Erin Patterson, 49, appeared briefly in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on Monday

Mushroom poison murder suspect makes special request from behind bars in second court appearance

Erin Patterson held a 'freedom party' the night before she was charged with murdering three lunch guests

Mushroom poison murder suspect ‘threw freedom party’ day before she was charged with killing three people

Ian Wilkinson is well enough to tell detectives what happened

Australian 'deadly mushroom' chef arrested over beef Wellington lunch that 'killed three family members'

Ian Wilkinson is well enough to tell detectives what happened

Sole survivor of mushroom poisoning 'wakes up to tell police what really happened at lunch that killed three'

Don and Gail Patterson died after eating the mushroom, served up by Erin Patterson, and her estranged husband and Simon paid tribute to his parents

Son of couple killed after eating 'poisonous' mushroom in beef wellington reveals mother's heartbreaking last message

Police blast media over the reporting of the Erin Patterson poisoned mushroom case

Australian police blast media over 'unhelpful' reporting of Erin Patterson poisoned mushroom case

Sobbing Erin Patterson (L) when quizzed by local TV about the deaths after the deaths of close relatives

'I've been painted as an evil witch': Woman who cooked deadly mushroom lunch says she is mourning her dead relatives

Erin Patterson (l), Simon Patterson (top r) and Ian and Heather Wilkinson (bottom r)

Mushroom cook behind beef wellington that poisoned four relatives was 'an expert wild forager'

Nathan Hersey called for privacy

'This is not Midsomer Murders': Local mayor calls for privacy after Erin Patterson’s deadly mushroom lunch

Erin Patterson and Simon Patterson (inset)

Sole survivor of Erin Patterson’s deadly beef wellington mushroom lunch ‘holds the key to what happened’

Sobbing Erin Patterson (L) when quizzed by local TV about the deaths after the deaths of close relatives

Woman at centre of 'poisonous' mushroom deaths admits lying to police about dumping kitchen gadget

Sobbing Erin Patterson (L) when quizzed by local TV about the deaths after the deaths of close relatives

Woman at centre of 'poisonous' mushroom lunch 'breaks cover to withdraw cash after going into hiding'

Sobbing Erin Patterson (main) when quizzed by local tv about the deaths. Simon Patterson (top r) Ian Wilkinson and Heather Wilkinson (bottom right)

Woman accused of feeding poison mushroom lunch to in-laws disappears after failing to return home

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Karen Bass says the restrictions will be in force in downtown areas of LA from 8pm to 6am local time (4am to 2pm UK time).

Los Angeles mayor imposes curfew 'to stop the looting' on fifth day of clashes against immigration raids

The report added that it should become easier for parents to organise “safe play” in their streets, and there should be a national ban on “No Ball Games” signs.

'Too much screen time, not enough play': Calls to ban ‘No Ball Games’ signs to reduce children's reliance on smartphones

The ASA did not uphold complaints about Price appearing to be unhealthily thin, and concluded that the ad was not irresponsible on that basis.

'Not empowering - just objectifying': Advertising watchdog bans Diesel ad featuring Katie Price

A number of homes and police vehicles were damaged during the riotous behaviour.

Police use water cannon in Ballymena after petrol bombs thrown at officers in second night of disorder

Bowel cancer patient Kelly Buckle, 40, is operated on during a state-of-the-art robot assisted surgery performed by the NHS at Solihull Surgical Hub in Solihull Hospital, West Midlands.

Robotic surgery set to soar in NHS as 90% of all keyhole surgeries to be assisted by robots in decade

Despite weaker demand, renters are still facing a limited supply of homes for rent, Zoopla said.

'Still being squeezed': Rent rises slow to four-year low but low-income tenants say crisis far from over

Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers of England acknowledge the fans after the teams defeat in the international friendly match between England and Senegal at City Ground on June 10, 2025.

Tuchel insists ‘no need to panic’ as England booed off for second time in four days after shock defeat against Senegal

The biggest lottery prize the UK has seen could still be won after Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw had no winners.

EuroMillions jackpot rolls over again as UK’s largest ever prize of £208m is unclaimed

The violence flared following an earlier peaceful protest in support of the family of a girl who was the victim of an alleged sexual assault in the town at the weekend.

Missiles thrown at police in second night of Northern Ireland disorder following protest over alleged sexual assault

Emergency services at the scene on Russell Close in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, where a man and a nine-year-old girl died in a house fire on Sunday morning.

Father and nine-year-old daughter that died in house fire named, as girl, 11, still fighting for life in hospital

The global superstar has reportedly offered seats to her London tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to families in need through food banks across the city.

Beyoncé 'gives away' gig tickets to low-income families after struggling to fill seats at Cowboy Carter London tour

from next month, women aged 25 to 49 in England who are negative for human papillomavirus (HPV) will receive screening invites every five years.

Cervical screening invites to be sent out every five years for some women in new NHS changes

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New laws to clamp down on racial and religious abuse of emergency workers, LBC learns

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Police officers sacked for gross misconduct to be blocked from joining local forces in drive to improve standards

On Tuesday, the victims' families announced plans for a new garden space outside the Southport Town Hall inspired by their children's "shared love of dance, music and the arts"

Families of Southport stabbing victims to lead £10m town centre regeneration project in memory of young girls

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Lynn King and her husband John died after driving off a cliff at Alum Bay, close to the Island's famous landmark the Needles, on Friday

Tributes paid to couple killed after car plunges 300ft off cliff on Isle of Wight

Producer behind Brian Cox documentaries dies in mountaineering accident in the French Alps

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Portuguese police will carry out a new search this week at the request of German authorities investigating the 2007 disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann

Police searching for Madeleine McCann uncover clothing and bones in Portugal dig

Activist Greta Thunberg answers reporters as she arrives from Israel at Charles de Gaulle airport, north of Paris, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Greta Thunberg speaks out after being 'interrogated' by Israeli authorities

Jobe Bellingham has followed in his brother's footsteps by joining Borussia Dortmund

Jobe Bellingham writes emotional goodbye to Sunderland fans after joining Borussia Dortmund in club record deal
The Right Honourable Sir Sadiq Khan after receiving the Honour of Knighthood during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Sir Sadiq knighted by King Charles at Buckingham Palace

A cleaner is accused of murdering his co-worker and lover at the central London office block where they worked

Missing Colombian cleaner from east London ‘killed by lover colleague and hidden in wheelie bin’
The needs of deaf patients are being "repeatedly ignored".

'I was treated like I didn't matter': Deaf patients left without 'basic accessibility' in NHS and unable to communicate with doctors

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Crowded Piccadilly Line train at station on London Underground

Piccadilly Line to part-close this weekend for two weeks: Here's what you need to know

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Kate, Princess of Wales, in the photography studio at the V&A East Storehouse

Kate gets hands-on with 'eclectic' exhibits on solo visit to V&A's storehouse

Robert Harris, author of Conclave, was formally made a CBE by Charles for services to literature in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace today (Tuesday).

King ‘told Conclave author he watched papal selection film’

Meghan ran along a sunny beach in the picture.

Meghan shares carefree beach picture after being accused of 'cringeworthy' hospital room video

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The UK is stuck in a morass of mediocrity triggered by indecisive action over two decades.

The UK is stuck in a morass of mediocrity triggered by indecisive action over two decades

Kanye West recently went on an "antisemitic rampage" on X.

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David Lammy and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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Now that Trump has released the classified files on JFK when is the UK going to do the same with Diana and David Kelly?

Now that Trump has released the classified files on JFK when is the UK going to do the same with Diana and David Kelly?
Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Commission makes a safe Bill even safer.

Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Commission makes a safe Bill even safer

Why should alcohol be allowed at the World Cup in Saudi Arabia?

Why should alcohol be allowed at the World Cup in Saudi Arabia?

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