Poet laureate Simon Armitage welcomes £5m government investment for first-ever National Poetry Centre

Drug dealers are now selling weight-loss injections like Ozempic and ADHD medication alongside class-A drugs such as cocaine, as revealed by an investigation. The popular semaglutide injection pens are being offered for £170, along with drugs like ketamine and MDMA, in response to increasing demand. Experts are concerned that dealers are taking advantage of the weight-loss drug's popularity, with cases of these substances being listed alongside illegal drugs in text messages and online "menus." Full...

Berlin prosecutors announced that a 19-year-old Syrian refugee was arrested after a Spanish tourist was stabbed at the city's Holocaust memorial, just before a national election where migration concerns are expected to boost support for the far-right AfD party. The suspect, motivated by Middle Eastern conflicts, had been planning to target Jews for weeks, leading to the attack at the memorial. The incident adds to a series of high-profile attacks involving migrants, influencing the election...

A Victorian map may hold clues to the cause of two sinkholes that emerged in a Surrey village's high street, prompting evacuations due to fears of a gas explosion. Experts are investigating a potential link to an old sand mine used for London construction in the 18th century, with a nearby entrance visible on a map from 1872. Locals remain uncertain about returning home as authorities work to determine the root of the collapse, possibly...

Police are "increasingly concerned" as they continue to search for 23-year-old Jenny Hall, who has been missing for four days after leaving her home in Tow Law. Hall, described as 6ft tall with long, dark hair, was last seen in her red Ford Focus wearing a blue hoodie with a John Deere logo and dark jogging bottoms, potentially carrying a green jacket. Despite finding her car parked on the B6278 near remote moorland, the search...

The opening of a refugee centre in Burbáguena, Spain has brought new life to the village, with over 1,000 people passing through and 100 choosing to stay permanently. The population has increased, services like schools and businesses have reopened, and residents are integrating well with the newcomers from various countries. The centre's director notes the refugees' resilience and capacity for empathy, fostering connections with the local community and creating a positive impact on the village....

Sir Elton John and Simon Cowell are urging the government to reconsider relaxing copyright rules to protect creative talent from AI, supporting a campaign against plans allowing big firms to use online material without compensating creators. Sir Elton warned that the proposal could jeopardize the UK's creative sector's global reputation, emphasizing the importance of copyright protection in supporting economic growth. Simon Cowell also expressed concerns about the potential impact on artists and industry professionals if...