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Scottish Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Scottish football's glam new Playboy model Wag stuns in bold outfit on lavish getaway while SPFL star beau in cup action
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HER man was busy lining up for action in the Premier Sports Cup. But Scottish football's stunning new model Wag Apollonia Llewellyn wasn't there to see him as she enjoyed a lavish summer getaway. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Apollonia Lewellyn looked incredible on holiday Credit: INSTAGRAM/@APOLLONIALLEWELLYN 6 She stunned in a bold outfit Credit: INSTAGRAM/@APOLLONIALLEWELLYN 6 She's enjoying a break on holiday while her man plays for his SPFL club Credit: INSTAGRAM/@APOLLONIALLEWELLYN 6 The model is in a relationship with Raith Rovers star Jai Rowe Credit: INSTAGRAM/@APOLLONIALLEWELLYN Glam Apollonia, 25, is a well known model and has a huge online following of more than SEVEN MILLION fans across all social media platforms. A Playboy model, she also gained fame as a boxing ring girl. Apollonia was previously one of the sport's most popular ring girls during her time with Misfits Boxing. The glam Page 3 girl has also modelled for the likes of Boohoo and Shein. Now, she's bringing her army of followers to Scottish football - after her boyfriend Jai Rowe joined Raith Rovers. While Apollonia has already been enjoying what Fife has to offer, she is NOT in the country for her man's big Premier Sports Cup clash. Defender Jai joined Raith from Boston United this summer and he was named in the starting XI for his side's cup meeting with East Kilbride. But while he was in action at Stark's Park, Apollonia has been in a rather different setting. She's been enjoying a break in the south of France, taking in luxurious locations such as Cannes, Nice and Monte Carlo. Apollonia has been sharing a behind the scenes look at her trip with her 600,000 Instagram followers. Apollonia Llewellyn wows in see-through white top She shared some snaps from a restaurant, wearing a bold leopard print dress and tucking into a bowl of pasta and a glass of wine The post was captioned: "Main course." Footie ace Jai commented: "In love with you." Her fans were loving the snaps too. One said: Beautiful pictures and i have had that pasta before its brilliant Another added: "Beautiful dress with beautiful details of nature, you look very pretty!!!" A third said: "So beautiful!" 6 Apollonia is a Playboy model Credit: INSTAGRAM/@APOLLONIALLEWELLYN 6 She's got a huge online following Credit: INSTAGRAM/@APOLLONIALLEWELLYN Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I went to beautiful European island that was once a playground for royalty'
We're walking in the sunshine in the footsteps of kings and queens, pashas and sultans in the ancient city of Amathus. One of the kings had a bloodline to Cleopatra and would have bathed in the stone baths heated by furnaces so he could choose a medium or very hot tub, or even a steam room before plunging into cold mountain water. After bathing, Royal Highnesses were massaged with expensive aromatic oils and sprayed with perfumes imported from the East. All of this pampering happened 3,000 years ago on coastal cliffs on the southern coast of Cyprus where unwashed sailors, farmers and merchants were not accepted into the perfumed inner city before bathing to become socially acceptable. Archaeologists have spent decades chiselling and digging to expose the ruins of royal palaces and temples for worshipping the gods of love and fertility, war and hunting. Amazingly, we touch these once impressive structures built on hills with views of the Mediterranean Sea to spot Arab invaders. In the main square under a cloudless, blue sky, our guide Rose Marie vividly transports us into the past to imagine maritime traders arriving from the now sunken but still visible port. They were there to buy and sell, chat and argue under a covered shopping arcade that doubled up as a newsroom where stories were exchanged from Lebanon, Syria and mainland Greece. We take a 10-minute drive to Limassol to check in at Louis Hotels' Royal Apollonia where we indulge in a modern-day tribute to Apollo, God of sunlight, music and poetry. The property blends old-world charm with up-to-date amenities, including a swim-up bar in one of the three pools, three restaurants, and beach loungers attended by waiters. The hotel has replicated the rejuvenation treatments of the kings and queens with its own temple of wellbeing where soothing scents calm and a couples' massage relieves our tired muscles in the tranquillity of the spa. Feeling suitably relaxed, we enter the peaceful setting of Apollonia's Japanese fusion restaurant Akakiko for hot and sour tam tam soup with Thai-style prawns, pan-fried golden brown chicken and vegetable gyoza dumplings, followed by tempura duck. Looking for life outside of the hotel, we drive into the foothills to Restaurant Agios Epiktitos – named by the owner after his village in the north was captured by Turkish troops in 1974. We soon find Wednesdays are party nights and families are carrying presents and birthday balloons to long tables seating up to 30. Meze is the only choice and it comes in a mouth-watering rush of blood sausage, pork belly off the grill and in red wine, tahini, tzatziki, chicken souvlaki, couscous, halloumi, lamb, stifado, kleftiko, salad and chips. Our waiter says there's no choosing the amount of plates, estimating there are about 23 – even he doesn't seem to be sure. Then the real party begins. A keyboard player and singer with bouzouki (an oval-shaped instrument similar to a guitar) start belting out tunes for Greek line dancing. The place erupts in a lot of singing, whooping and tapping of feet. With appetites renewed from energetic dancing, there comes a delicious finale - deep-fried and crispy Bourekia pastry with sweet goat's cheese inside and the outside covered in icing sugar. A couple of nights later, we decide to go for a more sober and manageable affair in Apollonia's Alati Greek restaurant, which serves a six-course meze which we enjoy on the outside terrace in November's very pleasant 23C. For a Sunday drive, the lower Troodos mountains are calling just as a storm is brewing. We take in some spectacular countryside views for 16 miles until we arrive in Lofou village. The gods are with us, the clouds part, the rain stops and the sun shines. We enjoy a stroll around narrow cobbled streets before rolling thunder threatens another downpour. Our refuge is the community cafe with blue gingham tablecloths over old wooden tables on a covered veranda. I'm corrected when asking for a Greek coffee. Schoolboy error! A very proud and fortunately smiling lady insists her brew is 'Cyprus coffee' and is best served with village ladies' sweetly preserved walnuts, quince and citrus apple. An excellent recommendation and all for a few euros. Having a car is essential for the full Cyprus experience. At Limassol Salt Lake we tentatively follow others driving on to the salt flat called Lady's Mile, named after a horse called 'Lady' who belonged to a British colonial governor. It is a little adventure on the smoothly packed salt surface, and in the distance, there are hundreds of flamingos from Africa searching for shrimp. Our next journey is to Coral Bay. En route we take in another archaeological park, which echoes the once-thriving city kingdom of Kourion, with spectacular sea views from the magnificent Greco-Roman theatre still used for summertime musical and theatrical performances. In the Gladiator's House a beautifully restored mosaic depicts the valor and bravery of two fighting men wearing armoured helmets and facing each other with shields, clubs and swords – probably commemorating a famous battle to the death but there are no signs of who prevailed. Coral Bay's sweeping crescent-shaped 600 yards of soft sand, enclosed each end by limestone headlands, makes it easy to walk into the sea to swim safely in crystal water. Blood-red sunsets are spectacular. Locals run the publicly owned value-for-money beach cafes serving sandwiches and salads, Cypriot coffees (I get the order right this time) brewed with pride, cold beers and ice-creams. Two sunloungers and a parasol cost €7 a day. Discover your next dream getaway in the UK or abroad by joining our free . We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Or sign up to the for a weekly dose of the best holiday deals, travel warnings, expert advice and hidden gems, straight to your inbox. There are showers for €1 but I am caught out when the water supply turns off. With shampoo in my hair I have to go to the bar to get change for the slot. Not a pretty sight. Cali Resort & Spa, our accommodation near Paphos, is a short walk from the beach and the lively Coral Bay strip of bars, pubs and restaurants. Cali is an adults-only place, beautifully renovated, exuding serenity to rejuvenate mind and body around the large pool and spa. There's lavish buffets in Aria all-day dining for alfresco breakfast, lunch and dinner with show cooking stations where chefs use fresh Cypriot ingredients. Different cooking themes are provided each evening. In nearby Paphos old town, Koutourou restaurant is in a splendid building. It is full of old relics with a basket bike hanging from the beamed ceiling and very battered travelling cases. There are pedal-powered Singer sewing machines, old serving trays and hefty black typewriters. Demetris Nicolau, the owner and chef, along with two ladies, creates wonderful Mediterranean dishes for diners in three rooms where every marble-topped table is crammed. While walking through the narrow streets we can hear live Greek music which draws us to the Tavern Pagkratios where Lakis is playing the bouzouki and Michalis the guitar as they sing about love and world travel. The meze looks delicious. We return another night and have a great time. The orange-soaked cake for dessert is heavenly, so the gods are still with us.
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Meet Scottish footie's newest Wag Apollonia Llewellyn as Playboy model & ring girl brings major dose of glamour to SPFL
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RAITH ROVERS new boy Jai Rowe doesn't just bring a bucketful of experience from the English lower leagues with him to Raith Rovers. The 23-year-old defender - latterly of Boston Utd - also brings a major dash of glamour to the SPFL in the form of his Playboy model WAG Apollonia Llewellyn. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Glam model Apollonia Llewellyn is now a Scottish football Wag Credit: INSTAGRAM/@APOLLONIALLEWELLYN 8 Apollonia has modelled for Playboy before Credit: Instagram apolloniallewellyn 8 She also rose to prominence as a boxing ring girl Credit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn 8 Jai Rowe as he is paraded as a Raith Rovers star Llewellyn first shot to prominence working as a ring girl on a Misfits Boxing show, becoming one of the sport's most popular ring girls. But she's since made a name for herself as an influencer. Apollonia now boasts almost 600,000 Instagram followers and regularly shares snaps from her exploits across the globe. Across all social media platforms, she's amassed a huge following of more than SEVEN MILLION people. A Page 3 girl, she's modelled for some of the world's leading brands including Boohoo, Shein and Ann ummers. Apollonia could soon be coming to an SPFL ground near you after she shared images of her new 'daily walk' on what appears to be a beach on a stretch of the Fife coastline. Sharing the video on her Instagram account, Llewellyn wrote: "POV: Your boyfriend signs for a new football team in Scotland so this is my new daily walk ..." Defender Rowe, 23, had been playing his football at Boston Utd for the last two years. That's after spells at Barwell, Scunthorpe and Aldershot. Apollonia broke hearts back in 2023 when she revealed she was dating Rowe, with the pair enjoying a Christmas break together to New York, with Apollonia sharing several photos from their trip to the Big Apple. Apollonia Llewellyn takes shock new job as football manager at National League club as she puts on busty display Rowe did press for the first time this week, telling Raith Rovers TV how his partner had pushed for him for a change of scenery in his latest move. He said: "I'm really excited to be here. It's something new for me. "I'm an attacking full back who likes to create and score goals and just get stuck in all round really. "My missus, from speaking to her, she has been really keen to go and do something different. "Friends and family is the most important thing." 8 Appollonia Llewellyn is loving life in Fife 8 Apollonia is Scottish football's newest Wag Credit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn 8 She's modelled for some huge brands Credit: INSTAGRAM 8 Apollonia with Jai Rowe in the USA Credit: INSTAGRAM Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Time Out
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Two L.A. pizzerias were just named among the best in the world
In a move that probably won't surprise local pizza lovers, three different standout Southern California pizzerias —and the chefs behind them—just made the top 100 list of the world's best pizzas at the third annual Best Pizza Awards in Milan. William Joo of Pizzeria Sei, also known as Time Out' s top pick for pizza in Los Angeles, came in at number 44 in the world, beating out dozens of pizzaiolos in New York City and cities across Italy. Justin De Leon of Apollonia's Pizza (another one of our favorite pizza joints) ranked number 58, while Chris Decker of Truly Pizza in Orange County's Dana Point clinched the highest spot among SoCal recipient at number 42. Organized by the Best Chef Awards, the Best Pizza Awards first began three years ago and puts an emphasis on individual chefs, rather than restaurants or the places they inhabit. The European awarding body was founded in 2015 by a Polish neuroscientist and an Italian gastronomist and emphasizes a transparent, 'chef-led' voting and selection process. Both Joo (Pizzeria Sei) and De Leon (Apollonia's) have previously earned recognition from the Best Pizza Awards; 2025 is the first Decker has made the awards' global top 100 list. The Best Pizza Awards praised Joo for making Tokyo-style Neapolitan pies that are 'technically refined and full of character.' In particular, the European awarding body recognized Joo's 'salt-punch' technique, which involves sprinkling salt into the oven for a distinct shift in overall pizza texture. 'Today, William Joo continues to explore and elevate pizza through simplicity, balance, and a deep respect for ingredients and tradition," reads the chef's official entry. Joo also made the Best Pizza Awards top 100 list in 2024 and 2023. For Apollonia's De Leon, who also made the list in 2024, the Best Pizza Awards highlighted his unconventional path from art school and photography to pizza-making—in particular, Apollonia's "game-changing square[s]," which feature burnt cheese edges and airy interiors. As for Truly Pizza's Decker, his entry highlights his apprenticeship under acclaimed Las Vegas pizzaiolo John Arena. This year is the first time that Decker has earned recognition from the Best Pizza Awards.
Daily Mirror
21-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Beautiful island less than 5 hours from UK boasts 13 hours of sunshine every day
We're walking in the sunshine in the footsteps of kings and queens, pashas and sultans in the ancient city of Amathus. One of the kings had a bloodline to Cleopatra and would have bathed in the stone baths heated by furnaces so he could choose a medium or very hot tub, or even a steam room before plunging into cold mountain water. After bathing, Royal Highnesses were massaged with expensive aromatic oils and sprayed with perfumes imported from the East. All of this pampering happened 3,000 years ago on coastal cliffs on the southern coast of Cyprus where unwashed sailors, farmers and merchants were not accepted into the perfumed inner city before bathing to become socially acceptable. Archaeologists have spent decades chiselling and digging to expose the ruins of royal palaces and temples for worshipping the gods of love and fertility, war and hunting. Amazingly, we touch these once-impressive structures built on hills with views of the Mediterranean Sea to spot Arab invaders. In the main square under a cloudless, blue sky, our guide Rose Marie vividly transports us into the past to imagine maritime traders arriving from the now sunken but still visible port. They were there to buy and sell, chat and argue under a covered shopping arcade that doubled up as a newsroom where stories were exchanged from Lebanon, Syria and mainland Greece. We take a 10-minute drive to Limassol to check in at Louis Hotels' Royal Apollonia where we indulge in a modern-day tribute to Apollo, God of sunlight, music and poetry. The property blends old-world charm with up-to-date amenities, including a swim-up bar in one of the three pools, three restaurants, and beach loungers attended by waiters. The hotel has replicated the rejuvenation treatments of the kings and queens with its own temple of wellbeing where soothing scents calm and a couples' massage relieves our tired muscles in the tranquillity of the spa. Feeling suitably relaxed, we enter the peaceful setting of Apollonia's Japanese fusion restaurant Akakiko for hot and sour tam tam soup with Thai-style prawns, pan-fried golden brown chicken and vegetable gyoza dumplings, followed by tempura duck. Looking for life outside of the hotel, we drive into the foothills to Restaurant Agios Epiktitos – named by the owner after his village in the north was captured by Turkish troops in 1974. We soon find Wednesdays are party nights and families are carrying presents and birthday balloons to long tables seating up to 30. Meze is the only choice and it comes in a mouth-watering rush of blood sausage, pork belly off the grill and in red wine, tahini, tzatziki, chicken souvlaki, couscous, halloumi, lamb, stifado, kleftiko, salad and chips. Our waiter says there's no choosing the amount of plates, estimating there are about 23 – even he doesn't seem to be sure. Then the real party begins. A keyboard player and singer with bouzouki (an oval-shaped instrument similar to a guitar) start belting out tunes for Greek line dancing. The place erupts in a lot of singing, whooping and tapping of feet. With appetites renewed from energetic dancing, there comes a delicious finale - deep-fried and crispy Bourekia pastry with sweet goat's cheese inside and the outside covered in icing sugar. A couple of nights later, we decide to go for a more sober and manageable affair in Apollonia's Alati Greek restaurant, which serves a six-course meze which we enjoy on the outside terrace in November's very pleasant 23C. For a Sunday drive, the lower Troodos mountains are calling just as a storm is brewing. We take in some spectacular countryside views for 16 miles until we arrive in Lofou village. The gods are with us, the clouds part, the rain stops and the sun shines. We enjoy a stroll around narrow cobbled streets before rolling thunder threatens another downpour. Our refuge is the community cafe with blue gingham tablecloths over old wooden tables on a covered veranda. I'm corrected when asking for a Greek coffee. Schoolboy error! A very proud and fortunately smiling lady insists her brew is 'Cyprus coffee' and is best served with village ladies' sweetly preserved walnuts, quince and citrus apple. An excellent recommendation and all for a few euros. Having a car is essential for the full Cyprus experience. At Limassol Salt Lake we tentatively follow others driving on to the salt flat called Lady's Mile, named after a horse called 'Lady' who belonged to a British colonial governor. It is a little adventure on the smoothly packed salt surface, and in the distance, there are hundreds of flamingos from Africa searching for shrimp. Our next journey is to Coral Bay. En route we take in another archaeological park, which echoes the once-thriving city kingdom of Kourion, with spectacular sea views from the magnificent Greco-Roman theatre still used for summertime musical and theatrical performances. In the Gladiator's House a beautifully restored mosaic depicts the valor and bravery of two fighting men wearing armoured helmets and facing each other with shields, clubs and swords – probably commemorating a famous battle to the death but there are no signs of who prevailed. Coral Bay's sweeping crescent-shaped 600 yards of soft sand, enclosed each end by limestone headlands, makes it easy to walk into the sea to swim safely in crystal water. Blood-red sunsets are spectacular. Locals run the publicly owned value-for-money beach cafes serving sandwiches and salads, Cypriot coffees (I get the order right this time) brewed with pride, cold beers and ice-creams. Two sunloungers and a parasol cost €7 a day. There are showers for €1 but I am caught out when the water supply turns off. With shampoo in my hair I have to go to the bar to get change for the slot. Not a pretty sight. Cali Resort & Spa, our accommodation near Paphos, is a short walk from the beach and the lively Coral Bay strip of bars, pubs and restaurants. Cali is an adults-only place, beautifully renovated, exuding serenity to rejuvenate mind and body around the large pool and spa. There's lavish buffets in Aria all-day dining for alfresco breakfast, lunch and dinner with show cooking stations where chefs use fresh Cypriot ingredients. Different cooking themes are provided each evening. In nearby Paphos old town, Koutourou restaurant is in a splendid building. It is full of old relics with a basket bike hanging from the beamed ceiling and very battered travelling cases. There are pedal-powered Singer sewing machines, old serving trays and hefty black typewriters. Demetris Nicolau, the owner and chef, along with two ladies, creates wonderful Mediterranean dishes for diners in three rooms where every marble-topped table is crammed. While walking through the narrow streets we can hear live Greek music which draws us to the Tavern Pagkratios where Lakis is playing the bouzouki and Michalis the guitar as they sing about love and world travel. The meze looks delicious. We return another night and have a great time. The orange-soaked cake for dessert is heavenly, so the gods are still with us.
