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Major development in Laos poisoning deaths case as alcohol factory owner arrested
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Major development in Laos poisoning deaths case as alcohol factory owner arrested

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police in Laos have reportedly arrested the owner of a …

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Heartbroken mother of British woman, 28, fatally poisoned by methanol at hostel in Laos recounts 'nightmare' 16-hour journey to be by her dying daughter's side - before switching off her life support
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Heartbroken mother of British woman, 28, fatally poisoned by methanol at hostel in Laos recounts 'nightmare' 16-hour journey to be by her dying daughter's side - before switching off her life support

Daily Mail  

A heartbroken mother has shared the 'nightmare' 16-hour journey she took to be by the bedside of her daughter, who had been poisoned by methanol at a hostel in Laos, before having to switch off her life support. Sue White took two flights to be with her daughter Simone White, one of the six foreign tourists who died of methanol …

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Moment 'poisoned' backpacker is rushed to hospital in Laos - as bartender breaks silence over 'free shots that have killed four and left British lawyer fighting for life'
1 month ago

Moment 'poisoned' backpacker is rushed to hospital in Laos - as bartender breaks silence over 'free shots that have killed four and left British lawyer fighting for life'

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available This is the moment a moped driver rushed a 'poisoned' backpacker to hospital in Laos after allegedly drinking free shots laced with deadly methanol. Heartbreaking CCTV footage shows a Laos 'poisoning' victim being transported to hospital Brit Simone White, 28, is an associate lawyer based in London specialising …

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British tourists are rushed to hospital 'with methanol poisoning after downing poisonous laced shots' while on holiday in Laos
1 month ago

British tourists are rushed to hospital 'with methanol poisoning after downing poisonous laced shots' while on holiday in Laos

Daily Mail  

A group of British tourists have been rushed to hospital after they were allegedly served drinks that contained methanol while on holiday in Laos. Simone White and Bethany Clarke both fell ill on holiday in Southeast Asia Tourists kayaking in the party town of Vang Vieng in Laos Ms White is an associate lawyer based in London specialising in intellectual …

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Why hostels are having a renaissance amid the cost of living crisis
1 year, 4 months ago

Why hostels are having a renaissance amid the cost of living crisis

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hostels aren’t just about a cheap bed; if you choose wisely, yours might be more fun than any fancy hotel …

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Backpackers, beer return to Bundaberg one year after fire destroyed historic Federal hostel
3 years, 5 months ago

Backpackers, beer return to Bundaberg one year after fire destroyed historic Federal hostel

ABC  

A year ago, Bundaberg publican Stephen Paterson sat in a gutter watching his beloved pub slowly burn to the ground. Key points: Bundaberg marks the first anniversary of a fire that destroyed a popular pub and hostel Managers of Federal Backpackers hostel reveal plans for new worker accommodation Legislation changes regarding fire safety were hailed as the reason no lives …

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Growers plead for fresh ideas after $150,000 worth of unpicked food ploughed back into paddocks
4 years, 1 month ago

Growers plead for fresh ideas after $150,000 worth of unpicked food ploughed back into paddocks

ABC  

A North Queensland vegetable grower says she may not plant next year after making the "soul-destroying" decision to plough the last of her 2020 crop back into the ground. Key points: Growers are already experiencing hundreds of labour vacancies across the northern region As the economy reopens, fewer backpacker will choose to work on farms One farmer says she will …

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Fire destroys backpacker hostel, pub in Bundaberg CBD
4 years, 5 months ago

Fire destroys backpacker hostel, pub in Bundaberg CBD

ABC  

A fire has destroyed a popular pub and backpacker hostel in the Queensland town of Bundaberg. Key points: The cause of the blaze is yet to be determined QFES area commander John Pappas says it's the biggest fire Bundaberg has seen in some time 60 hostel guests were evacuated unharmed Authorities said the fire broke out at the Spotted Dog …

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Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel fire survivors reflect on 20-year anniversary of deadly blaze
4 years, 6 months ago

Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel fire survivors reflect on 20-year anniversary of deadly blaze

ABC  

Childers backpacker hostel fire survivors Moffat and Stacey Ngatai will never forget the trauma of one of the worst blazes in Australia's history, which killed 15 people. Key points: Moffat and Stacey Ngatai awoke on the night of the fire to the sound of glass breaking They escaped by crawling out of the hotel, with Ms Ngatai holding on to …

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