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'It's about harm reduction': Newcastle universities explain how drugs policies have changed since Jeni Larmour's death

Newcastle's universities have expanded and revamped drug and alcohol policies in response to Jeni Larmour's death in 2020.

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Nestlé worker sustained serious injury after getting arm caught in Rolo machine at Fawdon factory

The 25-year-old worker sustained serious injury after getting his arm caught in the machine at the Fawdon factory in 2020

Chronicle Live

Student died in ketamine and alcohol ‘misadventure’ on first night at university

Combination of powdered anaesthetic taken with alcohol was fatal, a coroner said

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Mum of Jeni Larmour says inquest 'vindicated our daughter' - after coroner rules student's drugs death was by 'misadventure'

Sandra Larmour, whose daughter Jeni died with alcohol and ketamine in her system on her first night at Newcastle University in October 2020, said an inquest was a "vindication".

Chronicle Live

Jeni Larmour mum feels “vindicated” after inquest into talented teen's death

“I will leave no stone unturned for my daughter”

Belfast Live

Gifted student died on first night at university after mixing alcohol and ketamine

Jeni Larmour, 18, sniffed the tranquiliser drug ketamine while her judgement was 'impaired', a coroner ruled

Wales Online

Woman who took ketamine on first night at university died due to ‘misadventure’

Jeni Larmour, 18, from Newtonhamilton, Northern Ireland, died hours after arriving at Newcastle University in October 2020.

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Snapchat video taken moments before a high-achieving student took a fatal dose of ketamine

Jeni Larmour took a lethal combination of alcohol and ketamine, a tranquilliser she sniffed with new flatmate Kavir Kalliecharan, Newcastle Coroner's Court heard, but was not coerced into it

Daily Mirror

Student wracked with 'guilt' after taking ketamine with girl who died

Kavir Kalliehcaran was filmed taking drugs with Jani Larmour but after she took drugs the 18-year-old was later found dead on the floor of his room

Daily Mirror

Flatmates give evidence at the inquest of Newcastle University student Jeni Larmour

Home office pathologist Dr Nigel Cooper ruled that Ms Larmour died from "the effects of a combination of alcohol and ketamine" at an inquest today

Chronicle Live

Student, 18, died after drinking alcohol and taking ketamine on first uni night out

Daily Mirror

Newcastle student died from 'effects of alcohol and ketamine' on first night at university, inquest told

Jeni Larmour died aged just 18 after arriving in the city where she was due to study urban planning and architecture at Newcastle University

Chronicle Live

North East business life: charity, community and award events in the region

This week's round-up includes Newcastle Building Society, the Entrepreneurs’ Forum Awards and Atomhawk

Birmingham Post

Irish student who collapsed on first night of university died from effects of alcohol and ketamine, inquest hears

Jeni Larmour's mother Sandra paid tribute to her daughter, saying she flourished at school 'with her huge personality, confidence and humour'

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Top consultant says North East has 'double the rate' of epilepsy compared to 'posh areas of London'

Dr Rhys Thomas is keen to highlight how the North East has the highest rate of epilepsy in the UK

Newcastle Herald

Knights NRLW premiership-winner returns to lead Uni's 7s series charge

"Jess is pretty pumped coming back from the win with the Knights."

Chronicle Live

Blood scandal victim slams NHS for not 'learning from its mistakes'

Andrew Bragg, a Newcastle University graduate and patient at the city's hospitals, has told the Infected Blood Inquiry how his experience with the NHS makes him doubt its commitment to learn from mistakes.

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Health: Protein supplement helps control Type 2 diabetes, says Study

Washington A study which holds potential for the dietary management of the condition, has shown that drinking a small amount of why protein before meals helps people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Chronicle Live

Newcastle nursery celebrates 40 year landmark anniversary in style

A whole host of activities and entertainment for the children was arranged including a big top circus complete with performers, an animal petting zoo, Ferris wheel and face painters

Daily Mirror

'I have just two weeks to raise £60,000 for urgent life-saving surgery or I will die'

Melanie Hartshorn has condition that causes her skull to dislocate from her neck and spine and now she needs a major op to fuse her neck to her spine

Chronicle Live

North East universities pledge to keep fresher students safe against drug use as new academic year begins

North East universities have told of the measures put in place to keep freshers safe while studying in the region

The Independent UK

‘Wrong kind of shale’ and 280m years too late: Geologists react to fracking move

The controversial go-ahead was met with concerns over earthquakes and an increase in greenhouse gas production.

Chronicle Live

Durham University study reveals babies in the womb 'smile' for carrots and grimace for greens

The ground-breaking study was done by the University's Fetal and Neonatal Research Lab

Birmingham Post

Countdown to North East Business Awards final as companies go head-to-head for top prizes

Winners at heats in three parts of the North East will compete for the overall regional prize

Chronicle Live

Newcastle University gets £720,000 funding towards hunt for drug to treat rare dementia

Work continues in Newcastle to understand dementia with Lewy Bodies - the disease which actor Robin Williams suffered from.

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