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

A high-flying student died on her first night at university after taking ketamine given to her “by another”, a coroner has ruled. Jeni Larmour, 18, from Newtonhamilton, Northern Ireland, died hours after arriving at Newcastle University in October ...

12 Oct 2022 at 17:00

Ireland

Ketamine worth 250,000 euro found hidden in barbecue set in Dublin

A man in his late 20s has been arrested after drugs worth 250,000 euro were found hidden in a barbeque set in Dublin city. As part of An Garda Siochana’s efforts to target people suspected to be involved in organised crime, a residential premises ...

02 Nov 2022 at 18:02

Record amount of cocaine seized by police and Border Force, figures show

More than 18,000kg (nearly 40,000lb) of cocaine was seized by police and border officials in England and Wales in the year to March 2022 – the highest annual total on record. The amount of herbal cannabis seized hit a near 30-year high, while ...

20 Apr 2023 at 15:04

Almost 5,000 needle and drink spiking incidents reported to police in one year

Almost 5,000 cases of needle and drink spiking incidents were reported to police over the course of a year, the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) has said. Some 4,924 reports were made to UK police forces in the 12 months to September, ...

29 Dec 2022 at 18:33

World

‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry to plead guilty

A woman known as the Ketamine Queen, charged with selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, has agreed to plead guilty. Jasveen Sangha becomes the fifth and final defendant charged over the overdose death of the Friends star to ...

18 Aug 2025 at 22:26

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Derry Court: 25-year-old returned for trial on series of drug charges

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a series of drug charges. Emmet Doherty (25) of Cashelmore Park in Derry appeared at a preliminary enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today. He is charged with ...

27 Jul 2023 at 13:33

World

Doctor charged over death of Friends star Matthew Perry appears in court

One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death made his first appearance in a federal court in Los Angeles on Friday after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. Dr Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, ...

30 Aug 2024 at 22:20

Drag queen The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says

Drag queen The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, their family has said. James Lee Williams, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK under their drag name, was found dead at the age of 32 at their home ...

17 Mar 2025 at 19:09

The Vivienne death: What is ketamine and how popular is it in the UK?

The family of The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, have said the drag artist died after taking ketamine. Williams, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK under their drag name, was found dead at ...

17 Mar 2025 at 18:42

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces depression and suicidal thoughts

The rave drug ketamine can quickly ease depression and soothe suicidal thoughts in the short term, research has revealed. Analysis of 83 research papers showed that patients’ symptoms were reduced in just one to ...

30 Dec 2021 at 13:25

The Vivienne’s sister questions if drug use ‘stigma’ stopped them seeking help

The sister of The Vivienne has questioned whether the “stigma” around drug use stopped the drag queen from seeking help. James Lee Williams, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, died at home in ...

22 Apr 2025 at 08:58

Government will do ‘whatever it takes’ to clamp down on ketamine use

The Government will do “whatever it takes” to clamp down on the use of ketamine, a Cabinet minister has told MPs. Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell said many members see the “real, dangerous ...

09 Jan 2025 at 13:35

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