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Tammi Radcliffe says she developed severe abdominal and pelvic pain while shopping at ASDA and was taken by ambulance to Royal Preston Hospital on August 15. She alleges that she spent about seven hours in excruciating pain on the A&E floor, received delayed pain relief and IV antibiotics, and was not adequately monitored despite a high fever and raised infection markers. She was later moved to a gynaecology ward and discharged without a diagnosis, with further tests pending. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals apologized for her concerns, said it was in contact with the family, and pledged to investigate through its formal complaints process.

A fundraiser for sisters Niamh and Alma Kinsella and Ella Hendricken, who suffered catastrophic injuries when their car was hit by a wrong-way vehicle on the M9 in County Kildare, raised more than €210,000 from nearly 8,000 donations within 24 hours. Niamh and Alma remain in critical condition, Ella is seriously injured, and a young nephew is receiving hospital treatment. Five teenagers in the other vehicle were killed. The sisters' family is from County Carlow, and local residents and clergy have expressed support as investigations and medical treatment continue.

Hundreds of fish were found dead in the River Tame after firewater runoff from a blaze at an industrial unit in Greenfield, Oldham, entered the river despite containment measures. The Environment Agency said surface foam remained visible but was dispersing downstream, with no additional fish fatalities recorded the following morning, and pledged to continue monitoring the ecological impact. Local resident and countryside warden Craig Hannah described enormous accumulations of foam and expressed concern for the river’s recovered ecosystem. The incident follows a separate foam pollution event on the River Irk in Middleton, prompting further concern from local anglers about damage to wildlife during drought conditions.

A collection of 12 death notices and anniversary tributes published in the Manchester Evening News. The announcements remember people from Greater Manchester and nearby areas, provide details of funeral and memorial services, and identify charities—including Springhill Hospice, the Alzheimer’s Society, Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK—as recipients for donations.

Greencore is recalling Asda Cheese & Tomato Pasta Salad, Asda Nacho Cheese Pasta Salad and Morrisons Chicken and Bacon Pasta because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not eat the affected products and can return them for a full refund without a receipt. The recall covers specified pack sizes and use-by dates, with vulnerable groups at greater risk of serious listeria complications. Separately, A.Vogel Ltd is recalling Rapunzel bioSnacky red clover seeds after E. coli was found in the product; customers should not grow or consume the seeds or resulting sprouts and should return them for a refund.

A nostalgic tour of attractions that have disappeared from Manchester’s Trafford Centre since it opened in 1998. The feature recalls former bars, restaurants and entertainment venues including Manto, the Orangery, Tiggis, Trafford Tavern, Kro, the Rainforest Café, Festival Village, Dreamieland, the singing bears and Disney Store, while noting what replaced several of them and how the centre has evolved over nearly three decades.

Manchester Evening News features a 20-question Friday night general-knowledge quiz covering topics including geography, music, food and drink. Readers are encouraged to play with friends and family, compare scores and return the following week for another quiz.

A Southern train travelling from London Victoria to Eastbourne derailed near Lewes, East Sussex, with three carriages overturning and around 150 passengers evacuated. Twenty people were taken or went to hospital, including two with severe injuries, while passengers described violent shaking, overturned carriages and efforts to escape. British Transport Police declared a major incident, emergency services deployed air ambulances, and rail authorities launched an investigation into the cause while warning of significant disruption.

David Molloy, a 51-year-old businessman from Alderley Edge, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent after punching another driver on the M62 hard shoulder. The victim suffered a fractured tibia requiring surgery, a hospital stay and time off work. Liverpool Crown Court imposed an 18-month community order, 200 hours of unpaid work, rehabilitation requirements, £1,000 in costs and a two-month driving ban. The judge described Molloy’s conduct and aggressive driving as unacceptable but avoided a prison sentence because of his remorse, rehabilitation and positive record over the previous two decades.

The UK Government has announced updated student-loan interest rates and repayment thresholds, with the RPI-linked rate reaching 4.1% from September 1 and some plans charging RPI plus up to 3%. Manchester Evening News readers strongly criticized the system, calling for interest-free loans, lower fixed rates or the abolition of student debt. Commenters highlighted rising balances, the financial burden on low earners and the risk of discouraging people from entering higher education and essential professions. The article also contrasts England’s tuition-fee system with free tuition for eligible domestic students in Scotland.

A 30-image gallery revisits Oasis's two legendary Knebworth concerts in Hertfordshire on August 10 and 11, 1996, when the band performed to approximately 250,000 fans at the height of its success following the release of (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. The photos show Liam and Noel Gallagher performing alongside the huge crowds, support act Keith Flint of The Prodigy, celebrity attendees and the aftermath of the event. Unconfirmed rumours suggest Oasis could return to Knebworth in 2027 following its Oasis Live '25 comeback tour.

The Met Office is considering rare amber or red extreme-heat warnings as temperatures could reach 36C or higher across parts of England and Wales, with possible disruption to railways and power networks. The UK is facing a fifth summer heatwave, widespread drought, water-use restrictions and elevated risks to vulnerable people, while health alerts are active across much of England. The exceptional summer has already produced record heatwaves, more than 2,800 excess deaths, wildfires and the driest July in England and Wales since records began.

Clare Dowell lost 17 stone after undergoing NHS gastric bypass surgery in 2019, reducing her weight from 30 stone and a size 32 to 13st 2lbs and a size 14. She attributes her former comfort eating to childhood trauma and describes the physical, emotional and social difficulties caused by her obesity, including breathing problems, restricted clothing choices and difficulty using public transport and theme-park rides. Following surgery, dietary changes and an adjustment period supported by mental-health services, she says she can now participate in activities such as theme-park rides and feels liberated. Dowell hopes her experience will discourage people from judging those struggling with overeating and encourage greater understanding of its psychological causes.

A Manchester Evening News gallery reproduces 21 death notices, funeral announcements and memorial tributes from Greater Manchester and surrounding areas. The notices commemorate people who recently died, provide family details and funeral arrangements, and identify charities receiving donations in their memory.

The Manchester Evening News presents a 10-question Sunday general-knowledge quiz covering science, literature, films, history, celebrities and local Manchester knowledge. Readers are encouraged to relax with a drink, complete the quiz and share their results.

The Manchester Evening News presents its weekly Friday night pub quiz, featuring 20 general-knowledge questions covering subjects including geography, music, and food and drink. Readers are encouraged to play with friends and family, compare scores, and return the following week for another quiz.

Hermione Taylor of Darwen, Lancashire, died after developing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, rare and potentially life-threatening conditions that can cause extensive blistering and peeling of the skin. Her family described her as kind, courageous and full of humor. A fundraising and awareness campaign has been launched for SJS Awareness UK, with donations requested in lieu of funeral flowers. Her funeral will take place at St Peter’s Church, followed by a celebration of her life at Darwen Cricket Club.

Andreina De Sousa Abreu says she once ate around 50 Krispy Kreme doughnuts every morning, alongside other highly processed foods, reached a size 28 and spent about £1,260 a month on doughnuts. After doctors warned that her weight threatened her life, she began home workouts during lockdown, sought therapy and gradually changed her diet and habits. She lost more than 20 stone in just over a year without surgery or weight-loss injections, now weighs 9 stone, manages her PCOS through planned nutrition and training, and has won eight bodybuilding titles. She is preparing for another competition and hopes to earn an IFBB Pro Card and compete at the Arnold Sports Festival in Birmingham in 2028.

Coby Keogh, 13, and Joey Gregory, 19, died from hypoxic brain injuries after smoke inhalation in a June 30 house fire on Redcar Road, Blackpool. An e-bike brought into the property shortly before the fire is believed to have suffered an explosion, though police and fire-service investigations are incomplete. Blackpool Senior Coroner Alan Wilson raised serious concerns about modified e-bikes and tampered batteries, noting similarities with a fatal 2024 fire in which Josh Pearson and Danielle Bamber died. A joint final inquest may be held in November or December, while Joey’s donated organs are expected to help several recipients.

A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 flying from Liverpool to Palma de Mallorca reportedly issued a 7700 general emergency alert near Manchester at an altitude of 12,875 feet. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft turning near Shrewsbury and heading back toward the Manchester area, with Manchester Airport appearing to be its likely destination. The cause of the emergency was not yet known, and the situation remained under development.

Lee Mercer, 45, from Skelmersdale, died at HMP Wymott on 14 July 2026 while serving a four-year-and-seven-month sentence imposed in December 2024. He had admitted intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, making threats to kill and criminal damage after two attacks on his former partner, during which he assaulted her with weapons, threatened to kill her and her children, and demanded that she buy cocaine. The victim described enduring severe psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has opened an independent investigation, with its final report to be published after the inquest.

Solicitor Conor Johnstone impersonated a Cheshire Police officer and used a temporary, unofficial police-style email address to request CCTV footage of his ex-girlfriend from a Nando's restaurant in Warrington. Staff contacted Cheshire Police after the email failed, leading detectives to identify Johnstone through the domain-registration information. He was sentenced at Leeds Magistrates' Court to a 12-month community order, 260 hours of supervised unpaid work, £650 in costs and a £114 surcharge. Police criticised his conduct and urged people to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be an officer. Johnstone said he was disappointed with the verdict and intended to appeal.

Kathryn White was sentenced to three years and six months in prison after being convicted of controlling and coercive behaviour toward her girlfriend, Claire Alex. The court heard that White subjected Alex to prolonged physical and psychological abuse, isolated her from family and friends, monitored her communications, and threatened or assaulted her. Alex took her own life four days after reporting the abuse, and the judge said White’s conduct significantly contributed to her death. White’s defence cited depression, anxiety, ADHD and past sexual trauma, but the judge found that she showed no remorse, shame or empathy.

Aaron Pearce turned his childhood interest in football cards into a livestream case-breaking business called Baller Breaks UK. After starting in his spare room during the Covid-19 pandemic and investing £4,800 in his first case, he generated £6,324 from his first livestream and grew annual revenue from nearly £700,000 to £1.2 million and then £2.4 million. He left his personal-training job in March 2025, now employs seven people, and hopes to expand to round-the-clock global livestreaming.

Police officer PC Benjamin Morris and police community support officer Amanda Bardsley saved a cyclist who suffered a heart attack near the Peak Forest Canal in Derbyshire. After paramedics could not locate him, the officers followed his likely route, found him without a pulse and performed CPR for around 10 minutes until an ambulance arrived. They later received Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Certificates, with the society emphasizing that CPR training can make the difference between life and death.

Visitors to the Lake District are increasingly accused of ignoring the Countryside Code through wild camping, littering, careless parking, fires and anti-social behaviour. Councillor Judith Derbyshire says limited enforcement resources and funding cuts are making it harder to respond, while new local laws allow fines of up to £100 for environmental damage. Residents and Friends of the Lake District report that overcrowded tourism is harming the landscape, wildlife and quality of life, although officials stress that visitors remain welcome if they are better educated about responsible behaviour.

More than 200 figures from music, culture and science have signed an open letter urging the UK government to restore funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory after announcing that support will end in March 2028. The campaign argues that the £2.8 million annual saving is short-sighted because Jodrell Bank operates the e-MERLIN radio telescope array, supports international research, contributes to monitoring space debris and other hazards, hosts the Square Kilometre Array Observatory headquarters, and inspires more than 25,000 schoolchildren annually. The University of Manchester-operated site and its Lovell Telescope could lose their deep-space research role unless alternative funding is found, prompting public petitions and calls for Andy Burnham and government ministers to intervene.

A Hyndburn Borough Council standards committee found Conservative councillor David Heap breached the code of conduct in three matters involving Facebook posts and other public comments. The committee said he repeated misleading or false claims about Deputy Leader Melissa Fisher's husband's property interests, made inaccurate claims about public questions at council meetings, and breached the code by commenting publicly on the investigation. It did not find that a cartoon he shared violated the rules, though it considered the image disrespectful. The committee recommended a public apology, further social-media and conduct training, and that the Conservative group leader consider additional action. Fisher said the outcome brought relief after months of stress, while Heap rejected the findings and sanctions, arguing that the Labour-controlled council was attempting to suppress his scrutiny of its decisions.

Joe Wilson, a 28-year-old removals and deliveries worker from Skipton, pressure-washes elderly residents’ patios for free after noticing that many were poorly maintained and potentially unsafe. He shares the work on TikTok, where his videos have attracted nearly 20,000 followers and strong community support. Wilson hopes views and engagement will help him buy better equipment and eventually expand the service to more people in need.

Donna Pope, 47, was sentenced to 38 months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud by abuse of position. She used her Ormskirk employer’s company credit card to spend about £50,000 on holidays, personal bills, shopping, car insurance and a personal trainer, including trips to Amsterdam and Malaga and purchases from Shein and Zara. Her employer said her denials and actions caused continuing financial and emotional damage to the business and family.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham argues that the UK may need a written constitution as expanded devolution changes how the country is governed. He says a formal settlement should guarantee comparable living standards, essential services and connectivity across regions, while giving areas greater rights over strategic authority, income tax and business rates. Burnham previously advanced similar ideas with Steve Rotheram in their 2024 book, Head North. The UK currently has no single formal constitutional document, relying instead on common law, statutes and conventions.

A 17-year-old girl died after experiencing a medical episode at the Kendal Calling festival in Cumbria during the early hours of Sunday. Emergency responders performed CPR, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses, particularly women who alerted first responders near the Calling Out tent and Big Wheel. The festival said it was deeply saddened and is assisting authorities.

A weekly Sunday quiz from the Manchester Evening News challenges readers with 10 general-knowledge questions covering subjects including science, literature, movies, history, celebrities and local knowledge.

Chunky Muffins, a three-bedroom swingers club and entertainment venue in Frampton, Lincolnshire, is being marketed for £1.1 million. The property includes bars, games rooms, dungeons, play areas, a sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool and extensive commercial outbuildings. Owners Neil and Michelle Wright are selling after Neil was diagnosed with cancer, while saying the venue could remain a swingers club or be converted into an Airbnb or spa. The club has divided local opinion, with some residents objecting to noise and sexual entertainment activities while others describe the owners as good neighbours. Its licence for pole dancing, lap dancing, striptease and live sex shows was recently approved.

Eight motorcyclists from Devon face two £60 parking penalties each after stopping twice for ice creams at Llyn Tegid in Bala, where ANPR cameras and new charges were introduced on July 13. The incident has intensified local opposition to an Eryri National Park Authority pilot intended to curb overnight camping, litter, noise and non-payment. Residents argue that higher charges, private enforcement by Initial Parking and free off-peak access limited to inconvenient hours exclude the local community from a lake they consider communal. The authority says the pilot will run until the October half-term, after which data and resident feedback will inform possible changes; the car parks are also closed between midnight and 2am.

Greater Manchester is expected to see a cloudy and showery start to the weekend before warmer conditions return. Temperatures could reach 22–24C on Sunday and around 27C on Monday, although increasingly humid conditions may bring showers and a small risk of thunderstorms. The Met Office expects a changeable period from August 5 to 14, with rain or showers, brighter spells and temperatures generally slightly above average.

Analysis of England and Wales birth data from 1996–2025 identifies the fastest-growing baby names and projects which could be popular by 2030. Maeva, Maeve and Raya lead the girls’ list, while Oakley, Remy and Otis are the fastest-rising boys’ names. The trends reflect changing tastes, with celebrity and television influences, French and Italian names, traditional choices such as Mabel and Winnie, and nature- and astronomy-related names including Nova, Oakley and River all gaining popularity.

The Food Standards Agency has issued recalls affecting Bon Bons Wholesale chocolate products and PepsiCo’s Doritos Chilli Heatwave crisps because of undeclared allergens. The Bon Bons products may contain milk and soya, while the affected Doritos packs may contain milk due to possible incorrect packing. Consumers with relevant allergies or intolerances are advised not to eat the products, return them to the retailer for a full refund, and contact the companies for further information.

Whitbread will close its remaining 106 Beefeater restaurants in September, including the last three in Greater Manchester, as part of a strategy involving about 3,800 UK and Ireland job cuts and £250 million in cost savings. The feature looks back at Beefeater's launch in 1974, its expansion alongside Premier Inn, its peak of roughly 270 restaurants in the 1990s, and its familiar 1970s and 1990s dishes such as steak Diane, prawn cocktail, Black Forest gateau and Mr Men Meals. Former Manchester Evening News reviews and readers' memories portray the chain as a dependable, family-oriented part of British dining culture.

Accessibility upgrades at Todmorden Rail Station are expected to begin in November 2026 and be completed by autumn 2027 after years of delays. Network Rail has taken direct control of the project, which is funded through the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme and is being delivered with Story Contracting. The station’s Bradford and Leeds platform is accessible only by steps, while the Manchester platform requires passengers to use a steep incline. Disabled residents Paul Thompson and Meg Kennedy said they sometimes remain on trains to Hebden Bridge and take taxis back to Todmorden, while Thompson recalled having to descend station steps on his backside after returning from Manchester. Calder Valley MP Josh Fenton-Glynn and local campaigners continue to press for the improvements.

Annika Sands admitted two counts of stalking causing serious alarm and distress after repeatedly pursuing former partner Bradley McCreath and his new girlfriend, Corinne Roberts, between 2022 and 2023. Incidents included following McCreath in her BMW, appearing at his home and workplace, contacting Roberts and researching the couple’s personal information. Both victims felt unsafe and moved home. Liverpool Crown Court sentenced Sands to 18 months’ imprisonment suspended for two years, with six-year restraining orders banning contact with both victims, and ordered her to pay £700 in costs.

Madi Donohoe left a £9-an-hour care job after six months because chronic pain, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue made regular hours difficult. After doubling her money on a pair of Nike outlet trainers sold through Vinted, she began reselling clothing and accessories, later moving to Tilt's live-auction platform. Her profits grew from £800 in the first month to £5,400 in the second; she says she made £356,000 in her first year and £513,000 between November 2025 and June 2026, averaging about £55,000 a month. Her business now focuses heavily on Stone Island clothing, attracts up to 1,000 livestream viewers, sends roughly 200 parcels weekly and employs help with packaging.

Neil Jones was jailed for 51 months after admitting causing the death of 72-year-old Linda Donnelly by careless driving and committing further offences at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet a year later. Jones had been travelling at about 45 mph in a 30 mph area when he struck Donnelly in Bootle in December 2024. In December 2025, he drove rapidly towards a family, assaulted two men, threatened another with a claw hammer and twice pinned a bystander between vehicles while fleeing. The court heard of his extensive previous convictions and speeding history. He was also banned from driving for 51 months, ordered to take an extended retest and made subject to seven-year restraining orders.

Manchester student Deacon Galloway says he was unable to find an NHS dentist accepting new patients nearby, with the nearest available option allegedly in Leeds. After developing tooth pain and decay, he paid more than £800 for private treatment involving fillings and cleaning, using money his grandparents had saved for his education. Because he was under 19 and in full-time education at the time, the treatment would have been free through the NHS. Galloway says the experience highlights the lack of access to NHS dentistry and calls for greater investment in publicly available dental services.

Ella Jones and Kevin Fields were sentenced at Chester Crown Court after their 12-week-old baby became critically ill when cocaine was found in the infant’s system. The couple admitted taking cocaine in the baby’s presence and failing to seek medical help after an earlier collapse. Fields received two years in prison, while Jones received a two-year suspended sentence along with rehabilitation, mental-health treatment and unpaid-work requirements. Cheshire Police described their conduct as reckless and said it was a miracle the child survived.

A man and a woman died after being pulled from the water at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, on the evening of 26 July 2026. Emergency services attended, a cordon was established and later removed, and the victims’ families were informed. Devon and Cornwall Police will prepare a file for HM Coroner.

Dean Romain, 39, of Manchester, was jailed after performing a U-turn on the southbound M6 near Stafford during rush hour. He admitted dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance at North Staffordshire Justice Centre. He received an 11-month prison sentence, a three-year-and-four-month driving disqualification after release, and a £187 surcharge. Staffordshire Police said the manoeuvre put other motorists at serious risk.

A 13-entry gallery reproduces recent death and funeral notices published in the Manchester Evening News for people connected with Greater Manchester and nearby areas. The notices remember Patricia Collins, Brenda Ellidge, Keith Forge, Teresa Gettings, Irene Handley, Jeffrey Higham, Grant Kempson, Donald Malloch, June Moriarty, Karen Smith, Kathleen Smith, Mary Tierney and Terence Woolfenden, while providing funeral arrangements and, in several cases, details of charitable donations.

Manchester Evening News presents a weekly 20-question pub quiz covering general knowledge, geography, music, and food and drink. Readers are encouraged to play with friends and family, compare scores, and return the following week for another quiz.

Greater Manchester Police dismissed 21 officers in 2025/26, while 461 officers across England and Wales were sacked or had their contracts terminated—the third consecutive annual record. Voluntary departures also remained near a record high, and total full-time equivalent officer numbers fell slightly to 145,886, with the Metropolitan Police recording the largest decline. Neighbourhood policing numbers increased by 3,814 officers to 20,989, exceeding the first-year recruitment target. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp blamed the Labour government for falling officer numbers, while the Home Office said investment and neighbourhood recruitment were strengthening frontline policing.

The GMB union’s coastguard members have submitted a formal vote of no confidence in Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief executive Virginia McVea and called for an independent review of leadership and management concerns. The dispute follows the agency’s abandoned plan to replace hourly callout and training payments with an expenses-only volunteer model. Transport minister Keir Mather confirmed that current arrangements will remain after coastguard officers raised concerns about the impact on morale, recruitment and retention.

A former Greater Manchester Police sergeant, Kalhed Miah, pleaded guilty to impersonating a police officer and unlawfully possessing police uniform after attempting to arrange a date on a swingers’ website using an old warrant card. A search of his home uncovered police items he failed to return after leaving the force following a previous misconduct case involving uninsured driving and dishonest statements. The court imposed a fine, costs and a deprivation order on the uniform items. Defence mitigation cited personal difficulties and mental health issues, while earlier disciplinary findings from the chief constable highlighted deliberate dishonesty and behaviour that would have led to dismissal had he not resigned.

A 23‑year‑old nurse and bodybuilder from Leeds experienced worsening leg and back pain that was eventually diagnosed as spondylolisthesis, a spinal condition likely present since birth. After escalating symptoms and limited relief from steroid injections, she opted for major private spinal surgery at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital in 2025. Surgeons stabilised her spine using screws, rods and spacers, followed by months of physiotherapy. She has since returned to nursing, resumed gym training and plans to compete in bodybuilding again in 2028.

A family renting a house via Booking.com fled after discovering a man hiding behind a thin partition wall in the living room. The tenant, Therese, described several suspicious signs upon arrival, including the landlord’s presence and running appliances. After returning later that night and noticing further signs of entry, the family discovered the concealed man and left immediately. Therese confronted the landlord, who denied meeting her earlier. The incident left the family shaken and unwilling to use non‑hotel rentals in the future. Booking.com suspended the listing and launched an investigation.

A woman died after being struck by a lorry on the A20 in Dover, prompting police to appeal for a man seen with her earlier to come forward. Her sister launched a fundraising campaign for a funeral and highlighted her organ donation, which saved four people. Police continue to investigate the early‑morning collision.

A major partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on August 12, offering the greatest sun coverage since 1999, with up to 96 percent obscuration depending on location. Timings vary by region, with first contact occurring between 6:08pm and 6:18pm and maximum coverage between 7:05pm and 7:16pm. Royal Museums Greenwich advises viewing from clear western horizons and using certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses, as the sun will not be fully covered anywhere in the UK. Parts of Iceland and northern Spain will experience a total eclipse.

A Derbyshire couple who sold their house to live on a custom-built narrowboat will appear on Channel 4’s My Floating Home, sharing how their new lifestyle offers comfort, space and a strong community at Mercia Marina. Their boat, Amber Dreams, includes modern amenities, and they hope the show will challenge misconceptions about narrowboat living while highlighting the freedom and relaxation it provides.

Three people in Hull received suspended sentences and unpaid work after importing and distributing Pregabalin from India. The court found that Christopher Gamble handled the imports, Stacey Hilton supplied users, and Jade Gnocchi stored drugs and cash. Searches uncovered significant quantities of Class C drugs and criminal proceeds. The judge noted the scale of the operation and warned all three that future offences would lead to immediate custody.