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The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Summer crimewave in top holiday spot popular with Irish as tourists targeted by criminal gang amid protest chaos
IRISH people abroad are being warned of a criminal gang taking wallets, phones, ID documents and designer items from unsuspecting tourists. Police in 5 Palma de Mallorca in a popular holiday spot amongst Irish tourists Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 The summer crimewave comes alongside protests against tourists Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd And nearly 50 pickpockets and petty thieves who "have their sights set" on tourist victims have been arrested in the past month by National Police on the holiday island announced on Monday they had brought forward 'Operation Summer' by bringing in extra officers from the mainland. The top cops, working alongside town hall-employed local police, specialise in "prevent and rapid response" crimefighting. A spokesman for the force in Majorca said: 'They will serve on the island for a month as a prelude to the incorporation of other units who will work in the municipality of Palma ahead of the arrival of reinforcements in Manacor in Majorca, READ MORE IN TRAVEL The summer crimewave comes as tourists heading across Europe fear they will be targeted by protestors holding across the Spanish archipelago's islands, including Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura, last May, with around 23,000 chanting: "The Canaries has a limit." And This summer, MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Meanwhile, detectives in Majorca revealed the first arrest figures linked to the 'Operation Summer' advance last night. Thousands of anti-tourist protesters flood Spanish hols hotspots & call on mob to super glue holiday rental locks So far, 19 pickpockets and petty thieves that were operating in the Palma's Playa de Palma coastal area at nighttime have been arrested. In Palma's urban area, cops said 30 people who were "mostly pickpockets" were lifted by officers. Detailing the latest arrests this week, the spokesman added: 'On Tuesday police in Playa de Palma arrested three men, two Romanians and a Moroccan, on suspicion of theft, fraud and misappropriation.. GANG WORKING TOGETHER 'One of them turned out to be wanted for drug trafficking. 'They are members of a criminal gang specialising in targeting tourists holidaying on the Majorcan coast. 'They acted on a task-sharing basis, taking belongings from holidaymakers including wallets and purses with ID documents and bank cards they then used for purchases in different shops or to take out money from cash machines. 'When they were arrested officers seized a rental car they had not returned to the hire car firm which they are suspected of intending to keep. '€1,200 in cash was also confiscated from them along with two mobiles phones worth more than £850 each, documents and other high-end stolen items like designer sunglasses. CRIMINALS 'CRAWLING ON SAND' 'All the items recovered had been reported stolen and have been returned to their rightful owners. 'In the early hours of Tuesday morning police arrested two minors in Playa de Palma they had spotted crawling across the sand to take the belongings of some tourists who were in the sea. 'They were intercepted and the stolen items recovered. 'The detainees reacted aggressively when they were being arrested by kicking and punching the officers. 'On Tuesday afternoon around 3.30pm near Palma Cathedral two pickpockets were intercepted by police as they pinched a purse from a holidaymaker's bag. 'The officers were able to return the stolen purse, which had 1,500 US dollars and other valuables inside, to the victim on the spot.' STING OPS One police insider told today how the criminals officers are tackling as part of Operation Summer "have their sights set" on tourists who tend to be more distracted and carry large amounts of cash. They added: "Many of the offenders are being caught red-handed by undercover cops disguised as holidaymakers themselves so they can blend in better." Although Playa de Palma east of the Majorcan capital is more popular with German and Dutch tourists, Irish nationals are being targeted in Palma centre. The pickpocket and petty theft figures released by National Police earlier this week are separate to those of another national Spanish police force, the Civil Guard, who are responsible for areas like party hot spot Magaluf. The Civil Guard also brings in reinforcements every summer in Majorca to cope with the influx of criminals who base themselves on the island during peak season to take advantage of the fact there are more people to target than in winter. 5 Nearly 50 pickpockets and petty thieves have been nabbed by police in Majorca over the past month Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 Locals at a demonstration against mass tourism in Majorca last summer Credit: Alamy Live News 5 Distracted tourists are being targeted by the criminals Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hip-hop trio Kneecap say cops ‘trying to silence them' at first major gig since Liam O'Hanna charged with terror offence
KNEECAP claimed cops are "trying to silence them" at their first major gig since a band member was charged with a terror offence. The 5 Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara of Kneecap perform at Wide Awake Festival last night Credit: Getty 5 Mo Chara of Kneecap performs at Brockwell Park on May 23 Credit: Getty 5 Kneecap performs beneath a 'Free Palestine' sign onstage during Wide Awake Festival 2025 at Brockwell Park in south London Credit: AFP Liam O'Hanna, 27, was flag. The rapper is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18. Mo Chara (O'Hanna), Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) and balaclava-wearing DJ Próvaí (JJ Ó Dochartaigh) played songs from their album Fine Art. Read More It has seen a surge in streaming since the controversy began. The album includes a song called The Recap which was released only hours earlier. It begins with a clip of a news report about the counter-terrorism investigation. O'Hanna joked with fans that they would have to write to him in jail, the Most read in Showbiz These include sets at the They are listed to perform on the Saturday at Glastonbury, but some politicians have called for the trio to be barred. The rapper is due in court the week before the festival starts. O'Hanna was charged after allegedly displaying the banner in support of the Iranian proxy militants in Lebanon. The incident unfolded on November 21 last year at the O2 Forum, in Kentish Town, London. Officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command launched an urgent probe after being made aware on April 22. An investigation was carried out after reviewing video footage from the event. O'Hanna, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was later charged under the Terrorism Act 2000. At least three cops were seen walking into the venue at around 7.35pm. The rapper could be seen in videos on social media arriving on stage with tape covering his mouth. He then joked about being careful about what he said, adding that he wanted to thank his lawyer. Formed in 2017, the group are known for their provocative lyrics in both Irish and English, and their merchandise. Their best-known tracks include Get Your Brits Out, Better Way To Live, featuring Grian Chatten from Fontaines DC, and 3Cag. 5 Mo Chara of Kneecap performing on Friday night Credit: Getty 5 Kneecap perform onstage during Wide Awake Festival 2025 Credit: AFP
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Beloved soap pulled off air in surprise schedule shake-up – but there's another way fans can watch
It comes after a recent shake-up left fans worried about a mass exodus of cast POT LUCK Beloved soap pulled off air in surprise schedule shake-up – but there's another way fans can watch A BELOVED Aussie soap has been ripped off the air to make way for a sporting broadcast. Home and Away will not air on Channel 5 from Wednesday until Friday, but keen viewers can still catch this week's episodes on 5Stream or on the network's streaming catch-up service. Advertisement 5 Home and Away will not be aired on Channel 5 for the rest of the week Credit: Getty 5 Instead the Snooker World Seniors Championship will air on the network Credit: Getty 5 Soap fans were reminder on social media Credit: instagram/@insidesoapmagazine The beach-based soap has been replaced this week by the live broadcast of the Snooker World Seniors Championship. The sports tournament begins on May 7 and runs until May 11, with 16 players competing to take out the big prize. Some of the sport's biggest legends are competing at the Crucible with the winner of the iconic event eligible to take home a whopping £20,000. The surprise schedule shake-up comes just a few weeks after show bosses revealed exciting new opening titles for 2025. Advertisement home and away HOME & LA Home & Away star unrecognisable with new life and career 13 years after quitting The new titles, which have been refreshed for the first time in 17 years, were unveiled in February in a social media post. While some fans praised the new look opener, some were concerned it signalled more changes were coming to Home and Away, including a mass cast exodus. And while some fans have praised the video with one stating: "Great to see H&A's iconic opening titles back, "I've missed seeing the characters sitting on that amazing beach gazing out to the sea deep in thought! Advertisement "Colleen Smart got a mention in a recent episode too. And Marilyn was chatting away on the burger phone in the diner! Love it!" "I (Soph) have mixed feels. Opening titles need updating when cast members leave to stop them getting out of date. Neighbours star has barely aged a day as he appears on This Morning 23 years after he quit the Aussie soap "Also, Leah/Justin and Mac/Levi have been filmed as couples. "But other couples (like Remi/Bree) have been filmed separately. To cut them out later??" said one worried fan. Advertisement Another added: "It's very possible with 3 year contracts for some about to come to an end." Back in 2020, the show faced uncertainty due to the Covid pandemic, wage cuts and falling viewing figures. Channel Five bosses decided to ration Home and Away episodes as television channels struggled with the impact of the pandemic. Since then however, it seems to have found its feet again especially after Neighbours was axed and then successfully rebooted just a few months later. Advertisement 5 Fans can still catch this week's episodes on 5Star Credit: Handout
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Beloved soap pulled off air in surprise schedule shake-up – but there's another way fans can watch
A BELOVED Aussie soap has been ripped off the air to make way for a sporting broadcast. Home and Away will not air on Channel 5 from Wednesday until Friday, but keen viewers can still catch this week's episodes on 5Stream or on the network's streaming catch-up service. Advertisement 5 Home and Away will not be aired on Channel 5 for the rest of the week Credit: Getty 5 Instead the Snooker World Seniors Championship will air on the network Credit: Getty 5 Soap fans were reminder on social media Credit: instagram/@insidesoapmagazine The beach-based soap has been replaced this week by the live broadcast of the Snooker World Seniors Championship. The sports tournament begins on May 7 and runs until May 11, with 16 players competing to take out the big prize. Some of the sport 's biggest legends are competing at the Crucible with the winner of the iconic event eligible to take home a whopping £20,000. The surprise schedule shake-up comes just a few weeks after show bosses revealed exciting new opening titles for 2025. Advertisement home and away The new titles, which have been refreshed for the first time in 17 years, were unveiled in February in a social media post. While some fans praised the new look opener, some were concerned it signalled more changes were coming to Home and Away, including a mass cast exodus. And while some fans have praised the video with one stating: "Great to see H&A's iconic opening titles back, "I've missed seeing the characters sitting on that amazing beach gazing out to the sea deep in thought! Advertisement Most read in TV "Colleen Smart got a mention in a recent episode too. And Marilyn was chatting away on the burger phone in the diner! Love it!" "I (Soph) have mixed feels. Opening titles need updating when cast members leave to stop them getting out of date. Neighbours star has barely aged a day as he appears on This Morning 23 years after he quit the Aussie soap "Also, Leah/Justin and Mac/Levi have been filmed as couples. "But other couples (like Remi/Bree) have been filmed separately. To cut them out later??" said one worried fan. Advertisement Another added: "It's very possible with 3 year contracts for some about to come to an end." Back in 2020, the show faced uncertainty due to the Covid pandemic, wage cuts and falling viewing figures. Channel Five bosses decided to ration Home and Away episodes as television channels struggled with the impact of the pandemic. Since then however, it seems to have found its feet again especially after Neighbours was axed and then successfully rebooted just a few months later. Advertisement 5 Fans can still catch this week's episodes on 5Star Credit: Handout 5 Or watch them on Channel 5's streaming service Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Guiffre's brother posts heartwarming photo after sister's tragic death aged 41
VIRGINIA Guiffre's brother has paid tribute to his sister with a sweet photograph after her tragic death at the age of 41. The mum-of-three, who was sex trafficked by Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was 17, 5 Virginia Roberts Giuffre, pictured with a photo of herself as a teen, has died by suicide Credit: Getty 5 Virginia's family said the toll of her abuse became 'unbearable' Credit: PA 5 Virginia's brother Danny Wilson (right) paid tribute to his sister with a photo of the pair and another man Credit: Facebook Her family said the toll of her abuse was "so heavy" it became "unbearable for Virginia to handle its weight". On Saturday, Virginia's brother Danny Wilson paid tribute to his sister on Facebook with a photo of the pair and another man. Virginia is seen smiling at the camera with her arm around her brother. The other man is believed to be her older brother Sky . Read more on Virginia Virginia's family said: "It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia. "She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking." They added: "Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors. "In the end, the toll of abuse is so heavy that it became unbearable for Virginia to handle its weight." Most read in The Sun Police confirmed emergency services were called to reports of an unresponsive woman at a property in the Perth suburb of Neergabby on Friday night. Paying tribute, Virginia's long-time publicist Dini von Mueffling said her client was "one of the most extraordinary human beings I have ever had the honour to know". "Deeply loving, wise, and funny, she was a beacon to other survivors and victims," she added. "It was the privilege of a lifetime to represent her." Sigrid McCawley, a lawyer for Virginia, said in a statement: "Her courage pushed me to fight harder, and her strength was awe-inspiring. "The world has lost an amazing human being today. Rest in peace, my sweet angel." It comes just weeks after Virginia, who was believed to have separated from her husband, was treated in an Australian hospital following a bus crash. 5 Virginia was one of the most outspoken accusers of Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell Credit: PA 5 Police confirmed emergency services received reports of an unresponsive woman at a property in the Perth suburb of Neergabby on Friday night She was charged with breaching a family violence restraining order in Ocean Reef, near Perth, on February 2, Western Australia Courts said. Virginia's case was first heard in Joondalup Magistrates' Court in northern Perth on March 14, where she did not enter a plea. The matter was adjourned to June 11 for a plea hearing, according to Western Australia Courts. American-born Virginia lived in Australia for years, becoming an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in the prolonged downfall of disgraced paedophile financier Epstein. The mum, who leaves behind three children, sued Prince Andrew in 2021, claiming she was trafficked and forced to have sex with the Duke on three occasions when she was a teen. It was the first time she had brought action against him after going public with the allegations in 2011. She claimed she was trafficked and forced to have sex with the Andrew for the first time at Maxwell's house in London after a night out at the club Tramp. Virginia also claimed she was forced to have sex with the Duke on at least two further occasions by Maxwell and Epstein. Her legal team argued she was a "frightened, vulnerable child with no one there to protect her" when she was allegedly abused by Andrew, saying "no person, whether President or Prince, is above the law ".
