8 h. ago Drug addiction surge in England blamed on new ‘potent’ cannabis

Most extensive NHS survey on mental health reveals drug addiction surge in last decade but autism rates remain stable - despite big increase in people being diagnosed

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3 d. ago Matt Willis says winning I'm A Celeb turned him into a 'full drug addict'

Matt Willis says being crowned King of the jungle led to him turning to drugs as he struggled to cope with the pressure of being famous.

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6 d. ago The Ashes day two LIVE: Travis Head turns the tide as Australia surge towards first Test victory after England's late rally

Nineteen wickets fell on a rollercoaster opening day of the first Ashes Test, with Australia going from the penthouse to the outhouse as their batting was left in complete disarray by the tourists.

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8 d. ago Mother, 30, became so addicted to codeine that she 'faked injuries' to keep getting prescriptions: 'It made me feel happy and content'

A mother-of-one has been battling a co-codamol addiction for nearly ten years, after she was first prescribed the drug following surgery on her ovaries.

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9 d. ago NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns

Public accounts committee finds Labour’s progress ‘appears to have stalled’ despite billions of pounds in investmentThe NHS has failed to cut waiting times as promised in its recovery plan despite billions of pounds in investment, the public accounts committee (PAC) has warned.The influential parliamentary committee’s verdict raises serious doubts over whether Labour can fulfil its key pledge to voters to “fix the NHS” by ensuring that patients can once again get hospital care within 18 weeks by 2029.Key NHS targets to improve access to both planned care and diagnostic tests by last spring “were missed”.NHS England had spent £3.24bn setting up community diagnostic centres and surgical hubs but had not achieved the aim of reducing delays.In July, 192,000 people had been waiting at least a year for care, despite a pledge to eradicate that practice altogether by March 2025.22% of patients were having to wait more than six weeks for a diagnostic test, even though that was due to be cut ...

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1 week ago Philippine president Marcos denies estranged sister’s claim he is a cocaine addict

Communications undersecretary Claire Castro says claims from the president’s sister may be an attempt to distract from investigations into a corruption scandal Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr has denied accusations made by his estranged sister that he is longtime drug addict, whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to governance issues, including corruption, a spokesperson for the president has said.Communications undersecretary Claire Castro described the comments by the president’s sister, senator Imee Marcos’, as baseless, and suggested they may have been a desperate attempt to distract ongoing investigations into a corruption scandal involving flood control projects that may implicate her allies in the Senate. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Extraordinary secret life of working mum who turned into a killer

Jemma Marshall could have appeared to be a normal mum-of-three with a partner living in a quiet commuter town - but the 37-year-old became a drug addict and killer

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1 week ago England v New Zealand live: All Blacks surge ahead in huge rugby international

The hosts seek a rare win over the All Blacks in a massive November international clash

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2 w. ago Whistleblower claims stopping drug Scots deaths is impossible with staffing crisis

Drug worker walked out of key job, claiming many addicted Scots get "less than minimum" help

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2 w. ago Pair guilty of killing vulnerable drug addict 'kidnapped' from the street

Jemma Marshall and Jason Wadsworth were found guilty of manslaughter

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2 w. ago Millions to be spent on giving valium to drug addicts in bizarre bid to cut Scotland's addiction death toll

Millions of pounds of taxpayers' money are to be spent on giving valium to drug addicts - in a bid to cut the addiction death toll.

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2 w. ago Everything to know about mutant H3N2 flu strain as health officials issue 'important' alert

The flu virus has mutated, sparking an 'unusually early' surge in cases across England

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2 w. ago Ketamine addict arrested at Manchester Airport amid desperate attempt to pay off drug debt

Luke Wood has now been jailed

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2 w. ago 'I went from homeless heroin addict to millionaire – here's my money

Khalil Rafati had been at rock bottom with no home and a drug addiction — until he came across an opportunity that has since turned his fortunes around and given him millions

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2 w. ago Pierce Brosnan reconciles with his estranged son Christopher for family meal twenty years after cutting contact due to his drug addiction

The Hollywood legend, 72, who adopted Christopher in 1986, was seen for the first time with the director, 52, in years in Notting Hill earlier this week.

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2 w. ago Davina McCall's health woes from drug addiction hell to cancer diagnosis after key sign

Davina McCall has candidly opened up to her fans about recently being diagnosed with breast cancer after spotting a key sign on set. It comes just 12 months after her brain surgery ordeal

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel admits he wants to have TENSION with Jude Bellingham as he gets England recall after ‘repulsive’ bombshell

THOMAS TUCHEL reckons it is “appropriate” to have tension with superstar Jude Bellingham. The Real Madrid man was recalled after being left out of Tuchel’s previous England squad — despite having returned to fitness after shoulder surgery. Bellingham, 22, has not featured for the Three Lions since Tuchel’s bombshell interview in June in which the...

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2 w. ago MMA fighter tipped for top felt 'invincible' before ketamine addiction took a grip

Ryan Scope was an up-and-coming star, but despite his glory and success, his career took a huge fall after he spiralled into drug addiction

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3 w. ago Coronation Street fans figure out Cassie Plummer's role in major downfall as 'dots adjoining'

Fans have suspected that the reformed drug addict could be involved in exposing the truth about Becky Swain for weeks

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3 w. ago International cricketer enters rehab for drug addiction after 'serious concerns' raised

Sean Williams, who played for Zimbabwe against England earlier this year, has entered rehab for a drug addiction, effectively ending his international career in the process

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