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Nitazenes: Deadly Chinese synthetic opioids gripping Britain’s streets There is no bias in the original title provided. Six people in the UK are dying each week from super-strength street drugs made in China which are up to 500 stronger than morphine, The Independent can reveal, in a terrifying escalation in fatalities.Shocking new figures show 75 additional deaths have been linked to new synthetic opioids called nitazenes in the last 11 weeks to 9 May – bringing the death toll to 176 lives lost in less than a year.This includes 106 deaths in England, 21 in Wales, 47 in Scotland and two…

Thousands face homelessness every month when landlords do this There is no original title provided. It’s a leading cause of homelessness in England (Picture: Getty Images)You sit down to enjoy your dinner and some telly as you find out the owner of your home needs you to leave, forcing you to brave the awful renting market again. Campaign groups are warning that the leading cause of homelessness – which is affecting more than 2,000 households in England each month – is landlords deciding to sell. According to new research, property owners across the country are looking to reduce their portfolio…

Leah Daley missing: Body found in search for 24 year-old woman who vanished over bank holiday There is no bias in the original title provided. Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA body has been found in the search for a missing 24-year-old woman who disappeared over the last bank holiday. Leah Daley, from Folkestone, was last seen listening to music and heading towards a beauty spot along the town’s coast at 7pm on Monday, 5 May.On Friday, Kent Police said they found a body hidden…

The best things to do in london this weekend: (May 18-19) There is no bias in the original title provided. It’s nearly summer in London (Picture: Getty)It might not be a bank holiday this weekened, but there’s still plenty going on. The capital is brimming with free things to do, from foodie festivals to a super nostalgic Pixar Party at the Disney Store. Or you could enjoy the sunshine (fingers crossed!) on a rooftop bar or at one of London’s newest openings. That’s a lot to fit into two days, but we’re here to give you some inspiration for the…

Voters back taxing rich more to help pay for NHS – as report shows Sunak wealthier than the King There is no bias in the title provided. Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Nearly two thirds of voters would be more likely to back a political party committed to higher taxes on the wealthiest to fund the NHS and public services. The data on public opinion on taxes comes as the annual Sunday Times Rich List found Britain’s 350 richest families hold a combined…

People saying new statue erected in london park looks like a penis | UK News There is no original title provided to identify any biased words or phrases. Residents and dog walkers say it gives the monolith an unfortunate phallic appearance and silhouette. A new statue that was designed to look like Cleopatra’s needle has ended up looking a bit phallic. People walking in Betts Park near Penge, in south east London may have spotted a new monument that’s left some unable to look away. Locals living near the park say they are bemused by the giant obelisk that’s been…

Rebecca Joynes trial: Teacher guilty of having sex with two schoolboys There is no bias in the title provided. For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsA teacher accused of having sex with two teenage pupils has been found guilty.Rebecca Joynes, 30, was already suspended from her high school job and on bail after engaging in sexual activity with Boy A, 15, when she began a sexual relationship with the second youngster, Boy B, whom she later became pregnant by.She was accused…

London’s best rooftop and terrace restaurants for summer 2024 The sun has finally started shining! And if like every other Londoner you’re on the hunt for the nearest available rooftop for an Aperol Spritz, we’ve got you covered. Welcome to Insta Talk – Your guide to London The Slice is your weekly guide to what’s happening in London, so if you’re looking for restaurant reviews, drinks deals or just a great new exhibition to visit on a rainy Saturday in the capital, we’ve got you covered. Click here for this week’s edit of the best things to do in town…

Piers Morgan says real Martha ‘lied quite a lot’ during tell-all interview Piers Morgan has shared his verdict on his much-criticised interview with the woman thought to be the ‘real Martha’ in Baby Reindeer. On Thursday, the 59-year-old interviewed Fiona Harvey, 58, about the Netflix drama created by Richard Gadd based on his real-life experience of being stalked by an older woman. Harvey, said to be the inspiration behind the character, repeatedly denied stalking Gadd and bombarding him with messages, describing the show as ‘a work of fiction, a work of hyperbole.’ Reflecting on the TalkTV interview, Morgan said he…

Fans fume over Netflix removing ‘near perfect’ period drama with 95% Rotten Tomatoes score Season three of Bridgerton just dropped and now one of the best period dramas on Netflix, Little Women, is set to disappear just as fans are craving more of the genre. The 2019 film, based on a novel by the late author Louisa May Alcott, stars Saoirse Ronan (Jo), Emma Watson (Meg), Florence Pugh (Amy) and Eliza Scanlen (Beth) as the March sisters. They are joined by Meryl Streep as Aunt March and Timothée Chalamet as Theodore Laurence. Greta Gerwig’s adaptation is actually the eighth time…