cambridge study finds algorithm is as effective as a pathologist in detecting disease – and much quickerAI could speed up the diagnosis of coeliac disease, according to research.Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition affecting just under 700,000 people in the UK, but getting an accurate diagnosis can take years. Continue reading...

Science

15 h. ago Drug dealer and accomplice found with £2,000 worth of cocaine in car

Luke Cooper, 29, and Jade Ali, 35, were stopped in the latter's Hyundai vehicle and were found in possession of the class A drug.

Economics

16 h. ago Urgent warning over 'record high' levels of killer 'bone breaker' virus landing in the UK

Officials have now urged Britons to take precautions to prevent catching the disease while overseas after cases of a potentially fatal disease arriving in British travellers surged 43 per cent in a year.

Events

16 h. ago Grieving father of American Airlines pilot killed in DC chopper crash says tragedy was 'completely preventable' as he calls for apology from US army

Samuel Lilley (pictured, his father Tim Lilley), 28, was the copilot onboard American Airlines flight 5342 when it collided with a military helicopter in Washington DC last month.

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16 h. ago Capital Breakfast's Chris Stark reflects on 'positive impact' of his testicular cancer diagnosis

The radio host underwent surgery and chemotherapy to remove and prevent the cancer

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