Misuse of nitrous oxide ‘laughing gas’ soars by 175% in a year

[ Medical episodes involving the misuse of nitrous oxide have soared by 175 per cent in just a year, official figures have revealed. Referrals from doctors to the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS), which offers clinicians expert advice on toxicology, about patients needing medical assistance from laughing gas increased the most out of all drugs … Read more

Fears authorities not ready for XL Bully ban as thousands ask for exemption

[ Police forces, vets and local authorities may not be ready for the ban on XL Bully dogs which comes into effect within days, new evidence has revealed. Official figures released by the Government under a Freedom of Information request shows that there were nearly 2,000 applications from XL Bully owners for special certificates allowing … Read more