Tribute to Tony Reid the toker, grower, activist and friend who passed away on the 20th August 2011. 

Drug use in Northern Ireland's prisons could go undetected if a controversial new test is introduced, a senior officer - who helps run the drug testing unit at Maghaberry - has warned.

Figures just published show a continuing rise in alcohol and drugs-related deaths in Northern Ireland.

A FOREIGN national remand prisoner took his own life after becoming depressed at the thought of spending years away from his family, according to the prisons watchdog.

The gunslingers of RAAD were in action again at the weekend, opening fire on residents of the Creggan estate in Derry.