55 minutes ago Timothy West's son shares sad update on mum Prunella after actor's death

Timothy West died earlier this month, and his son, Samuel, gave an updated about his mother Prunella Scales, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2014

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66 minutes ago Eight arrested over Laos methanol poisonings which killed six tourists

All arrested individuals are employees of Nana Backpackers Hostel

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75 minutes ago Ronnie O'Sullivan gives Usain Bolt advice to former world champion Luca Brecel

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has sent some advice to Luca Brecel as the Belgian snooker star looks to arrest his poor run of form, urging him to learn from Usain Bolt

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86 minutes ago Death In Paradise's secrets revealed by its new star: ANNA SAMSON tells of her 'juicy' role, why she'll be different as lead DI and castmate who does 'the last thing you need' on set

The latest spin-off from the crime comedy Death in Paradise has its first female lead. ANNA SAMSON tells Sophie Heawood why it feels so good to break the mould.

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89 minutes ago Laos methanol poisoning: Police issue update after six tourists including Brit lawyer die

Vang Vieng police have released an update following the deaths of six tourists including Brit Simone White - and confirmed several members of staff at the Nana Backpacker Hostel have been arrested

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2 hours ago 'Our son was arrested in Dubai over holiday fling, each day is an uphill battle'

"This ordeal has taken a terrible toll on us, both emotionally and financially."

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2 hours ago Major development after six foreign tourists died of methanol poisoning at a backpacker hostel in Laos

Multiple staff from a backpacker hotel at the centre of suspected mass poisoning in Laos which have been arrested by police.

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2 hours ago The two Lukes headline new darts era that is both deeply trival and deathly serious | Jonathan Liew

Rising star Luke Littler and world champion Luke Humphries are the stars of an ever-expanding cultural phenomenonThere are plant burgers and arancini on sleek dark plates. There is a beer mat with the face of Brendan Dolan on it. In one corner of the room Michael van Gerwen is being interviewed by Troy Deeney live on TalkSport. In another an influencer called JaackMaate is filming a video for his YouTube channel.Dave Allen, the press chief at the Professional Darts Corporation, remembers the first time they held a media launch before the world championship. It was 2008, Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld and Sid Waddell dressed as Santa Claus, holding a huge novelty dartboard. A handful of people turned up, a few photos were taken, and then everyone packed up and went home. Continue ...

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2 hours ago Third Australian fell ill after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos

Exclusive: Dual national understood to be in stable condition after tragedy which has claimed six livesFull Story podcast: The suspected methanol poisonings in LaosGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA third Australian also fell ill after a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos that has claimed six lives, Guardian Australia has confirmed.Melburnians Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, died in hospital in Thailand after the tragedy, which also claimed the lives of people from Denmark, the UK and the US.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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