Young and addicted: Generation Ketamine
Latest figures estimate ketamine use in England and Wales has doubled since 2016.
- 5 mins
- 19 Apr 2024
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Real-life stories behind the headlines from BBC News. A topical news podcast that brings you compelling human interest stories that will inspire, amuse or give you perspective.
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Blood Money: The doctor who gave me contaminated bloodHow one of the NHS's most senior haemophilia experts gave infected blood to children.
- 5 mins
- 14 Apr 2024
A big night for British gamesThe highlights from the 20th edition of the Bafta Games Awards in central London.
- 5 mins
- 12 Apr 2024
Free dental bus breaking a lifetime of decayThe charity Dentaid are offering free healthcare to those in need.
- 5 mins
- 11 Apr 2024
The Israeli students fighting in GazaJeremy Bowen speaks to three reservists back at university after months in combat units.
- 7 mins
- 10 Apr 2024
Accused by the Post Office: It's time to tell my storyAs the inquiry into the Post Office scandal resumes, one postmistress tells her story.
- 5 mins
- 08 Apr 2024
Zinchenko: 'I'd leave Arsenal to fight for Ukraine'Ukrainian footballer says he would sign up to fight after the mobilisation rules changed.
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- 06 Apr 2024
Policing Stalking - A 'postcode lottery'How some forces are failing potential victims of stalking.
- 5 mins
- 04 Apr 2024
"Life changing" - the artificial pancreas for diabetesHow new technology is revolutionising the way people with diabetes manage their condition.
- 5 mins
- 02 Apr 2024
The headteacher tackling ‘extreme’ pupil behaviour"A never-ending battle" for many schools. But one head teacher thinks she's cracked it.
- 6 mins
- 28 Mar 2024
Sheridan Smith: 'The public always stood by me'The Olivier Award-winning actress on her new play and past struggles with mental health.
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- 25 Mar 2024
Pontins: 'Run Down and Ruined'Wendy Jones was crushed by a collapsed ceiling in 2019. Her family still want answers.
- 5 mins
- 20 Mar 2024
Olympic champion - 'it's time to hang up that bike'Dame Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female Olympian, announces her retirement.
- 6 mins
- 18 Mar 2024
Can you really personalise your diet?Doctors raise concerns about the growing use of blood sugar-monitors.
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- 16 Mar 2024
The young men driving themselves to deathThe brother of a teenager who was killed in a drink-driving crash tells his story.
- 6 mins
- 15 Mar 2024
Russia's election: The picture on the streetMillions of Russian are heading to the polls this weekend in an election.
- 7 mins
- 14 Mar 2024
The Egg Freezing BoomA BBC investigation has been looking into success rates of private UK fertility clinics.
- 5 mins
- 13 Mar 2024
Zone of Interest: Creating an Oscar-winning soundscapeA sound designer explains how he used audio to re-create the horrors of the Holocaust.
- 5 mins
- 11 Mar 2024
AI's Next Top ModelHow artificial intelligence is changing the fashion industry.
- 5 mins
- 07 Mar 2024
The Robot Ships Roaming our SeasIt sounds futuristic, but ships are already sailing with little or no crew on board.
- 5 mins
- 07 Mar 2024
