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Mother of British lawyer poisoned in Laos recalls ‘horrendous’ journey to her bedside

Simone White died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024

Poisoned British lawyer’s mother made 16-hour journey to be at her bedside

Simone White died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

Eight staff members at Laos hostel arrested over 'tainted shot' tourist deaths

All six victims were staying at the NANA Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng - a popular tourist spot

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

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Laos government ‘profoundly saddened’ by deaths of tourists in Vang Vieng

Six foreign visitors died earlier this month after suspected methanol poisoning during night out in backpacker hotspot

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024

Laos government ‘saddened’ by suspected poisoning deaths and is investigating

Simone White is one of six people who have died after the incident in Laos last week.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

Laos Hostel Owner Detained As 2nd Melbourne Teen Dies From Suspected Methanol Poisoning

Holly Bowles, 19, passed away in a Bangkok hospital after being on life support, bringing the confirmed death toll to six.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 22, 2024

Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

As authorities detain a hostel owner in Vang Vieng, expert says the recent deaths are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2024

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An idyllic paradise turned to tragedy: How the backpacking dream became a nightmare with six dead in Laos party town

A dark cloud now looms over the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng after Australian teenagers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones and British lawyer Simone White died from suspected alcohol poisoning

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Tributes paid to ‘kind and loving’ British tourist who died in Laos

Simone White was one of six people to die in suspected methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024

British lawyer’s parents ‘devastated’ at her suspected poisoning death

Simone White is one of six people who have died after the incident in Laos last week.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

Simone White: Parents of London lawyer who died in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos pay tribute

Ms White among six to die after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol in the backpacking hotspot Vang Vieng

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

Laos methanol poisonings latest: Parents of killed British tourist pay tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’

Holly Bowles was taken to a Thai hospital after consuming ‘tainted’ alcohol shots in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Laos poisonings: Sixth tourist dies after drinking 'tainted shots' as hostel manager detained

Six tourists, including Simone White from Orpington, are thought to have died after ingesting tainted alcohol

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

A Fifth Person Has Died After Drinking Methanol-Laced Alcohol In Laos

A fifth tourist has died after consuming methanol-laced alcohol in Laos. The 28-year-old woman was a British tourist travelling in Asia.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 21, 2024

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AAP · Nov 21, 2024

'At peace': teenager's family confirms methanol death

Holly Bowles has become the sixth person and second Australian to die after a suspected methanol poisoning event in Laos, her family has confirmed.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

What is methanol, symptoms of methanol poisoning and how can tourists avoid it after Laos deaths?

Foreign Office advises tourists how to avoid alcohol that may be accidentally toxic or may be counterfeit

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

British lawyer dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Simone White, 28, was one of a number of people taken to hospital following the incident in Vang Vieng last week.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

Laos hostel bosses detained after British backpacker becomes fifth to die in suspected methanol poisoning

Simone White one of five people dead following poisoning incident in backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng

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The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

British backpacker among five dead in Laos after ‘drinking methanol served as free shots’

Simone White, a solicitor from Orpington in Kent, is the fifth tourist to die following the incident in the Vang Vieng area

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Laos methanol poisoning: London lawyer fifth person to die 'after drinking contaminated shots'

Simone White, 28, reported to have died from methanol poisoning with other Brits hospitalised

Liverpool Echo · Jun 23, 2023

Council spending millions on children in care with costs expected to rise

The biggest driver for costs is children's homes with some placements being more than £10,000 a week

Liverpool Echo · Mar 8, 2023

Call for foster parents to get free council tax

The suggestion comes as Wirral Council looks to encourage more people to get into foster care

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022

Too little too late: voters turn on Morrison in affluent seat of Higgins

The PM is on the nose in Melbourne’s inner east as voters cite inequality and pandemic failures – and a redistribution has put the Greens in a strong position

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