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Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Inside abandoned British primary school where terrifying ghost 'jumps out' at explorers
Ben, an urban explorer and content creator, was left feeling 'really weird' after taking multiple photographs of the abandoned school, before noticing a figure in the hallway An urban explorer stumbled upon an eerie sight in an abandoned school, with homework still pinned on the walls, bags left on desks - and a ghostly figure lurking in the hallway. Ben, a 30 year old content creator from Cambridge, decided to explore the derelict building during some downtime on a work trip. What he discovered sent shivers down his spine. "I was definitely alone in the building, it's a very rural area and I called out and checked rooms before I started taking pictures," he revealed to Whats the Jam. It comes after a dead body is found in 'underground ancient cave' in popular UK beauty spot. "The place is quite creepy because it is completely untouched. There are still the school bags on desks, homework on the walls, awards on the walls, even the plants which are dead in biology. It sits on its own on the outskirts of town with everything frozen in time. "But it was only after looking back at my photos I noticed a figure in the hallway. It was like a black and white figure and looked like a spirit. I just felt really weird after seeing it. "I haven't experienced much with the supernatural or spirits. But I know the Japanese believe spirits stay where they belong." The school was abandoned following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan in 2011, which claimed over 18,000 lives, including several thousands victims who were never recovered. In one chilling image, a figure can be seen peering up at Ben from the end of a hallway. The explorer described the scene as "very, very eerie", adding: "There was nobody else there and there is no way I'd take a shot of a hallway if someone was coming up it - I'd be freaked out. " Just last month, Ben stumbled upon an abandoned jail that reminded him of scenes from the post-apocalyptic horror drama The Walking Dead, given that much of series three and four were filmed inside a prison. He spent hours exploring cell blocks, a visitation hall, gymnasium and cafeteria. Situated in Florida, US, the building was originally a youth detention centre for 18 to 21 year olds. He revealed: "I went alone. "It was about 42°C in there, which was disgusting. I explored every single building. "The whole place was very eerie because it was so big. It was like something out of an apocalyptic movie. "But getting to do this alone felt very special. My favourite thing about the prison was that it had so many different buildings and units. "
Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Inside Love Island's Tom Clare and Molly Smith's stunning holiday with huge pool and swanky restaurant that's all FREE
Their relationship seems stronger together if social media is anything to go by TOP PRIZE Inside Love Island's Tom Clare and Molly Smith's stunning holiday with huge pool and swanky restaurant that's all FREE FORMER Love Island stars Tom Clare and Molly Smith are currently on a luxury getaway in Marrakesh. The former ITV2 reality pair fell in love when they appeared in the first ever All Stars edition of the series in 2024. 7 Molly Smith and Tom Clare found love in the villa, and now they are abroad once again Credit: Rex 7 The duo enjoyed a luxury no expense spared trip to Morocco Advertisement 7 The reality TV star showed off his impressive physique in the pool Over a year after being voted as the winners, their relationship is still going from strength to strength. Molly, 30, and Tom, 25, first jetted abroad to enjoy a stunning getaway at the Amalfi Coast in Italy at the beginning of August. They shared a series of romantic snaps from the balcony of their hotel as they enjoyed the summer months in Europe. Advertisement Now, the pair have been treated to a luxury getaway to the Moroccan capital with an extended stay at the Nobu Marrakesh. Both of the duo shared behind-the-scenes snaps as they continued to make the most of the summer months at the five-star resort. Tom was seen flaunting his six pack and bulging muscles as he took a dip in the rooftop pool. He wore rose tinted sunglasses, dark swimming shorts and a necklace as he posed on the seat. Advertisement Later, he posted a snap of Molly posing in a revealing white silk dress as they dined out at one of the hotel's restaurants. The duo were treated to identical plates of Nigiri sushi pieces at the world famous Japanese establishment. He captioned the snap: "If it's sushi I'm there." Inside Love Island star Tom Clare's boozy birthday bash with Love Island co-stars Molly later gave details of another meal as she posed with her boyfriend in a glam selfie. She wore a low-cut silk blue top as her hair was styled into thick waves while Tom showed off his chest in a cream vest. Advertisement Molly captioned the snap: "Rooftop dinner with my love @tomclare," which was accompanied by a white heart emoji. She also explored the famous markets of the city as she beamed with a special gift from her tour guide. The Love Island was presented with a miniature golden elephant as she explored the sights and sounds of the exotic location. Later, the pair enjoyed a lavish poolside breakfast in the sun at the swanky hotel. She posted another snap onto her story where they ate cold meats and freshly made omelettes. Advertisement Molly captioned the snap: "This morning's breakfast location, yes both them breakfast plates are for @tomclare," with a face of tears of joy emoji. All of the posts on both of their Instagram stories were accompanied with relevant tags. The accounts for Jet2holidays as well as the hotel's official profile were accompanied by the caption 'AD.' This suggested that the entire trip was given to the pair for free in return for advertisement on their accounts. How much would it have cost? The Nobu Hotel in Marrakesh is not cheap, according to rates given by the hotel's official website. Advertisement At the time of writing, the cheapest room available in August - a Junior Suite - goes for MAD 4,800 (£392.98) a night. For those going for a more expensive option, the Premium Family Suite costs MAD 12,480 (£1,021.75) per day. According to Jet2, flights to Morocco from London Stansted could set you back up to £326 per person. 7 The pair dined out at expensive sushi restaurants on their tip 7 All their posts were accompanied with the caption 'AD' suggesting they were given the holiday for free Advertisement 7 Molly soaked up the exotic sun before enjoying the sights that the city had to offer
The National
a day ago
- The National
Are the Edinburgh Fringe food trucks worth it? Here's my verdict
There are a whopping 3352 shows across 265 venues, which can often result in a mad dash across the city between shows. You might not have a lot of time to grab food in between performances. Sometimes a meal deal or a Greggs is enough to get me through it, but I thought I'd explore some of the food options which are on offer at Fringe venues. READ MORE: I went to the 'first legal wedding' at the Edinburgh Fringe – here's what it was like With that in mind, I was kindly invited to try out the various food stalls at the Pleasance Courtyard – one of the festival's best known venues. Here's my honest review of everything I tried. Location Pleasance Courtyard is one of the main Fringe venues – and the one you're probably most likely to recognise in photos. Set in a literal courtyard (which is part of Edinburgh University), and spanning over several levels, there's plenty of things on offer here. And there should – theoretically – be plenty of places to sit, too. But more on that later. (Image: NQ) There's various food stalls dotted around the venue, and they're in a prime location for people who are already in the Courtyard, making it a great quick fix for anyone feeling a bit peckish in between shows. Options There's a good range of stalls at the venue. Here's everything that was on offer: Harajuku Kitchen: Japanese street food Japanese street food Mimi's Bakehouse: Coffee and sweet treats Coffee and sweet treats Mint: Flatbread wraps Flatbread wraps Pizza Geeks: Pizza (clue's in the name, really...) Pizza (clue's in the name, really...) Total Meltdown: Grilled cheese sandwiches There are also six bars across the venue, which are all excellently stocked. I started off with half a pint of Aspall's cider, which I got from Arthur's Bar and cost just over £3. I don't feel the need to review the drink itself, because you can get it pretty much everywhere! (Image: NQ) There was a lot of choice and the staff were really friendly. I can imagine it can get quite overwhelming when it's busy, but they were all lovely and I got some great service. I'd recommend walking past the bar in the main courtyard and visiting a bar on one of the other levels to avoid the worst of the queues. It can take a very long time to get a drink otherwise, but I didn't have to wait too long at one of the smaller bars. READ MORE: 'Kiss my a**': TV star hits out at BBC over 'disgraceful' Strictly Come Dancing snub It was difficult to pick where I wanted to eat from (I could have tried something from everywhere!) but I settled with Total Meltdown, a stall specialising in toasties. It's a very simple kitchen staple – quite difficult to get wrong – so I thought it would be interesting to see how they would make it stand out. (Image: NQ) (Image: NQ) There were loads of different options, and it looked great for vegans, which must be difficult to achieve when the main ingredient in the dish is cheese. I chose the Reuben, which had cheese, pastrami, sauerkraut and a creamy Thousand Island dressing, which is made from a mayonnaise, either ketchup or tomato puree, and chopped pickles. (Image: NQ) It tasted good. The sauce was nice, and it worked well with the pastrami, which I've never had before. But it was also £12. It was very small for that price, and the bread wasn't anything particularly special. I would have expected a bit more – both in quality and quantity – for that much. Honestly, it felt a bit like a rip off, especially for anyone who is buying for more than one person. I did really like the look of all the different flavour combinations, though – I would have loved to have tried the kimchi one. I just wish there was more of it. For dessert, I paid a visit to Mimi's Bakehouse, which I'm a big fan of anyway. You can find them nestled inside the children's area, which I think is a lovely idea for parents who might be in need of a coffee boost. (Image: NQ) They had a fantastic selection of sweet treats. I have a soft spot for carrot cake, so I went with one of their cupcakes. It didn't disappoint, it was very soft and had the perfect amount of icing. (Image: NQ) This is a great option for anyone looking for a change from the typical street food-style vendors you get everywhere else at the Fringe. I didn't try it this time, but I would highly recommend Harajuku Kitchen. It's one of my favourite places to eat in Edinburgh – I promise you won't be disappointed by the karaage chicken. I would also have liked to try Mint. The chicken and halloumi wrap is apparently a firm favourite among festival-goers. Price It goes without saying that the food here is expensive. There are less options in the area surrounding the courtyard, so I suppose people are less likely to be fussy (or they're too hungry to be that bothered) about paying a bit extra. READ MORE: Mel Gibson shows interest in Scottish producer's historic film about Irish king If you're prepared to pay that, that's fine. But the Fringe is an incredibly expensive festival as it is, and I don't feel as though this is going to be a realistic option for many people. Verdict The location of these food stalls could not be more perfect. There's so much choice, lots of meat-free options, and all the vendors are local to Edinburgh, which is fantastic. The venue had a great atmosphere to it, and it felt nestled away from the rest of the city, which I appreciated. You also have a good chance of spotting some famous faces, if that's something you're into. In the two hours I was there, I saw Rosie Jones, Jazz Emu and a Gogglebox star. With that said, it is pricey. This isn't unique to the Courtyard, however, and you're likely to pay a similar price at any of the food stalls you come across at the Fringe. Another point worth mentioning is that for anyone who struggles with big crowds or can get overstimulated, this may not be the place for you. It's incredibly busy and noisy, and despite there being lots of seating options they were all full when I was there – I ended up eating my cupcake sat on a wall. For anyone with accessibility needs, I'd bear this in mind. There is definitely something for everyone here, and I can imagine it being particularly useful when you have a day packed full of shows.
