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Sky News
18 hours ago
- General
- Sky News
Body found in search for Briton who went missing during stag do in Portugal
A body has been found in the search for a missing Scottish man who disappeared while on a stag do in Portugal. Greg Monks, 38, was last seen in Albufeira during the early hours of Wednesday, 28 May, while enjoying the first night of a five-day stay. A major search was launched for the Cambuslang man, with his parents and girlfriend flying out to Portugal to also provide assistance. His sisters, Jillian and Carlyn, previously spoke to Sky News about the family's devastation at his disappearance. Speaking to The UK Tonight with Sarah-Jane Mee before the police's announcement, they described their brother as a "big part of our family". 9:36 Local police confirmed on Wednesday that a body had been found in the Cerro de Aguia area, where Mr Monks was believed to have been last seen. A statement by Portuguese police said the body was located on a vacant and uneven lot. The force added: "After the competent judicial inspection has been carried out, the body will be removed to the area's legal medicine office for an autopsy to be performed." Mr Monks was earlier described by his sisters as a "real family man". When his family arrived in Albufeira, police told them they had spotted Mr Monks twice on CCTV footage walking around the residential area. The area where he was last seen - more than an hour's walk from the Albufeira Strip - had a lot of rough terrain, including rocky outcrops and cliffs. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it was supporting Mr Monks' family and was "in contact with the local authorities".
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Body found in search for stag party Scot missing in Portugal
A body has been found in the search for a Scottish man reported missing in Monks, 38, was reported missing last week after leaving the main strip in Albufeira in the Algarve in the early hours of Wednesday Monks, from Cambuslang, near Glasgow, had travelled to the resort on 27 May on a stag party with Portuguese national Policia Judiciaria said the body of a man was found in the Cerro de Aguia area on Wednesday morning. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Chinese takeaway says it is 'number one' in Glasgow
Kam Wa, based in Pollokshaws, is in the running alongside Asian Tandoori (Cambuslang), Chippy Mahal (Kilsyth), Clay Oven Tandoori (Giffnock), Catch (Giffnock), Levant (Glasgow), Rowans Deli (Glasgow), Spring Garden (Clydebank), The Kraken Chippy (Cambuslang) and Umairs (East Kilbride). (Image: Co-owners Joo Long Alvin Ou, left and Jonathan McDougall, pictured by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) 'We've always been number one, in my opinion, and we're hoping to win,' Joo Long Alvin Ou said. Joo Long, who co-owns Kam Wa with Jonathan McDougall, added: 'It's a pleasure to have made the final, it feels nice, and I want to thank everyone for voting.' According to Joo Long, the restaurant's strong relationship with customers is why Kam Wa has made it into the top 10. But it is also about the quality of food and service. Jonathan said: 'We are proud to use the very best ingredients on the market for our meat and vegetables. 'We are in very early every day to serve our customers fresh food, and we deliver fast to our customers daily.' (Image: Co-owners Joo Long Alvin Ou, left and Jonathan McDougall, pictured by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Hailed as an impressive restaurant with tasty and decent portions, reviews on Just Eat also show just how valued this Southside-based spot is among customers. One person wrote: "Great food and fast delivery as always - favourite takeaway now.' Another said: 'Excellent food and quick delivery. Will definitely be ordering again soon!" A third added: 'Always impressed how the food is packaged so there's no spillage. Food was tasty (with) decent portions.' The eatery even won Best Chinese Takeaway at the Scottish Business Awards this year. (Image: Co-owners Joo Long Alvin Ou, left and Jonathan McDougall, pictured by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Kam Wa sells a host of the nation's favourite dishes as well as some unique menu items. Customers can order the likes of Dim Sum, Chow Mein, Fried Rice dishes and soup, as well as Salt and Chilli Chow Mein, Mini Meals and a Dim Sum Combination. (Image: Co-owners Joo Long Alvin Ou, left and Jonathan McDougall, pictured by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) For more information about Kam Wa, visit You can also find them on Facebook,
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Glasgow team complete Edinburgh Marathon for 'important' cause
Eight charity workers successfully completed the Edinburgh Marathon. Staff members from the Glasgow-based Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) braved the harsh weather to take on different 'legs' of the 26.2-mile course. Advertisement The colleagues tackled the Royal leg, the Cock and Pan Leg, the Gosford Leg and the Glory Leg, which are 8.3 miles, 5.5 miles, 8 miles and 4.4 miles respectively. Read more: Former Glasgow football ground could become nationally important site Jennifer Adams, 53, from Cambuslang, ran the 4.4-mile 'Glory' leg, and her team finished the race in four hours and 13 minutes. The other SCIAF team completed the race in three hours and 54 minutes. Jennifer said: "I loved doing the Glory Run – I got the cheers from all the supporters on the streets for doing the least amount of miles! "It was an amazing day for all our colleagues – great atmosphere and camaraderie among us all, despite me getting absolutely pelted with hail and wind and rain two minutes into my run. Advertisement "2026 – I'll watch from the street and cheer!" Jennifer Adams (Image: Supplied) One of the charity's main reasons for running the marathon was to contribute to the "Relay of Hope," a global movement designed to draw attention to the worldwide debt crisis. SCIAF are participating in the cause to call for the cancellation of crippling debts that trap countries in cycles of poverty. The team have create an online fundraising page to raise donations for the cause which is available here: SCIAF has spent nearly six decades helping people in the world's poorest places to escape poverty, protect their living conditions and aid disaster recovery. Read more: Immersive Tutankhamun exhibition to bring ancient Egypt to Glasgow this summer Ben Wilson, from Rutherglen, who ran the eight-mile Gosford Leg, said: 'I only ran eight miles. Advertisement "Some kids in the countries we work in walk that distance just to get to and from school. "That's why the work that SCIAF does is so important, especially our campaign on debt this year. "Until countries can break free from the shackles of unjust global debt, they won't be able to fully break out of the cycles of poverty they're trapped in. "I really hope us running the marathon will encourage others to sign our petition and call on politicians to put people ahead of profit."
Daily Record
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Aberdeen are Celtic treble-busters as Kevin Nisbet helps Dons to first Scottish Cup win since 1990
The Cambuslang star, on loan from Millwall, was part of the Dons side as they stunned Celtic Cambuslang star Kevin Nisbet helped Aberdeen lift the Scottish Cup for the first time since 1990 with a penalty shootout win over Celtic. The Dons destroyed Celtic's treble hopes at Hampden, winning 4-3 in the shootout after a lacklustre 90 minutes saw both sides concede from own goals. Alfie Dorrington knocked the ball into his own net late in the first-half and after the break Hoops goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel produced a howler in the 83rd minute when he turned a cross into the Celtic goal to send the clash to extra-time. Neither side could be separated in the additional period, despite Dante Polvara firing just over for the Pittodrie men and Jeff Schlupp hitting the bar for Celtic, but the Dons delivered in the shootout. Dimitar Mitov was the hero as he saved from Celtic skipper Callum McGregor and Alistair Johnson from the spot, sparking wild scences in the red end of Hampden. Nisbet, who lost the 2021 Scottish Cup final to St Johnstone when he was at Hibs, started the game for the Dons but the 28-year-old Millwall loanee was substituted after 79 minutes for Dante Polvara. It is Celtic's first Scottish Cup final defeat since 2002 and Aberdeen's first win since 1990 when, ironically, they beat the Hoops on penalties. They won that one 9-8 in the shootout after a 0-0 draw. Shootout hero Mitov told the BBC: "I have no words. Everybody doubted that we could do it, but we knew with a good game plan, following instructions, working hard, we'd get a victory. "We were outstanding today. Sometimes, penalties go to luck. We rode our luck. We are cup champions, nobody cares how we did it. "He [Thelin] is the best manager I've ever worked with. On a day-to-day basis, how he manages us, how he trains us, the little details he puts in. He always said 'when we win the final'. There were no 'ifs'. "That mentality went to the boys, and we believed it. Everyone said 'when not if'. That was the turning point today."
