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BBC News
15-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jeanes guides Glamorgan to cup win over Derbyshire
An unbeaten century from Daisy Jeanes steered Glamorgan to a comfortable nine-wicket win over Derbyshire in the Women's One Day Cup at Glamorgan chasing 214 to win, Jeanes hit 115 not out and captain Lauren Parfitt made 71 in an opening partnership of and Bethan Gammon (22 not out) took Glamorgan home with 13 overs to were restricted to 213-7 despite an innings of 80 from opener Ella home side were 151-2 at one point, but lost wickets steadily with two victims apiece for Eve Jackson, Gemma Porter and Sara next face Lancashire Thunder in the third round of the T20 Cup at Brecon on Saturday, 17 May.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Mystery as Brit tourist vanishes in Spain after missing his plane home from Benidorm holiday - as family launches urgent appeal for help
The family of a British man are 'very worried' after he failed to catch his flight home three days ago. An appeal has been launched to find Tim Wager, 39, who arrived at Alicante-Elche Airport at around 9pm on Tuesday. The appeal said: 'Tim arrived at Alicante Airport at 9pm near the Bus Stop/Taxi Ranks. 'His phone was tracked up to this point. His family presume he left his phone on a bus or taxi and thought he was flying back. 'Tim hasn't arrived back in England and his phone has now been dead for two days.' 'Tim can be vulnerable when drinking,' it added, 'he is traveling alone and most likely to be in or around Alicante Airport... his family are very worried.' An appeal has been launched to find Tim Wager, 39, who arrived at Alicante-Elche Airport at around 9pm on Tuesday 'Tim hasn't arrived back in England and his phone has now been dead for two days,' worried family said A family member told a local Benidorm group on Facebook that Tim was staying at the BH Los Angeles Hotel The last pinged location of Tim's phone was closer to the resort of Benidorm, according to the appeal. A family member told a local Benidorm group on Facebook that Tim was staying at the BH Los Angeles Hotel. The British Embassy has been contacted for comment. News of Tim's disappearance comes after the body of a British national washed up on a beach in the Spanish coastal last week. Jeff Duffield was found dead on April 23, just hours after his wife had alerted the police and reported him missing on social media. Police were initially unable to identify the body, which was found without any identification, but confirmation of Mr Duffield's death was shared by his family on social media. 'We have unfortunately found out that Jeff has passed away,' a relative confirmed on Facebook. 'Thank you for all your lovely comments and please allow my mam the privacy she deserves. 'Not the usual happy post I imagine this group is used to so I apologise.' The update was greeted with sadness by friends of Mr Duffield. Benidorm tourist Jeff Duffield was found dead on Wednesday evening, just hours after his wife had alerted the police that he was missing 'Very sad news today to hear about the passing of a top lad and dedicated family man and old friend,' wrote one friend of Mr Duffield on social media Mr Duffield's death comes after the body of fellow Benidorm tourist John George was discovered in January. Mr George was reported missing after failing to board his flight home 'Very sad news today to hear about the passing of a top lad and dedicated family man and old friend,' wrote one person. Mr Duffield's wife had previously shared an anguished appeal for help with the group. 'My husband Jeff Duffield has been missing in Benidorm since 12.30 23/04/2025,' she wrote. 'I've reported it to police if anyone sees him please could you contact me, I'm worried sick. Thank you.' The discovery of a body was confirmed by Spanish National Police the following day. It is understood that the family did not approach the British Foreign Office for assistance. Initial reports suggest that Mr Duffield's death is not being treated as suspicious.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
MP calls for apology over 'Labour hounding'
The MP for Canterbury Rosie Duffield, who left the Labour Party because she said she felt "hounded" over her views on gender, has said she wants an apology from the prime minister. Ms Duffield now sits as an independent MP after falling out with the leadership over several issues, including her stance on women-only spaces. On 16 April the Supreme Court ruled the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, a ruling Sir Keir Starmer has said he agrees with. Speaking to BBC Radio Kent, Ms Duffield said she would like an apology from her former leader for how she was treated, but added it was "pretty obvious he's not going to, isn't it?" "I would like an apology for all of the members of the Labour Party who've been investigated, blocked, barred from being candidates," she said. "That's happened for the last few years and we'll never know the names of a lot of those people, they've had to stay anonymous. "These are people who've lost their jobs in government departments and the NHS, just for stating their views about biological sex, which are actually protected by law." When asked if she thought an apology would be made, she said: "I think it would be nice, but he's not going to, that's just not his style." Ms Duffield quit the party in September after being re-elected as Labour MP for Canterbury in July 2024, and said she could not see herself returning under the current leadership. "I'd like to rejoin, my values are core Labour values, I'm not going to change that, I'm never going to be a member of any other party but I can't imagine being able to do that under Keir Starmer's leadership, if I'm honest," she said. Supreme court backs "biological" definition of a woman Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court ruling Westminster's tortuous battle with the gender question Downing Street declined to give an official response to Ms Duffield's claims, but pointed to Sir Keir's words on the Supreme Court ruling, when he welcomed the decision, as it had given "much needed clarity for drawing up guidance". "A woman is an adult female, the court has made that absolutely clear," the spokesperson added. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. 'I will have a stronger voice as an independent' - MP Starmer's Labour about greed and power, says Duffield Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says Labour candidate Rosie Duffield cancels hustings Labour MP considers future after 'harassment' Prime Minister's office
Metro
26-04-2025
- Metro
'Lovely' British man found dead on Benidorm beach named
A British man whose body was found washed up on a beach in Benidorm has been named and pictured. Jeff Duffield's body was discovered on the shore of the Spanish resort on Wednesday night. A member of his family shared news of his death on a Facebook group. They wrote 'We have unfortunately found out that Jeff has passed away. 'Thank you for all your lovely comments and please allow my mam the privacy she deserves. 'Not the usual happy post I imagine this group is used to so I apologise.' A friend, meanwhile, posted: 'Very sad news today to hear about the passing of a top lad and dedicated family man and old friend Jeff Duffield.' Mr Duffield's wife had previously posted an appeal on social media to find her husband, reports The Sun. She wrote: 'My husband Jeff Duffield has been missing in Benidorm since 12.30 23/04/2025. 'I've reported it to police if anyone sees him please could you contact me, I'm worried sick. Thank you.' Spain's National Police said on Thursday they had found a body on the beach with no ID the night before. A force spokesperson said that the body belonged to a white male. They said at the time: 'We can confirm that a body was found on a beach in Benidorm last night. 'The individual has not been identified as there was no ID on his person.' The Sun quoted a police source who said there was nothing pointing to the death being suspicious or the result of a crime. Mr Duffield's death comes after a surge in crime and gang activity on the Costa Blanca. Police have warned tourists to be on the look out for criminals who often target holiday makers. In May last year, police arrested two men they caught allegedly robbing a British man by using a martial art stranglehold in Benidorm. More Trending One particular street in the popular resort has been dubbed 'Muggers Alley' due to the high volume of ambushes there. There was also the horrific case of a British woman being gang-raped by three men in 2023. They were later convicted of the horrific crime. A dad-of-two from Belfast, called John George, meanwhile, was killed in the region in December last year. Jonny Smyth was arrested in Portugal last month over his death. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Real Madrid respond to Copa del Rey final boycott claim over referee comments MORE: F1 fans all say the same thing after Madrid Grand Prix track is revealed MORE: 'The only place that still does free tapas': Your favourite Spanish cities that aren't Barcelona or Madrid
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Family pay heartbreaking tributes to British man after his body was found washed up on Benidorm beach
Tributes have been paid to a 'dedicated family man' after his body was found washed up on a beach in the Spanish coastal resort of Benidorm. Jeff Duffield was found dead on Wednesday evening, just hours after his wife had alerted the police and reported him missing on social media. Police were initially unable to identify the body of the British man, who was found without any identification. News of Mr Duffield's death was shared by his family on social media. 'We have unfortunately found out that Jeff has passed away,' a relative confirmed on Facebook. 'Thank you for all your lovely comments and please allow my mam the privacy she deserves. 'Not the usual happy post I imagine this group is used to so I apologise.' The update was greeted with sadness by friends of Mr Duffield. 'Very sad news today to hear about the passing of a top lad and dedicated family man and old friend,' wrote one person. Mr Duffield's wife had previously shared an anguished appeal for help with the group. 'My husband Jeff Duffield has been missing in Benidorm since 12.30 23/04/2025,' she wrote. 'I've reported it to police if anyone sees him please could you contact me, I'm worried sick. Thank you.' The discovery of a body was confirmed by Spanish National Police the following day. 'We can confirm that a body was found on a beach in Benidorm last night,' said a police spokesperson. 'The individual has not been identified as there was no ID on his person.' It is understood that the family did not approach the British Foreign Office for assistance. Initial reports suggest that Mr Duffield's death is not being treated as suspicious. The incident follows the fatal shooting of John George, a father-of-two from Belfast, whose body was discovered hidden lemon trees in an orchard between the towns of Rojales and Torrevieja in January. After staying at a friend's home in nearby Alicante, the 37-year-old left to meet up with friends in Benidorm. HIs family reported him missing after he failed to catch a scheduled flight home. Two arrests have since been made in connection with the case. The incidents come against a wider backdrop of rising crime on the Costa Blanca, with police warning that local gangs are targeting tourists.
