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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Two top cops accused of mocking a colleague's Irish accent in ‘grossly offensive' leaving video
The video also includes gun cops posing as travellers and repeated references to potatoes COP VID NASTY Two top cops accused of mocking a colleague's Irish accent in 'grossly offensive' leaving video Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO distinguished police chiefs have been accused of mocking an Irish colleague's accent. Their 'joke' was part of a 'grossly offensive' video presentation to a retiring firearms chief inspector. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Former West Midlands Police chief constable Sir David Thompson Credit: Alamy A skit shows the then-West Midlands Police chief constable Sir David Thompson and his deputy Alex Murray in uniform pretending to not understand his accent. They simply said 'Yes' to anything he asked for. The 2018 video also includes gun cops posing as travellers offering to do a driveway then pretending to break into a car. There are also repeated references to potatoes. One officer has a toothbrush in an unusual part of his anatomy while another pretends to be a kidnap victim. There is also an image of a topless Muslim woman serving alcohol to one of the firearms team and graphic sexual images of women. Sir David is a former lead on race and inclusion for the National Police Chiefs' Council while Mr Murray is now a boss at the National Crime Agency. The video was posted onto the WMP gun unit's Facebook page. Whistle-blower and ex-detective inspector Becky Kalam said: 'Had this material been sent on social media by a member of the public then they would have been arrested for a hate crime. 'But when it comes to the police themselves then nothing is done about it.' Breaking the Oath: Affair and corruption in the police force Ms Kalam quit after suing for sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation. She got more than £820,000 compo in 2023, which she donated to charity. West Midlands Police said: 'Ms Kalam has made multiple complaints', adding: 'Any further complaints will be reviewed.'
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Two top cops accused of mocking a colleague's Irish accent in ‘grossly offensive' leaving video
TWO distinguished police chiefs have been accused of mocking an Irish colleague's accent. Their 'joke' was part of a 'grossly offensive' video presentation to a retiring firearms chief inspector. Advertisement 2 Former West Midlands Police chief constable Sir David Thompson Credit: Alamy A skit shows the then-West Midlands Police chief constable Sir David Thompson and his deputy Alex Murray in uniform pretending to not understand his accent. They simply said 'Yes' to anything he asked for. The 2018 video also includes gun cops posing as travellers offering to do a driveway then pretending to break into a car. There are also repeated references to potatoes. Advertisement READ MORE ON POLICE One officer has a toothbrush in an unusual part of his anatomy while another pretends to be a kidnap victim. There is also an image of a topless Muslim woman serving alcohol to one of the firearms team and graphic sexual images of women. Sir David is a former lead on race and inclusion for the National Police Chiefs' Council while Mr Murray is now a boss at the National Crime Agency. The video was posted onto the WMP gun unit's Facebook page. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Whistle-blower and ex-detective inspector Becky Kalam said: 'Had this material been sent on social media by a member of the public then they would have been arrested for a hate crime. 'But when it comes to the police themselves then nothing is done about it.' Breaking the Oath: Affair and corruption in the police force Ms Kalam quit after suing for sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation. She got more than £820,000 compo in 2023, which she donated to charity. Advertisement West Midlands Police said: 'Ms Kalam has made multiple complaints', adding: 'Any further complaints will be reviewed.' 2 Distinguished police chief Alex Murray has been accused of mocking an Irish colleague's accent
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers rush to major supermarket as brand new Kinder bar hits shelves
New Kinder bar spotted in stores as shoppers share excitement online NEW CHOC Shoppers rush to major supermarket as brand new Kinder bar hits shelves CHOCOLATE lovers are buzzing with excitement after a brand new Kinder bar hit the shelves — and it's already causing quite the stir online. The Kinder Crispy Bars have been spotted in the Meal Deal section at Tesco, with shoppers scrambling to get their hands on the £1 treat. 3 The new snack features a crispy wafer layered with smooth milky and cocoa-hazelnut creams, wrapped in milk chocolate and topped with biscuit crumbs Credit: Facebook 3 It's quickly becoming a fan favourite, thanks to its indulgent flavour and affordable price. Credit: Alamy A Facebook user shared their find on the popular NewFoodsUK page, posting: 'New Kinder Krispy Bars spotted at the Meal Deal section in Tesco!!' The new snack features a crispy wafer layered with smooth milky and cocoa-hazelnut creams, wrapped in milk chocolate and topped with biscuit crumbs. It's quickly becoming a fan favourite, thanks to its indulgent flavour and affordable price. Tesco Clubcard holders can also include it as part of a meal deal, making it even more appealing. The post sparked a wave of excitement, with fans flooding the comments section to share their thoughts. One shopper said: 'Next time I'm getting those sandwiches.' Another added: 'These are amazingly good.' A third chimed in: 'These are really nice.' Others tagged their friends and family, eager to spread the word and make sure they didn't miss out. Some compared the new bar to a Kinder Egg in bar form, while others simply declared, 'Yes please.' Many are now on the hunt at their local branches, hoping to snap one up before they sell out. Save with secret codes This launch is just the latest in a series of new Kinder products delighting fans in UK supermarkets. Shoppers can also find a Kinder Hamper available at Home Bargains, packed with favourites including Kinder Bueno, Kinder Bueno White, Kinder Surprise and Happy Hippo Biscuits. Meanwhile, Kinder Crunchy Cookies have also appeared in stores. These cookies are filled with a generous mix of milk and white chocolate chips, offering yet another way for fans to get their Kinder fix. The growing Kinder range shows the brand's continued popularity and willingness to bring fresh ideas to supermarket shelves. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Barcelona reveal first game at renovated Nou Camp as 100,000-seater stadium finally nears completion
BARCELONA president Joan Laporta has revealed when the Nou Camp will officially be reopened. The iconic stadium has been 2 Joan Laporta has revealed when he expects Barcelona to return to the Nou Camp Credit: Alamy 2 The reopening of the stadium could be in August Credit: AFP As a result, the capacity is expected to increase from 99,000 to around 105,000 when the building work is finished. The ground was Now, Club president Laporta has earmarked August 16 - the day of the Gamper Trophy match - as the potential reopening. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Speaking on TV3 while reviewing the club's season, the Spaniard said: "We want it to serve as the pilot test for the stadium's reopening. We're working on this idea. "The Gamper is expected to be held at the Spotify Camp Nou. "We want it to be a pilot test in terms of access, operational capacity, etc. "We believe it's the best way to run a full-scale trial." Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The new stadium is expected to But, it is also anticipated to earn the club an extra £25million per year in revenue. Spectacular Timelapse of the works in the Spotify Camp Nou Since leaving the Nou Camp, Barcelona have been playing their home matches at the nearby Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. When they return, the ground would have officially been The Spanish giants go into the 2025-26 season as La Liga champions having beat
Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Brits face SMOKING BAN in Spain with lighting up around the pool, in outdoor clubs & even on sunny terraces outlawed
The ban would apply to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and heated tobacco NO FUMAR Brits face SMOKING BAN in Spain with lighting up around the pool, in outdoor clubs & even on sunny terraces outlawed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS heading to Spain this summer may be in for a surprise as a tough new smoking ban has been proposed - applying to even terraces, swimming pools and open-air nightclubs. The measure was inspired by an anti-smoking plan aimed at expanding smoke-free zones across Spain. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Brits could face a smoking ban in bars, nightclubs and pools Credit: Getty 4 Some smoking bans have also recently been implemented on Spanish beaches Credit: Alamy 4 The law awaits approval from Spain's Council of Ministers and then the country's parliament Credit: Alamy The purpose of the law is to extend smoke-free zones to include terraces, bus stops, work vehicles, university campuses, communal swimming pools and open-air nightclubs. Spain's Minister of Health Mónica García told El Pais that she was pushing for the measure so that "Spain can once again be at the forefront of anti-tobacco policies." She added: "I hope we don't give in to the lobbies that are exerting significant pressure, as they always have. "And the tobacco lobby is doing its job. But ours is to defend the health of the population, of the citizens." Spain's Ministry of Health confirmed the measure today and the bill awaits approval from Spain's Council of Ministers followed by the country's parliament. There, it will have to be agreed by other parties before it is made an official law. While this smoking ban will be nationwide, bans have recently been implemented across Spanish beaches. A smoking ban on L'Albir, a popular beach in Alicante, was announced in March. The mayor of L'Alfas Vincente Arques said: "This measure is part of the council's policy to position ourselves as a benchmark for healthy international tourism." It comes as the country has been hit by a wave of protests against overtourism. Thousands flooded the streets of the Canary Islands in mid-May in Spain's third wave of protests this year. Protests have taken place in Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Ela Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, and Lanzarote. 4 Thousands protested in the Canaries in mid-May Credit: Alamy
