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 · Oct 12, 2022
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. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
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 · Oct 12, 2022
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 · Oct 12, 2022
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 · Oct 11, 2022
Student, 18, died after drinking alcohol and taking ketamine on first uni night out A 'popular' 18-year-old student died just one day after arriving at university after she mixed ketamine and alcohol on her very first night out, an inquest has heard Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022
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 · Oct 11, 2022
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 · Oct 11, 2022
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' Irish Mirror · Oct 11, 2022
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 Chronicle Live · Oct 10, 2022
Knights NRLW premiership-winner returns to lead Uni's 7s series charge "Jess is pretty pumped coming back from the win with the Knights." Newcastle Herald · Oct 7, 2022
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. Chronicle Live · Oct 3, 2022
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: Dynamite News · Sep 27, 2022
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 Chronicle Live · Sep 25, 2022
Daily Mirror · Sep 24, 2022 '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 · Sep 24, 2022 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 · Sep 22, 2022 ‘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 · Sep 22, 2022 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 · Sep 22, 2022 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 · Sep 21, 2022 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.
Chronicle Live · Sep 8, 2022 'Third party damage' causes gas leak near Royal Victoria Infirmary with emergency services on hand Damage to a gas main in Newcastle city centre has seen the Newcastle University campus evacuated as a precaution.
Chronicle Live · Sep 1, 2022 Newcastle and Northumbria Universities nominated for Times Higher Education University of the Year Award It is the first time, outside of London, that two institutions from the same city have appeared on the same Times Higher Education University of the Year shortlist
Daily Mirror · Aug 28, 2022 Protein drink before meals can help control rising cases of type 2 diabetes, study finds Drinking protein shakes before meals can help control rapidly rising cases of type 2 diabetes and give sufferers an extra two hours a day of normal blood sugar levels, a study has found.
Zenger · Aug 23, 2022 Women Out-Perform Men Driving Semi-Auto Cars Researchers at Newcastle University in northeast England put men and women in a level 3 automated vehicle simulator.
Chronicle Live · Aug 18, 2022 North East universities issue advice on clearing as students pick up A-level exam results Scores of youngsters across the North East are receiving their A-level results and are hoping to go to university - but what happens if you don't get the grades you need?