6 h. ago A life saved and what Erin Patterson allegedly confided to friends: week four of the mushroom lunch trial

Sole surviving lunch guest watches on as Victorian supreme court hears how hospital staff ‘thought he was going to die’ from death cap mushroom poisoningWho are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom murders trial?Ian Wilkinson sat in the Victorian supreme court, only metres from the woman accused of trying to murder him, as one of the men who helped save his life gave evidence.Prof Stephen Warrillow, the director of intensive care at Austin Health, had already spoken about the deaths of three people from death cap mushroom poisoning and the particular characteristics of their illnesses; “rapidly progressive deterioration”, the organ failure and of it being “non-survivable”. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Brits urged to ditch Santorini and Mykonos for beautiful crowd

The absence of mass tourism means you can connect with Greek island life and enjoy the company of likeable locals without the hustle and bustle of the country's holiday hotspots

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26 h. ago Brits in Greece urged to activate phone setting after 6.1 magnitude earthquake and tsunami warning

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Greek island of Crete today, prompting a tsunami warning to be issued for several countries in the region.

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36 h. ago Australian woman, 25, urges travellers to avoid the United States after she was detained, stripped and forced to spend the night in a federal prison for a ridiculous reason

Former NSW police officer Nikki Saroukos spent a sleepless night in a US prison cell after being denied entry to visit her husband, a US citizen and army officer.

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42 h. ago Scientists issue urgent warning over solar storm poised to cause global blackouts and travel chaos: 'We're not prepared'

Scientists have warned that humanity is not prepared for extreme space weather, as a solar storm is predicted to smash into Earth this week.

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2 d. ago Brits urged to act now as Spain Airbnb crackdown to have 'severe' effect

Following a brutal clampdown - which resulted in Airbnb being ordered to remove 65,000 holiday listings in Spain - Brits have been urged to act swiftly and make one quick check before jetting off

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3 d. ago UK travellers issued important packing rule and urged not to fold clothes

Travelling can be stressful enough without having to worry about packing enough clothes - luckily a travel expert has revealed several handy tips to fit as much into your luggage as possible

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3 d. ago English football policing head tells fans not to visit Bilbao without final ticket

Predictions of 80,000 fans in city ‘not unreasonable’Uefa warns fans second-hand tickets will not be acceptedThe head of English football policing, chief constable Mark Roberts, has urged Tottenham and Manchester United fans not to travel to Bilbao if they do not have a ticket for the Europa League final on Wednesday.Tens of thousands of ticketless fans are expected in the city and Roberts says Uefa, local organisers and police share a “real desire” to make the event work for supporters after the chaos of recent Champions League finals in Paris and Istanbul. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ryanair passengers urged to follow simple hand luggage packing method

Budget airline Ryanair has shared a simple packing tip which can help passengers "save space" in their hand luggage - and it's something that is often recommended by travel experts

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4 d. ago Brits warned about a major threat in island paradise holiday hotspot

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to Brits travelling to a popular island, while urging tourists to take extra care in the water

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4 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial live: mobile data shows Patterson’s device could have been in area where death cap mushrooms reportedly sighted

Australian woman, 50, faces three murder charges and one charge of attempted murder over lethal mushroom lunch. Follow live updatesPatterson’s defence lawyer, Sophie Stafford, is cross-examining McKenzie.She agrees she removed and disposed of every death cap mushroom she could find when she spotted the mushrooms. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial live: witness posted location of death cap mushrooms to citizen science website

Australian woman, 50, faces three murder charges and one charge of attempted murder over lethal mushroom lunch. Follow live updatesPatterson’s defence lawyer, Sophie Stafford, is cross-examining McKenzie.She agrees she removed and disposed of every death cap mushroom she could find when she spotted the mushrooms. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Brits urged to visit beautiful country that's 'better' than Thailand with less tourists

While Thailand is experiencing a major tourist boom thanks to the 'White Lotus Effect', those wishing to avoid the crowds should consider visiting this equally stunning and exciting Southeast Asian gem

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4 d. ago Mushroom trial live: witnesses to continue giving evidence on day 14 of Erin Patterson murder trial

Australian woman, 50, faces three murder charges and one charge of attempted murder over lethal mushroom lunch. Follow live updatesMcKenzie says in her role she answered calls from members of the public and professionals regarding ingestion of a range of poisonous substances including fungi.She tells the court what her role involved when someone calls the help line:We need to ascertain the circumstances, for instance it might be a toddler who has a nibble of a little brown mushroom and nothing more. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Widower is forced to spend £25k demolishing his home after council rules 'objectionable' extension is THREE INCHES over limit

Warren Benton, 73, was hit with a £16k fine over the third storey add-on, after council officials ruled the build did not match the exact specifications of approved plans.

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7 d. ago Urgent travel warning as 7 million Brits unaware of crucial passport rule

Travel experts are warning British holidaymakers to familiarise themselves with the passport mandates of the countries they visit, as new research shows many are uninformed

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8 d. ago Flight attendant urges Brits to visit hidden Turkish city most don’t know about

There’s one Turkish city boasting stunning locales and exquisite food that hasn’t fallen prey to the tourist trap just yet — and you can reach there and back in as little as £104

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8 d. ago Erin Patterson trial live: juror discharged on day 12 of hearing

Australian woman, 50, faces three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her house in Leongatha. Follow live updatesErin Patterson’s defence lawyer, Sophie Stafford, is cross-examining Cripps.Stafford says Cripps is “not very clear” on what Patterson said about how much she ate at the lunch in July 2023. Cripps agrees.Is it your recollection that firstly she didn’t eat her entire portion?Yes. She indicated she didn’t eat it all. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Erin Patterson trial live: death cap mushroom toxin detected in beef wellington leftovers and dehydrator, toxicologist tells court

Australian woman, 50, faces three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her house in Leongatha. Follow live updatesErin Patterson’s defence lawyer, Sophie Stafford, is cross-examining Cripps.Stafford says Cripps is “not very clear” on what Patterson said about how much she ate at the lunch in July 2023. Cripps agrees.Is it your recollection that firstly she didn’t eat her entire portion?Yes. She indicated she didn’t eat it all. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Mushroom trial live: Erin Patterson did not answer when asked if she picked mushrooms used in poisonous lunch, court hears

Australian woman, 50, faces three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her house in Leongatha. Follow live updatesErin Patterson’s defence lawyer, Sophie Stafford, is cross-examining Cripps.Stafford says Cripps is “not very clear” on what Patterson said about how much she ate at the lunch in July 2023. Cripps agrees.Is it your recollection that firstly she didn’t eat her entire portion?Yes. She indicated she didn’t eat it all. Continue reading...

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