I couldn't shake my bad feeling about our luxury vacation. 24 hours later I was screaming over my husband's floating dead body
She and her husband, Dave, had planned the trip for months - a joyous getaway with 28 close friends and relatives to celebrate Hillsberg's 40th birthday.
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Wayne Lineker battles nerves ahead of his speech at daughter Tia's lavish wedding as she ties the knot with football manager Harry Agombar in sun-soaked Mallorca
Wayne Lineker battled nerves ahead of his speech at daughter Tia's lavish wedding as she tied the knot with Harry Agombar in sun-soaked Mallorca on Sunday. The entrepreneur and brother of Gary Lineker, 63, looked dapper in a black tuxedo while taking to Instagram before his big moment to ask fans for luck. It is unknown if his famous sibling was in attendance. Wayne also posed for snaps alongside youngest son Freddie, 21, who cut an equally smart figure in a tan suit which he wore with a crisp white shirt. Shielding his eyes behind tinted shades Wayne told his followers: 'Wow what a day unbelievable walked my princess down the aisle,' 'Going to do my speech now, wish me luck guys' before playfully pulling a concerned face for the camera. 24 hours ahead of the ceremony Tia, 26, who lives in Dubai with football manager Harry, 31, and their three-year-old son Alba, threw a bash to welcome their guests to Mallorca. Tia stunned in a champagne lace dress that hugged every inch of her jaw-dropping figure, while groom Harry chose a classic suit. The venue was decorated with huge signs that read 'the night before' as well as lavish flowers displays. Wayne is a father of four, as well as daughter Tia, he has three sons Freddie, Duane, 40, and Sean, 33, - having previously said he is on good terms with the mothers of his children, whose names have not all been disclosed. On Thursday Tia revealed she had arrived in Mallorca ahead of her big day, a year after she and Harry got engaged. The mother of one posted a picture of an airport trolley holding several cases including a Louis Vuitton bag, as well as her wedding dress. Tia explained that she took her dress as a carry on item and was able to store it in the overhead locker on the plane - which she revealed was a risky move. She wrote: 'In regards to my dress I just took it as hand luggage and no one asked any questions up until getting onto the plane. I managed to get a whole overhead locker for it but I would 100 per cent recommend booking a seat for your dress to have it right next to you. In another post he gushed: 'Ready to walk my daughter down the aisle' The venue was decorated with huge signs that read 'the night before' as well as lavish flowers displays Before the wedding Wayne enjoyed quality time with daughter Tia and grandson Alba 'As they said if there wasn't a locker available it would of had to be put in the hold! Because there wasn't no wardrobe space on the plane as it was a small BA one, one I think I got lucky! Just took it in a doubled up dress bag'. Tia, who recently launched a 20-look holiday edit for PrettyLittleThing featuring 32 pieces, will be joined by friends and family to celebrate their union. She recently attended the wedding of her cousin Harry's wedding in Ibiza, as she attended with her father despite a 17-year family feud. Gary and Wayne's feud dates back to 2008, when former England and Barcelona striker Gary started seeing Danielle Bux and brought her on holiday to Ibiza. 'In my opinion, Danielle cost me my relationship with my brother. Sadly Gary is no longer a part of my life,' Wayne told The Sun in April 2015. Wayne was left confused when their weekly phone conversations and home visits ended abruptly - but he blames it on an awkward first encounter with Danielle, who Gary married in 2009 but divorced in 2016. 'They came to Ibiza in August 2008 and it was really awkward. I didn't spark with Danielle and our relationship was cold,' said Wayne. Wayne claimed that Danielle stayed in her room on the first day and they did not speak to one another during a night out the following night. The influencer did not want to risk upsetting his brother by bringing the tension up with Gary - but Wayne never spoke to Danielle after the holiday. Tia and Harry have been together for eight years and welcomed Alba via emergency C-section in December 2021. Tia explained that she took her dress as a carry on item and was able to store it in the overhead locker on the plane - which she revealed was a risky move Tia previously shared snaps of her football manager partner getting down on one knee during a romantic beach proposal in Ibiza. She looked stunning in a white dress for the special moment as their two-year-old son Alba watched on a picnic blanket. Tia penned in the caption: 'I said YES to the man of my dreams in our special place.' The couple have been together for seven years and welcomed Alba via emergency C-section in December 2021. 'The most special proposal @harryagombar_ cannot wait for the proudest moment of my life to walk my baby girl down the aisle... love you both.' Harry had organized a beautiful sunset proposal for her and it was surely an easy yes for Tia who was presented with a huge emerald cut ring. Harry, who manages team Arabian Falcons in Dubai, captioned his shots on Instagram: 'She said yes.'
Daily Mail
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Lioness Ella Toone shows off her sparkling engagement ring as she celebrates her partner Joe Bunney's romantic beach proposal with pals
Lioness Ella Toone showed off her sparkling engagement ring as she celebrated her partner Joe Bunney's romantic beach proposal with pals on Sunday. The footballer, 25, got engaged to her boyfriend Joe Bunney after three years of dating over the weekend and was soon back home to share the good news with her nearest and dearest. Enjoying a day out with her girlfriends one posted an image of her holding up her ring saying: 'She's a fiancée!' She also posed in a group shot with her close pals as the caption read: 'Girls day' along with a cocktail emoji. Ella looked effortlessly stylish for her day out as she wore a denim co-ord and black sliders. The sporting star took to her Instagram page on Saturday to reveal her jovial engagement news with her 831,000 followers, just days after England rose to victory in the 2025 Euros. She shared an array of gorgeous snaps from the moment Joe popped the question during a romantic holiday in Ibiza, Spain. Joe proposed in front of an extravagant archway of red roses with a sign in the middle reading: 'Will you marry me?' They were sweetly joined by Joe's son Arlo, four, who held a red rose and the engagement ring in the heartwarming moment. For the proposal, Ella cut a stylish figure in a cream crochet dress and she packed on the PDA with her new fiancé after she said the all-important 'yes'. The Manchester United midfielder flashed her diamond sparkler to the camera as she beamed from ear-to-ear. Alongside the gallery of photographs, she penned: 'Forever… 04/08/25.' Her celebrity friends were quick to flock to the comments section to share their well wishes with the happy couple. Dame Kelly Holmes wrote: 'Congratulats,' (sic) while fellow Lioness Chloe Kelly commented: 'Wow so perfect girl, wishing you both all the happiness in the world.' Though it is not known exactly how long Ella and Joe have been together, they have been linked for at least three years (they are pictured at the 2025 Euros) Carly Telford said: 'congrats guys xxx,' and reality TV star Tanya Bardsley added: 'O my goddd, congratulations.' Though it is not known exactly how long Ella and Joe have been together, they have been linked for at least three years. Joe, who is a non-league footballer who plays for Stalybridge Celtic, has a son called Arlo from a previous relationship. Joe is an avid Manchester City fan - rivals to Ella's own squad Manchester United - though he has always steadfastly supported her achievements with the team. He also coaches at Ella's ET7 Academy, which aims to mentor young girls who want to get into football. Their romantic Ibiza holiday comes just weeks after the Lionesses made history by winning back-to-back European championships. Their incredible victory came after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Spain in Basel, with Chloe Kelly scoring the winning penalty. Following the momentous occasion, Ella devastatingly revealed grandmother died on the morning of the Euros final. Posting on Instagram four days later, the Manchester United star shared that her grandmother, known affectionately as Nanna Maz, had died just hours before one of the biggest games of her career. Alongside nine photos of her nan, Ella wrote: 'Even in the highest of highs life can hit you with the lowest of lows. 'My Nana Maz took her last breath on the morning of our Euro final. I have comfort in knowing she got to watch from the best seat in the house with Dad, her favourite person. 'I'll miss you forever nan but I'll cherish the special memories we made, there isn't enough words I can possibly say to sum up the person you were, but I'm grateful you were my nanna. 'My football loving, crazy, funny Nan.'
Times
3 hours ago
- Times
This Crete hotel ticks all the boxes for a multigeneration getaway
Extensive flower-filled gardens, various lagoon-style pools (for style, not swimming) and a calming decor of whites, creams, marbles and natural woods give this large Grecotel resort a Grecian palace feel. It's immediately visually impressive, with sea views from the open-air check-in area and a fairly sizeable sandy beach beyond. It's a true family paradise, with an outdoor (shaded) kids' club and park, and nightly mini discos — a hit with stylish parents and grandparents too. The hotel is trialling extending the season to December; it'll be a bit nippy, but could be a stylish base for blue skies and island exploration. This article contains affiliate links that will earn us revenue Score 8/10There are 212 rooms, suites, bungalows and villas in the resort, across a staggering 31 categories. All are simple yet elegant and immediately calming; think cream and white palettes and gold accent mirrors, plus statement ceramic lamps. Stone or wooden bedside tables sit beside huge beds of crisp white linen, while marble bathrooms have seriously strong rain showers. Many bedrooms have balconies and the large two-bedroom villas deliver really special sea views. All villas have plunge pools, but the orientation of the two-bedroom variety means you won't actually get much, or any, sun on your outdoor loungers or pools. A better bet would be one of the smaller, single-floor villas, which have gardens (great for families), direct beach access and the opportunity to move your lounger to catch the sun. On the other side of the hotel you'll find the swim-up pool suites, which feel more sociable with loungers laid out next to your neighbours'. You're also closer to the pool and kids' club here — but nothing is ever more than a couple of minutes' wander away. Ahead of your stay you can fill in a form for all the child kit you'd like, from baths to potties, changing mats and cots. Score 7/10 If there's a slightly disappointing element to your stay here it will probably be some of your meals. Service is reliably friendly and efficient, and the setting for breakfast is lovely — with a lagoon pool at the centre — but the small buffet room gets crowded and the start of the day can be a little fraught because of it. The choice, however, at breakfast and lunch is great — with yoghurts, fruit, every possible bread, freshly made omelettes, salads and cooked options. Staff are extremely efficient at whisking away used cups and delivering flat whites. At lunch, you'll find dozens of salads, dips, pasta dishes and souvlaki (with fish fingers and fries for children — and adults so inclined). The buffet evening meal is the biggest disappointment, however: again, long queues, jostling to the front and a selection of dishes that don't sit well together. That being said, the buffet is hugely helpful for families with children (the majority of guests here have them). It starts from 6.30pm and requests for oat milk in beakers for bedtime are not an issue. There are à la carte options too. The setting of the restaurant Lago di Candida would be spectacular in the summer, with tables hovering above the decorative lagoon. When it's a bit chillier you'll be seated beneath the dazzling spotlights in the Minotaur restaurant, a room that lacks atmosphere despite the colourful Picasso ceramics. Dishes, including prawn salads to start and beef fillet for main, are good, but not memorable. In neighbouring Blue Monkey, an Asian fusion restaurant with a menu encompassing dim sum and katsu curry, the food is a little underwhelming. The outdoor seating — right by the beach — is lovely in the summer; indoor is another brightly lit room with tomato-red silk chairs and walls. That means the indoor atmosphere in both is lacking. Xasteria — the Greek — is good, with lovely local souvlaki, cheese and Cretan pasta dishes. You will have the option to dine at these restaurants with a voucher if you're all-inclusive, if not, you may be better off wandering to a local taverna as the dishes are pricey. • More of the best hotels in Crete• Best family hotels in Crete Score 8/10You will find golfers and honeymooners here, but it's families who seem to love it most, thanks to the activities on offer (children up to the age of 12 can also stay and dine for no charge). Grecoland is a large outdoor play area with swings, slides, giant chessboards and sandpits for diggers, plus a shaded play area for organised crafts and activities. In the summer, Grecoteens has a football academy, although parents may find the hotel is generally better for primary-aged kids, who adore the nightly mini disco at the amphitheatre, complete with dance routines from the Grecoland team, followed by outdoor film screenings. You'll see people doing lengths, aqua aerobics and cooling off in the Olympic-sized swimming pool, and there's a small shaded pool for toddlers, with loungers dotting the grass and a relatively large sweep of sandy beach. The Elixir Alchemy spa is small but does the job, with ayurvedic treatments and an indoor heated pool. Choose from two gyms — one outdoor, one indoor — three floodlit tennis courts and a good little water-sports centre to take kayaks out. A number of boutiques on site sell everything from sustainable deodorants and children's toys to glitzy jewellery and lovely kaftans, trunks and jumpsuits. Score 8/10You're about 15 minutes from Heraklion airport, right under the flight path — which could be a good or bad thing. It means, after a pretty long flight from the UK, you get to the hotel very quickly, but the planes can be relatively noisy. The hotel is on a blue-flag beach reached down a fairly nondescript road with minimarts and tavernas. You're a short drive or taxi from waterparks, Dinosaur Park and many ancient sites. Price all-inclusive from £239Family-friendly YAccessible N Hannah Summers was a guest of Grecotel Amirandes ( • Best all-inclusive hotels in Crete• Best things to do in Crete
