73 minutes ago Underrated UK market town with 'friendly' high street is a hidden gem most people pass by

The charming location is a working town with a lot to offer tourists - including a very rude sight which will make you laugh

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80 minutes ago Premium Bonds major update issued after 'careful review' of prizes available

NS&I has confirmed the Premium Bonds prize fund rate will be reduced from 4.15% to 4.00% from its January 2025 draw - here is everything you need to know

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2 hours ago Eight arrested over Laos methanol poisonings which killed six tourists

All arrested individuals are employees of Nana Backpackers Hostel

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3 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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3 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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15 hours ago Elton John says limited vision has left him ‘stuck’ as he issues album update

The Grammy-winning singer said he ‘lost my eyesight in my right eye’ in July.

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16 hours ago Red Sea yacht sinking: Sixteen missing 'including two Brits' as Egypt tourist boat capsizes

The Sea Story was said to have been ‘hit by a wave in the middle of the night, throwing the vessel on its side’

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17 hours ago DWP issues major Winter Fuel Payment update as up to £300 paid into bank accounts

Hundreds of thousands of people will start to receive the payment from today

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22 hours ago Huge rescue mission underway after diving boat carrying dozens of tourists 'including Brits and Americans' sinks off Egypt with 17 people still missing

The boat named Sea Story reportedly sank near Shaab Satayah, a popular diving destination, off the tourist resort of Marsa Alam.

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