6 h. ago Mother’s warning as cannabis gummy factory explosion that killed boy caught on camera

An explosion that killed a seven-year-boy and a 35-year-old man happened when butane gas ignited during the “highly dangerous” process of producing so-called cannabis shatter in a small flat.

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6 h. ago What is cannabis shatter? The drug that caused deadly Newcastle blast

The process of making the drug is ‘inherently dangerous’, prosecutor says

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6 h. ago ‘Highly dangerous’ cannabis shatter factory caused explosion that killed two

Police found the explosion that killed Archie York, seven, and Jason Laws, 35, in Newcastle was caused by a butane gas build-up in a drugs lab.

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28 h. ago Calls for more support for nurses dealing with ‘human cost’ of opioid abuse

Nitazenes have caused a spike in drug-related deaths in recent years.

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1 week ago Crime gang who 'caused havoc' and had £400,000 drug stash jailed for combined 31 years

They were supplying drugs 'during all hours of the day and night'

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2 w. ago 'NEVER take it': Chilling warning from Hollywood doctor over hair loss drug that causes 'permanent genital changes'

The drug has been taken by the likes of President Donald Trump, Hollywood stars, as well as millions of other men but experts are growing increasingly concerned over the side effects.

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3 w. ago The Guardian view on a new deal for travel in Europe: bring back student exchanges | Editorial

The EU is expected to push for special youth visas at next month’s summit. Sir Keir Starmer should say yesStrong hints that a rebranded “youth opportunity scheme” will top the EU’s wishlist at next month’s EU-UK summit are good news for anyone who regrets the diminished travel opportunities that were one result of Brexit. Rising expectations of new European train routes – possibly including direct trains from London to Italy – can only add to the appeal of a potential rule change.There were more consequential impacts of Brexit than restrictions on travel. The disruption of trade, which is predicted by the Office for Budget Responsibility to cause a 4% reduction in long-run productivity, is far more significant economically. Drug shortages continue to create risks to people’s health, and cause problems for doctors and pharmacists. Cancer research and trials have also been badly affected, according to a new report, because of the increased difficulty of attracting scientists and fundi...

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4 w. ago Johnson and Johnson warns pharma tariffs could cause drug shortages

Medical devices like J&J’s surgical robots have already been hit by the new US charges

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