26 minutes ago Laos methanol poisoning: Teen was 'living her best life' before being served 'poisoned shots'

Six people have so far died after the methanol poisoning in Vng Vieng, Laos, including Brit Simone White, an American, two Danish tourists and Australians Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles

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32 minutes ago Travel blogger 'in shock' over Laos backpacker deaths after hostel she recommended for being 'cheap, sociable and offers free alcohol' is revealed as the site of methanol poisoning

A travel blogger has expressed her shock after six backpackers, including 28-year-old British lawyer Simone White, died from suspected methanol poisoning at a Laos hostel she had promoted.

Events

46 minutes ago A Welsh council has started the process of turning nearly 50 20mph roads to 30mph

The default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads was implemented across Wales in September 2023 amid a storm of controversy and the national backlash ultimately prompted a major review by the Welsh Government

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51 minutes ago Scots council spends whopping £3.4million to exhume bodies from flooded graves

South Ayrshire Council have confirmed the huge costs they incurred whilst dealing with a major crisis at burial grounds in Ayrshire.

Economics

57 minutes ago Pete Hegseth once made ominous prediction about ‘civil war’ if Democrats won the election

Donald Trump announced veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his pick for defense secretary earlier this month

Politics

58 minutes ago I’m A Celeb star undergoes second surgery in six months and shares pic from hospital bed

Diversity star Jordan Banjo has had his bicep reattached six months after undergoing surgery on his hand in June, marking his second operation in just six months

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59 minutes ago I'm A Celebrity's Kim Woodburn underwent major medical procedure after appearing on ITV show

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! icon Kim Woodburn has revealed she was left horrified by her naked body on the ITV show - and she did something about it

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1 hour ago Shocking moment man escapes being bundled into white van by thugs in kidnap bid

CCTV footage shows the moment a man was assaulted by two men who attempted to force him inside a waiting van, before members of the public came to his aid in Luton, Bedfordshire

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1 hour ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley hit with major blow before live show

Strictly Come Dancing stars are gearing up for another live show this weekend but it's not looking good for JLS singer JB Gill and his professional partner Lauren Oakley

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2 hours ago Shaughna Phillips reunites with boyfriend as he's released from prison 12 months into nine year sentence

Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has confirmed that her boyfriend Billy Webb has been released from prison, 12 months into his nine year sentence for drug offences

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