Rebecca Spencer

Nov 13, 2024 | manxradio.com | Rachael Venables |Rebecca Spencer

As a single mum, Lucy* looked forward to her rare nights out. A few years ago, during after-work drinks at a local pub, she started feeling unwell. When she collapsed and passed out, a bouncer called an ambulance. Lucy's drink had been spiked. The ambulance was crewed by two paramedics, a man and a woman. Still unconscious, Lucy was placed on a stretcher, strapped on to the bed, and driven towards the hospital. After a scary episode, Lucy's friends must have breathed a sigh of relief.

Nov 13, 2024 | news.sky.com | Rachael Venables |Rebecca Spencer

WARNING: This article contains language and content some readers may find distressingAs a single mum, Lucy* looked forward to her rare nights out. A few years ago, during after-work drinks at a local pub, she started feeling unwell. When she collapsed and passed out, a bouncer called an ambulance. Lucy's drink had been spiked. The ambulance was crewed by two paramedics, a man and a woman. Still unconscious, Lucy was placed on a stretcher, strapped on to the bed, and driven towards the hospital.

Aug 29, 2024 | mkfm.com | Sadiya Chowdhury |Rebecca Spencer

Both women are visibly high and still giggling as two officers jump out of their car. Their mission: a targeted operation to catch people suspected of inhaling banned laughing gas. "I've just seen a couple of balloons, so we believe you've been using nos," one of the officers, Spelthorne Borough Commander Matthew Walton, tells the women. Since November, nos - nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas - has been categorised as a Class C substance and banned for recreational use.

Aug 28, 2024 | manxradio.com | Sadiya Chowdhury |Rebecca Spencer

Both women are visibly high and still giggling as two officers jump out of their car. Their mission: a targeted operation to catch people suspected of inhaling banned laughing gas. "I've just seen a couple of balloons, so we believe you've been using nos," one of the officers, Spelthorne Borough Commander Matthew Walton, tells the women. Since November, nos - nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas - has been categorised as a Class C substance and banned for recreational use.

Aug 28, 2024 | mkfm.com | Sadiya Chowdhury |Rebecca Spencer

Both women are visibly high and still giggling as two officers jump out of their car. Their mission: a targeted operation to catch people suspected of inhaling banned laughing gas. "I've just seen a couple of balloons, so we believe you've been using nos," one of the officers, Spelthorne Borough Commander Matthew Walton, tells the women. Since November, nos - nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas - has been categorised as a Class C substance and banned for recreational use.