Addiction

Thursday, June 12, 2025 lottery addiction tragedy wealth drugabuse bullying disability crime mentalhealth plumbing

In 2017, Joshua Winslet, a 22-year-old plumber, purchased a lottery ticket on a whim while having just $19 (£9) left in his bank account. To his astonishment, he became the sole winner of Australia’s Powerball $100 million … Read More

Saturday, June 7, 2025 gloucester antisocial community safety support engagement addiction homelessness police citycouncil

Gloucester City Council is set to launch a dedicated team this month to tackle anti-social behaviour in the city centre. The City Centre Engagement Team, a pioneering two-year pilot project, focuses on addressing street-based … Read More

Monday, June 2, 2025 nhs vaping ban disposable withdrawal nicotine quit health addiction regulation

A new ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the UK, prohibiting the sale and supply of all single-use vaping products both in shops and online. Retailers caught breaking the law in England face a minimum fine of … Read More

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 wiggins addiction cocaine cycling recovery family mentalhealth bankruptcy lancearmstrong resilience

Sir Bradley Wiggins, the celebrated British cyclist known for conquering the Tour de France and securing five Olympic gold medals alongside eight world championships, has courageously shared the harrowing impact drug … Read More

Saturday, April 19, 2025 elton john health struggles music vision surgery cancer scare brandi carlile mortality addiction family album concert legacy

Pop legend Elton John has openly discussed his ongoing struggles with his health, revealing that there always seems to be a new challenge he’s facing. Last summer, the 78-year-old experienced a partial loss of vision … Read More