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1 Shuai Wang’s Journey from China to Charleston 38:30
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Chef Shuai Wang was the runner-up on the 22nd season of Bravo’s Top Chef and is the force behind two standout restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina—Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ—where he brings together the flavors of his childhood in Beijing and the spirit of the South in some pretty unforgettable ways. He grew up just a short walk from Tiananmen Square, in a tiny home with no electricity or running water, where his grandmother often cooked over charcoal. Later, in Queens, New York, his mom taught herself to cook—her first dishes were a little salty, but they were always made with love. And somewhere along the way, Shuai learned that cooking wasn’t just about food—it was about taking care of people. After years working in New York kitchens, he made his way to Charleston and started building something that feels entirely his own. Today, we’re talking about how all those experiences come together on the plate, the family stories behind his cooking, and what it’s been like to share that journey on national TV. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
Why Boaty McBoatface's Antarctic mission affects all of us
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Lucy Watson talks to our Science Correspondent Martin Stew in Antarctica as he joins a team of scientists on a vital research mission on the so-called Boaty McBoatface - or the Sir David Attenborough.
Making history as the first British journalist to go this far south in polar winter, Martin describes the incredible, but also alarming, change unfolding around him.
He also tells of the scientists’ hope that the grim prognosis for our planet can be turned around.
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Making history as the first British journalist to go this far south in polar winter, Martin describes the incredible, but also alarming, change unfolding around him.
He also tells of the scientists’ hope that the grim prognosis for our planet can be turned around.
635 episodes
Manage episode 487244399 series 2672486
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Lucy Watson talks to our Science Correspondent Martin Stew in Antarctica as he joins a team of scientists on a vital research mission on the so-called Boaty McBoatface - or the Sir David Attenborough.
Making history as the first British journalist to go this far south in polar winter, Martin describes the incredible, but also alarming, change unfolding around him.
He also tells of the scientists’ hope that the grim prognosis for our planet can be turned around.
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Making history as the first British journalist to go this far south in polar winter, Martin describes the incredible, but also alarming, change unfolding around him.
He also tells of the scientists’ hope that the grim prognosis for our planet can be turned around.
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1 How the army's weapons are damaging soldiers' brains 19:25
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Thousands of soliders may be suffering from life-changing brain damage caused by blasts from the British Army's own weaponry, ITV News has revealed. It is the first time the Ministry of Defence has admitted its own weapons are leading to such damage. How now can soldiers and veterans be helped? Geraint Vincent has been meeting veterans affected and is joined by Science Correspondent Martin Stew and Senior News Editor Paul Tyson, who has led the investigation into blast induced traumatic brain injury. If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, help is available The charity Samaritans operates a 24/7 helpline (116 123) for anyone who needs somebody to talk to. Further resources can also be found on its website. Concussion Legacy Foundation supports British current and former serving members and their families The Concussion Legacy Foundation also provides a personalised helpline for those struggling with the outcomes of brain injury. More of ITV News' reporting on blast induced traumatic brain injury: https://www.itv.com/news/2025-07-22/mod-admits-british-army-weapons-systems-are-causing-brain-damage-in-soldiers https://www.itv.com/news/2025-07-21/ive-suffered-for-years-why-brain-injuries-are-going-undiagnosed-in-veterans…
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1 Why haven't this summer's heatwaves all felt the same? And will we get another? 12:03
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ITV Weather Presenter Lucy Verasamy joins Lucy Watson to breakdown the different types of heat - where it comes from and how that changes what it feels like. Most importantly, will we get another heatwave before the end of summer?
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1 16-17 year olds to get the vote but why don't half want it? 14:51
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The government has committed to giving 16 and 17 year olds the vote by the next general election. But exclusive ITV News polling shows that half say they do not agree with the policy. They were also polled on their top issues, favoured parties and democracy itself. Meanwhile, we have spoken to some older voters with a surprising suggestion for another change to electoral law. Westminster Digital Reporter Lewis Denison and Senior Politics Producer Maya Bowles tell Daniel Hewitt what you need to know.…
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1 How ‘sheer bravado’ got the Sycamore Gap duo jailed 12:58
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Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, have been jailed for 4 years and 3 months for cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in 2023, in an act of "sheer bravado" according to the judge. Tom Barton is ITV Tyne Tees' Northumberland correspondent and has followed this unforgettable story and trial every step of the way. He joins Daniel Hewitt to breakdown how the damage they did and the impact their actions had led the judge to her decision. Watch Tom's documentary Sycamore Gap: Britain's Lost Landmark: https://www.itv.com/watch/sycamore-gap-britains-lost-landmark/10a7138a0001B…
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1 Illegal e-bikes: how they are hunted and how they get away 14:15
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Electric motorbikes, souped up to reach speeds of 50 and even 70mph are causing havoc in communities across the country. You might have seen them - tearing through towns, their riders often in balaclavas, riding illegally, two abreast. The police say they want to do more to stop them - so why can't they? Rhys Williams tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.…
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1 Livestream child abuse is booming: Could AI finally shut it down? 16:14
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Millions of young children are being sexually abused, with perpetrators often on the other side of the world. Online livestream abuse has become a booming global industry - with the UK the third largest consumer. How does this sick practice too often go undetected? And could AI be the solution to shutting it down? Julie Etchingham and John Tanagho, Executive Director at the International Justice Mission, tell Lucy Watson What You Need To Know. You can watch Julie's investigation here .…
How much do you think your personal information is worth to criminal gangs? Millions of customers details were stolen when Marks and Spencer was hacked in April, bringing much of its online business to a standstill for weeks. So how much damage has it done and who are DragonForce, the group the Marks and Spencer chairman said is believed to be behind it? Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Lucy Watson What You Need To Know.…
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1 Is there a glaring flaw in the disposable vapes ban? 14:36
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One month into the ban on disposable vapes, how much waste is being cut and what environmental impact is it actually having? The all-important refillable pods are in scarce supply, so is there a massive flaw in the rules? Digital Reporter Sam Leader tells Lucy Watson What You Need To Know.
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1 Amanda Knox: How I tell my kids mummy was jailed for murder 15:36
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Amanda Knox's every move has been scrutinized for nearly all of her adult life. The murder of Meredith Kercher and the subsequent arrest, trial, conviction, imprisonment, acquittal and release of Knox, then her retrial, second conviction, and ultimately her definitive exoneration by Italy’s Supreme Court in 2015 is a story that has made headlines around the world for almost twenty years. Amanda is now 37, a wife to author and podcaster Christopher Robinson, and a mother of two children, Eureka and Echo, but still - as she puts it to ITV News' Lucy Watson - she is "forever branded the girl accused of murder." Amanda Knox speaks to Lucy Watson for ITV News' What You Need To Know. Full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RlcpJ_2L3c0…
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1 What is 'Baby Botox' and why is it booming? With ex Love Islander Faye Winter 15:52
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Ever heard of Baby Botox? The latest desirable injections. Their popularity is booming - young people, some still in their early 20s are buying into the promise of being unwrinkled for life. But behind the satisfying selfies lies a much darker truth: with many risking lasting damage to their faces by choosing cheap deals online. So what is driving the trend? How do you spot counterfeit botox? And who should and shouldn’t do the injections? Faye Winter is an influencer and former Love Island contestant who has been open about her own damaging botox experience. She joins ITV News Digital Reporter Cree-Summer Haughton to tell Lucy Watson what you need to know.…
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1 The epilepsy drug behind a scandal 'bigger than Thalidomide' 14:52
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It's been called a bigger scandal than thalidomide but one you may never have heard of. For decades women were taking an epilepsy drug during pregnancy, without being told it could harm their babies. How long were the dangers known about - and why weren't they told? ITV Meridian Social Affairs Correspondent Christine Alsford tells I'm Lucy Watson and this is What You Need to Know. --- For more of our reporting: https://www.itv.com/news/topic/sodium-valproate…
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1 Parking QR codes and other scams: how to avoid them 11:06
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Hundreds of fake companies. Thousands of scams. An estimated billion euros swindled. But just one entity apparently behind it all. ITV News has helped uncover a global scamming network - targeting victims around the world - which appears to use ordinary suburban homes across the UK to hide their operation. Sam Holder and Daniel Boal tell Sally Biddulph What You Need To Know.…
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When were you first offered drugs? Uni? Sixth form? Well, when it comes to Ketamine - children as young as 12 are getting hooked on the horse tranquilizer. Why are they taking it, how are they getting it and what's it doing to them? George Hancorn tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.
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1 Why Antarctic explorers are retracing Shackleton's epic rescue mission 17:51
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Stranded on the Antarctic ice, their ship sunk - how did Ernest Shackleton's crew survive for two years before being rescued? ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew is on his way to the scene of that mission impossible - more than a hundred years ago. And from penguins to chimpanzees - conservationist Jane Goodall tells us why what happens in Antarctica impacts all of us. Martin tells Lucy Watson and this is What You Need To Know.…
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1 Why the UK can't deport fugitives wanted for murder and child rape 14:59
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A motorbike mechanic is working freely in London, despite being wanted for murder. Another man was working as a delivery driver despite being convicted of child rape. Both men are from Brazil and authorities there have requested and been denied their extraditions. So why have judges here ruled that would infringe their human rights? How many more alleged criminals are walking our streets, avoiding justice in Brazil and beyond? ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand tells Lucy Watson what you need to know...…
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1 How Israel's plan to destroy Iran's nuclear capability could backfire 18:06
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We're on Day six of a bitter new outburst of war in the Middle East. A direct confrontation between Israel and Iran emerging from a shadow war that's been going on for decades. Hundreds have been killed, with exchanges of missiles and evacuations from homes in both countries. The world has long worried about Iran's nuclear ambitions and Israel has seized its moment to end them. But with Iran now feeling more insecure and under threat than ever, could it actually have the reverse effect? Lucy Watson and ITV News International Affairs Analyst Rageh Omaar discuss what could happen next.…
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1 Why scientists are tracking penguin poo in Antarctica 18:45
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A group of scientists are currently on journey to the end of the world in hope of finding answers about our planet's future. And our Science Correspondent Martin Stew is with them on board the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The only journalist on board in fact. This week he's spoken to prime ministers, witnessed whales and even spotted penguins, whose existence is under severe threat. He tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.…
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1 Why thousands of energy meters are set to stop working 13:46
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If you use an energy meter, it could be about to stop working. Hundreds of thousands of homes have a form of metering that will be obsolete from the end of June. How can you check if you're affected? What happens if you are? And why are so many people fuming about it? Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Lucy Watson what you need to know...…
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1 Daylight robberies: How gangs are targeting shops and workers 13:18
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It's brazen, shocking and becoming more and more common. From thefts in shops and supermarkets, to hardworking people's tools being stolen in broad daylight -- thefts by criminal gangs are on the rise. Why is it getting worse? And what's being done to stop the perpetrators? Antoine Allen tells Geraint Vincent what you need to know... You can watch Antoine's investigation into the organised gangs targeting the high street and tradesmen and selling stolen goods on ITVX following the links below: Click here to watch 'Shoplifting: Stolen To Order' Click here to watch 'Tool Theft Crime Wave: Unmasking the boot sale thieves'…
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1 Why Boaty McBoatface's Antarctic mission affects all of us 17:11
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Lucy Watson talks to our Science Correspondent Martin Stew in Antarctica as he joins a team of scientists on a vital research mission on the so-called Boaty McBoatface - or the Sir David Attenborough. Making history as the first British journalist to go this far south in polar winter, Martin describes the incredible, but also alarming, change unfolding around him. He also tells of the scientists’ hope that the grim prognosis for our planet can be turned around.…
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1 Michael Mosley's son on his father's legacy and risks of skinny jabs 15:50
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A year on from his father's death, Michael Mosley's son is aiming to continue his father's legacy. Dr Jack Mosley says that skinny jabs are a "game changer" but warns of people using them as a quick fix, highlighting the associated risks. Dr Jack tells Lucy Watson what you need to know. ----------------------------------------------- If you've been affected by the 'skinny jab black market', please get in touch with investigations@itv.com. More support can be found at itvnews.com/news.…
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1 Halls of horror: Students 'powerless' as accommodation concerns ignored 15:19
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Imagine arriving at university to find your accommodation falling apart. This is becoming all too familiar with students using privately rented accommodation, which in some cases was recommended by their university. ITV News has received complaints about substandard accommodation, which are being ignored or dismissed. Digital reporter Sam Leader tells Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt what you need to know. ----------------------------------------------- If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, please get in touch with investigations@itv.com. More support can be found at itvnews.com/news.…
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1 Street Racing: the driving high-speed trend caught on camera 15:20
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It's causing trouble across the UK's roads. Every night, as soon as it gets dark, flashy cars with loud exhausts, tinted windows and custom plates take to the streets across the nation. Is it the adrenaline? Is it the thrill? ITV News understands that there are hundreds of street racing groups set up over encrypted social media sites like WhatsApp and Telegram. ITV Central reporter, Lewis Warner tells Lucy Watson what you need to know after he spent time exposing the UK's street racing scene and its deadly impact. Click here to watch 'Street Racing: Caught on Camera - Tonight'…
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1 How mourners are becoming targets of funeral livestream scams 8:31
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A funeral is meant to be a celebration of life, a time to reflect on lost loved ones. But mourners are becoming targets for scammers. ITV News has found hundreds of livestreaming funeral pages created by scammers on Facebook. Digital reporter George Hancorn and producer Olivia Mustafa tell Geraint Vincent what you need to know. ----------------------------------------------- If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode click the link to get advice from Streaming provider Obitus:https://www.itv.com/news/2025-05-27/hallmarks-of-organised-crime-mourners-targeted-by-sickening-livestream-scam…
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1 A green invasion? The 'unstoppable' rise of parakeets 12:41
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Love them or loathe them, parakeets are becoming familiar to more and more of us, with the exotic birds nesting in thousands of locations across the UK this spring. The UK population has almost doubled in the last ten years, so what does it mean for other wildlife and should the bright, long tailed birds even be returned to captivity? Chris Choi tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.…
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1 Revisiting the riots: are we still a nation divided? 15:35
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On 29 July last year, three young girls were stabbed to death while attending a Taylor Swift dance class. Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, were killed by Axel Rudakubana, who was jailed for a minimum of 52 years. A day after the attack, riots broke out on the streets of Southport and over the coming days spread right across the nation. The protests were fuelled by false claims on social media that the perpetrator of the Southport attack was a Muslim and an asylum seeker. ITV West Country presenter, Sabet Choudhury has explored the factors behind last summer's anti-immigration riots by hearing from those who took part and those who have been left in fear. He tells Daniel Hewitt, what you need to know. Watch Sabet Choudhury's film Disunited Kingdom Are we a nation divided?: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/disunited-kingdom-are-we-a-nation-divided/cf4321c…
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1 Where is Melania Trump and who is taking her place? 13:22
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She was by Donald Trump's side throughout his first term, but recently we've seen precious little of the First Lady. Ex-White House correspondent Kate Andersen Brower knows how first families handle power and is the author of The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House, which inspired the Netflix hit The Residence. Lucy Watson asks her about Melania's absence, whether it matters and which other Trump is filling her place.…
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1 How abusers are using phones to control their partners 13:42
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How are some people using technology as a means to control their partners? Charities have warned that coercive control through technology is on the rise. A woman from north Cumbria has anonymously spoken to ITV News about her experience, explaining how she first thought it was "sweet" and "loving" that her former partner wanted to know where she was all the time. However, she soon realised something much more sinister was happening... ITV Border reporter, Katie Templeton-Knight tells Lucy Watson what you need to know. -- Domestic Abuse Advice and Support: Refuge: Refuge supports more than 6,000 clients on any one day, helping them rebuild their lives and overcome many different forms of violence and abuse.They have a step-by-step guide online as well as an interactive tool about how to secure your phone if you suspect technology-facilitated abuse is happening to you. If you, or someone you care about, is experiencing domestic abuse, you can call The National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. The Revenge Porn Helpline: The Revenge Porn Helpline supports all adult victims of intimate image abuse living in the UK. This includes those who have had private sexual images shared without consent, threatened to be shared without consent, or taken without consent. We also provide advice and information to those targeted by sextortion and webcam blackmail. If you have been a victim of intimate image abuse, a helpline practitioner can give you advice and support. The number is 0345 6000 459. Or you can send an email or online live chat. Women’s Aid: Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They have been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic violence and abuse through practice for more than 45 years. You can send an email to a Women’s Aid domestic abuse support worker. Or you can use their online live chat . The Freedom Project: The Freedom Project is a free domestic abuse charity based in West Cumbria, working with victims, perpetrators and children suffering from trauma and effects of domestic and sexual abuse. You can contact the helpline by phone: 07712 117986. Or you can send a form on their website. ManKind: The Mankind Initiative is the principal, expert and specialist charity in the UK focussing on male victims of domestic abuse.The charity collaborates and works in close partnership with other organisations and practitioners to support these victims too. It was the first in Great Britain to support male victims. You can call ManKind on 01823 334 244 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)…
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1 From AI to 'freak offs' - inside the P Diddy trial 21:56
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a man who is without doubt one of the biggest names and cultural figures in the hip hop world. But his spotlight has shifted, from music, film and fashion to a New York court. Combs is charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. If he is convicted, he could end up spending the rest of his life behind bars. As the first week of his trial draws to a close, US Court reporter Phil Hirschkorn and Washington Producer Aisha Kherallah tell Lucy Watson, what you need to know.... ------ Support for sexual abuse victims and mental health helplines Rape Crisis England & Wales runs a rape and sexual abuse support line - you can call the helpline on 0808 500 2222 or use the online chat (both are free and are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year) The Survivors Trust resources site is an online platform designed to offer survivor-led resources and practical tools to help people affected by sexual violence and abuse, and their supporters navigate their journey of healing. You can contact their helpline on 08088 010818 Samaritans operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, by calling 116 123. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org Papyrus offers support for children and young people under the age of 35 over the phone on 0800 068 41 41 between 9am and midnight every day of the year. If you would rather text you can do so on 07786 209697 or send an email to pat@papyrus-uk.org Mind also offers mental health support between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. You can call them on 0300 123 3393 or text them on 86463. There is also lots of information available on their website.…
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1 ‘Shatter’ cannabis: the gummy sweet drug that’s blowing up houses 19:00
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A drug dealer has been jailed for fourteen years after his cannabis lab blew up, killing his seven-year-old neighbour Archie York. Reece Galbraith was using butane gas to produce 'shatter'. So what is this super-strong cannabis, why is it so popular and what makes it so explosive? ITV Tyne Tees Correspondent Gregg Easteal has investigated its production, trade and users and tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.…
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