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A Metro investigation has revealed that foreign gangs are selling DIY kits for synthetic cannabinoids, known as spice, on TikTok and Instagram, despite a substantial rise in related deaths. This trend is increasingly prevalent among schoolchildren, as these kits facilitate local production of the dangerous drug.
Marshall Leese, 32, hijacked an ambulance containing an elderly patient in Stoke-on-Trent on 25 March, driving through red lights while under the influence of monkey dust. He was sentenced to 21 months after pleading guilty to false imprisonment and aggravated vehicle taking at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
Imtiaz Ali, 46, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to multiple drug charges, including possession with intent to supply nitrous oxide. He was arrested at a McDonald’s drive-through in Newport, where police discovered seven boxes of nitrous oxide canisters and an offensive weapon.
The Wednesday letters page is glad that Elon Musk hasn’t bought a video games company yet, as a reader contemplates 100 years of Pokémon.
The draw for next summer’s group stage will take place next month.
‘This is an opportunity to make new connections for business and pleasure.’
IT looks like this little Joey is practising for top of the hops as she appears to play air guitar – and proves there are plenty of beats about the Aussie bush. The hilarious image of the rocking roo has just bagged top spot in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
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