2 h. ago Ayrshire drug deaths fall by almost a quarter, new figures show

Drugs-related deaths in Ayrshire are at their lowest level since 2017 after a fall of nearly a quarter last year.

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6 h. ago Scotland remains drugs death capital of Europe for the seventh year in a row

There were 1,017 drug misuse deaths in Scotland last year, new figures have shown.

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6 h. ago Drug deaths Scotland: Deaths fall to lowest level in eight years, as opiate and cocaine rates revealed

The latest drug death figures for Scotland have been released.

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6 h. ago Scotland’s drug deaths at lowest level since 2017 but still worst in Europe

Drug deaths in Scotland decreased by 13% in 2024 to 1,017.

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6 h. ago Scotland remains drug deaths capital of Europe but number of fatalities drops to lowest level since 2017

Scots living in the poorest parts of the country are 12 times more likely to be killed by drugs compared to those living in the richest areas.

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8 h. ago Common heart drug taken by millions could raise risk of death for certain group, shock research finds

The daily tablets, which can trigger fatigue, nausea and even sexual dysfunction, are offered to the majority of patients who suffer a heart attack.

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9 h. ago Scotland expected to be drug capital of Europe for seventh year in a row

Figures set to be published on Tuesday are expected to place the country at the top of the notorious list.

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40 h. ago Small boat crossings to UK in August fall to lowest level since 2019

Home secretary to hail decline as evidence that Labour’s plan to ‘smash the gangs’ is having effect

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6 d. ago Britain's 'baby deserts' REVEALED as birth rates slump to lowest level ever

Alarming Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) data shows the fertility rate-the average number of children a woman has-in England and Wales slumped to 1.41 in 2024.

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6 d. ago El Chapo's cartel friend will 'die behind bars' after admitting guilt over murders and smuggling

The 77-year-old crime lord and cartel boss, who was an associate of El Chapo, will die behind bars but avoided the death sentence by pleading guilty to crimes including drug smuggllng and murder

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7 d. ago Scotland remain locked in Gregor Townsend contract talks amid Newcastle Red Bull links

Ambitious Gallagher Prem side have reported interest with director of rugby role

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8 d. ago Scotland at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Remaining fixtures, squad, history, how to watch, qualification

The Scots will be looking to build on a promising opening match.

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1 week ago GCSE resits for English and Maths could be scrapped as pass rate falls to lowest level in a decade

The current model requires students who fail these two core subjects at GCSE level to resit them repeatedly until they achieve a least a grade 4 in both subjects, up to the age of 18.

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1 week ago Double blow for Ukraine as US 'won't offer security to Kyiv' as Putin holds firm on peace demands

Firstly it emerged UK and European officials visiting the US capital have been told they must provide all the security in Ukraine if a settlement is reached.

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1 week ago Irvine Welsh says psychedelic drug proves there is 'life before and after death'

The Trainspotting author can be seen taking DMT in a new documentary about his life and career

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2 w. ago Woman, 22, beaten to death 'for refusing to leave party with drug lord'

A woman's life has been cut short after she reportedly refused to leave a party with a known criminal

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2 w. ago Dark world of Matthew Perry 'Ketamine Queen' who gave star 'drug lollies' and ate caviar

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles,' has agreed to plead guilty to multiple drug charges tied to the death of Friends icon, Matthew Perry

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2 w. ago Matthew Perry's death: 'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty to selling drug dose in shocking U

Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles," has agreed to plead guilty to multiple drug charges tied to Matthew Perry's death and will avoid a trial that was set to begin next month

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2 w. ago London's IPO Revival: A Strategic Shift in European Capital Markets

London's IPO Revival: A Strategic Shift in European Capital Markets  AInvest

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2 w. ago The ugly truth: have Trump’s tariffs finally put an end to Crocs’ 19

The Guardian’s Crocs correspondent traces the highs and lows of the rubbery perforated clogs that divide opinionI’ve been the Guardian’s Crocs correspondent for 19 years now, and get wheeled out for highs and lows. This is a definite low for the rubbery perforated clogs: the share price is down nearly 30% – its lowest level for three years – and revenues are expected to drop by between 9% and 11% in the current quarter.To blame? Donald Trump mostly, and his tariffs. It’s not the first time Crocs have suffered at the hands – or feet – of a Republican US president, as it happens. Continue reading...

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