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Drug deaths are rising and overdose prevention centres save lives, so why is the UK unwilling to introduce them?
In late 2020, a converted van appeared in central Glasgow. Inside were clean needles, sterilising equipment, mirrors, “sharps bins” for the disposal of syringes, and supplies of the overdose reversal drug naloxone. There were also boxes containing protein bars, tea, blankets and a defibrillator, as well as two chairs andContinue Reading
Family reunited with body of UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
The body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Seán Rooney has been returned to his grieving family after being repatriated from Lebanon. A member of the Defence Forces, Private Rooney, from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, was killed on active service when his convoy came under attack in Lebanon last week. The 23-year-old’sContinue Reading
Behind the scenes of Knives Out sequel Glass Onion: ‘It’s a rollercoaster ride not a crossword puzzle’
P icture it: an island in the middle of the Greek ocean. As a boat approaches the dock, some of the world’s richest and most influential people step off, bags in hand and ready to have a good time. The stage is set for the party of a lifetime –Continue Reading
Horse racing tips: Templegate NAP will thrive over this trip… as Galopin Des Champs makes his big return on Monday
TEMPLEGATE takes on Monday’s racing confident of banging in a few winners. Read on for our man’s tips and back a horse by clicking their odds below. NICK VEDDER (3.20 Kempton, nap) He ran a cracker when third at Wolverhampton last time. He finished strongly there so this slightly longerContinue Reading
GPs don’t give useful weight-loss advice – new study
Have you tried eating less and moving more? Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The advice general practitioners give to patients with obesity in the UK was found to be “highly varied, superficial and often lacked an apparent evidence base”, according to a new study from the University of Oxford. GPs in theContinue Reading
Punk hairstyles and pirouettes: why there’s more to spiders than people think
Hyllus semicupreus jumping spider common human/Shutterstock Spider scientists are an optimistic crowd. Perhaps it’s just that we see things from a different angle to arachnophobes. If you don’t believe me, look up Theridion grallator. Researchers from my field call this Hawaiian species the happy-face spider because of the smile-like curvesContinue Reading
Father of Britney Spears says he loves her and situation is terrible
T he father of Britney Spears said the situation with his daughter has been “terrible” and he “still loves” her after their legal battle. The 41-year-old singer had been fighting to end the complex legal arrangement she was placed under in 2008 which allowed her father Jamie to control herContinue Reading
I busted my man cheating on Christmas Day when I saw his Tinder notifications, his explanation was the icing on the cake
IT’S supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year – but what if it doesn’t go to plan? Fabulous meets three women whose Christmas Days weren’t quite as they’d imagined… We meet three women whose Christmas Days weren’t quite as they’d imaginedJacquie Boyd at Debut Art ‘I foundContinue Reading
Asake ‘devastated’ after woman dies in crowd crush outside O2 Academy Brixton
N igerian artist Asake said he is “devastated” and “overwhelmed with grief” after a woman died following a crowd crush outside his concert at the O2 Academy Brixton. Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, was one of three people badly hurt when ticketless fans tried to get into a show by the singerContinue Reading
Fans all say the same thing as Jake Paul handed ‘world title’ by WBA despite never fighting a pro boxer in his career
BOXING fans all said the same thing after seeing Jake Paul handed a title by the WBA. The YouTuber turned boxer was one of several attendees at the World Boxing Association’s convention in Orlando last month. 4 Jake Paul has made quite the splash in the boxing worldCredit: REUTERS 4Continue Reading