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Recent statistics reveal a troubling increase in drug-related deaths in the UK, particularly among men aged 40-49. In 2023, drug poisoning deaths reached 5,448, marking an 11% rise from the previous year. Experts attribute this surge to factors like mental health issues and the rise of potent synthetic opioids.
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New allegations have emerged against the late Mohamed Al Fayed and his brother Salah, with multiple women accusing them of sexual assault and abuse during the 1980s and 1990s. The claims have prompted investigations by the Metropolitan Police and a renewed focus on the culture at Harrods, the luxury department store they once owned.
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Tamzin Hall, a 17-year-old from Wellington, was fatally struck by a car after fleeing a police vehicle on the M5 motorway near Taunton on November 11. The incident has prompted an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to prior police contact. The motorway was closed for inquiries.