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MP seeks clear travel advice on methanol poisoning after lawyer’s death in Laos

Shadow education secretary Laura Trott has called on the Government to bolster its travel advice after the death of Simone White in November.

Evening Standard

Buying spirits in popular gap year destinations like ‘Russian roulette’

Simone White died last year, less than three weeks after her 28th birthday, after drinking shots at a hostel bar in Laos.

Evening Standard

Dad under fire for running off and leaving his seven-year-old to be abducted

The brazen Milwaukee kidnapping happened just before 7 p.m. on Friday and sparked a statewide Amber Alert

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‘Steer clear, drink beer’: Teach teens the dangers of methanol poisoning says best friend of killed Laos tourist

Following the death of her friend, Bethany Clarke says the dangers of methanol poisoning should be on the school curriculum

The Independent UK

Mother of woman killed by suspected methanol poisoning demands Laos be put on no-travel list

Exclusive: Simone White died along with five others at a popular stop on the southeast Asia backpacker trail

The Independent UK

Four months after daughters’ deaths, parents of Laos backpackers face ‘horror scenarios’ amid fight for answers

As the UK, Australia and Denmark mount joint diplomatic push, grieving families fear Laos’ investigation into the suspected methanol poisonings won’t deliver justice

The Guardian - AU

Mother of British lawyer who died from methanol poisoning in Laos fears she will never find who is responsible

Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, was one of a number of people taken to hospital after an incident in Vang Vieng, Laos

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“Truly Heartbroken”: 24-Year-Old Influencer’s Dream Backpacking Trip Ends in Tragedy

A 24-year-old British travel influencer suddenly passed away possibly due to pesticide poisoning in a Sri Lankan hostel. The post “Truly Heartbroken”: 24-Year-Old Influencer’s Dream Backpacking Trip Ends in Tragedy first appeared on Bored Panda.

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British woman who died in Sri Lanka may have been poisoned by pesticides — police

A room in the hostel where the 24-year-old stayed had been fumigated before she fell ill

The Independent UK

Second tourist dies after British woman found dead at Sri Lankan hostel

The woman was rushed to hospital from the hostel in Colombo

The Independent UK

Teenage who died in Laos poisonings was ‘full of life’. Now father is determined to get justice

Holly Bowles was among six foreign tourists to die after drinking alcohol in the small town of Vang Vieng

The Independent UK

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

British lawyer Simone White, 28, was among those killed after accepting vodka shots at a hostel

The Independent UK

Laos poisonings: 'Source uncovered' as vodka factory shut down

Whisky and vodka factory in Laos closed after methanol poisoning outbreak kills six tourists including Londoner

Evening Standard

Three More Arrested Over Laos Methanol Poisoning Following Death Of Six Including Two Australians

“If it can happen to her, it can happen to anybody," Simone White's mother Sue warns.

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The Guardian - UK

Be careful with drinks while travelling, says mother of British lawyer who died in Laos

Simone White, 28, was one of six tourists to die after a suspected methanol poisoning at Vang Vieng hostel

The Independent UK

‘I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend

Simone White had brain surgery and blood transfusions but died nine days after falling ill

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

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