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Mum of boy who saved friends says he's a hero

Two teenagers are still in intensive care and four others in hospital after becoming seriously ill from taking drugs.

They started fitting and hallucinating at a house in Glastonbury after taking 2CB, a drug similar to ecstasy.

The teenagers were helped by their friend Jai Woods who hadn't taken the drug. Jai's mother, Kate, says her son is a hero:

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Extended interview with boy who saved his friends

Two teenagers are still in intensive care and four others in hospital after becoming seriously ill from taking drugs. They started hallucinating at a house in Glastonbury after taking 2CB, a drug similar to ecstasy.

Luckily one of their friends hadn't taken the drug and was able to call the emergency services. Watch our interview with Jai Woods below.

Teenagers remain in hospital after taking drugs

Two teenagers are still in intensive care and four others in hospital after becoming seriously ill from taking drugs.

They started fitting and hallucinating at a house in Glastonbury after taking 2CB, a drug similar to ecstasy. One man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs.

You can watch Wesley Smith's report below.

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Six teenagers in hospital after taking drugs

Six teenagers from Glastonbury have been taken to hospital after becoming ill from taking drugs. Two are in a serious condition.

Police were called to an address in Northload Street in the early hours of Saturday morning. The six young people were given medical attention at the scene. Three were taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and the other three to Yeovil hospital.

One man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs and has been released on police bail. A Police investigation is underway.

Cutting of Holy Thorn for the Queen

The oldest child at St Johns School will cut the sprig. Credit: ITV West

A tradition that dates back hundreds of years to the reign of James the First is taking place in Glastonbury today.

A sprig from the town's Holy Thorn is to be cut for the Queen. It only flowers twice a year and the cutting will grace the Royal dining table this Christmas.

It's believed the original thorn grew when Joseph of Arimathea, a friend of Jesus, stuck his staff into the ground.

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