The human cost of britain’s drug problem

Kenneth Law was a seemingly ordinary man, living in Canada and working as a chef. He was a university graduate and, according to his CV, he’d previously worked in aerospace. But Law is accused of harb

With young people using apps to order their next hit, how worried should we be about the rise of ketamine?

This year around 250,000 young adults will depart for far-flung shores. But while it can be an incredibly enriching experience, it can end in tragedy, with a rise in reported deaths from spiked drinks and recent reports of women being imprisoned for drug smuggling. Closer investigates how to keep safe…

Youngsters are vulnerable to being tricked online – so make sure they’re educated and informed

With a rise in teachers being banned from the profession for sexual misconduct with students, Closer speaks to one mum whose son was taken advantage of and looks at how we can reduce the stigma for male victims…

THIS YEAR MARKS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEADLIEST TERRORIST ATROCITY IN THE UK SINCE LOCKERBIE – THE BLOODY 7 JULY BOMBINGS