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Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Daily Mail
British mother on holiday in Spain causes outrage after reserving EIGHT sunbeds for her family at the pool - before going out for the day
A mother has been caught up in the great sunbed debate after revealing she gets up early to reserve eight loungers for her family - before heading off for breakfast and a shopping trip. Stephanie is currently on holiday in Fuerteventura in Las Palmas, Spain, with her partner and six children, and has faced a common dilemma affecting holidaymakers across the continent - the battle for a spot around the pool. The 29-year-old mother from Wales revealed her answer to securing sun loungers is to wake up at the crack of dawn to place towels on the beds, before going about her morning as normal. Posting a clip of her strategy on TikTok, Stephanie argued she has a 'big family' and so needs to take drastic measures to ensure they're all comfortable during the day. The video - which racked up 120,000 views - was met with criticism from viewers who questioned why she had taken up spaces at the pool during the height of summer. Stephanie told her followers: 'First things first, we have to claim our sunbeds at the pool area. We have come as a big family so we have to be there early.' However, instead of spending the first hours of daylight soaking up the Spanish rays, took her brood out for breakfast and a shopping trip - while their towels remained on the empty sunbeds. The family travelled into the town where they tucked into a traditional English breakfast at a cafe they had visited 'every single day' of the trip so far. She said the baked beans, sausages, black pudding, bacon, hash browns, tomato, toast and eggs were 'amazing', while her children opted to tuck into a frittata and pancakes. After tucking into their cooked breakfasts, the family set off on a shopping trip in the area, searching for holiday souvenirs in tourist shops. But it wasn't until they'd finished purchasing clothes that they returned to their hotel, where they then enjoyed the pool and the loungers, after seemingly spending a couple of hours sightseeing. This angered some viewers who commented their thoughts on the clip, with one writing: 'I can't believe you claim the sunbeds and then leave.' Another penned: 'Why claim sun beds if you're going out for the day?' A third said: 'All hotels should do the same thing. After 30 minutes of not being on sun lounger, towels are removed and other people get them.' A fourth commented: 'Sorry but your towels would be in the pool.' Elsewhere on her profile, Stephanie - who is a 'mummy to five boys and one girl' -was also unclear about whether her annual leave had been approved by her work. She filmed her Ryanair flight taking off and said: 'Too late when you're in another country.' Stephanie also wrote in another clip 'School: Your child is absent' and accompanied it with a video of her young daughter paddling around the pool in the resort. '[She's] living her best life,' the content creator wrote. The reignition of the sun lounger debate comes as the UK regions with the worst offenders for sun bed snatchers was revealed - with the West Midlands topping the list. Brits who live in this area are most likely to get up early when they're on holiday in order to reserve their sunbed. This was closely followed by people living in England's North West and North East, Wales and Northern Ireland. The results come from a YouGov survey of more than 2,500 UK adults, who were asked about their part in the so-called 'sunbed wars'. Those living in the South West and Yorkshire and the Humber are least likely to spring out of bed to snatch a lounger. Across the UK, 12 per cent of those asked admitted to this behaviour – with people in Northern Ireland and Wales just above the UK average, and Scotland coming in at 10 per cent. Though over one in ten revealed this habit, it marks a decrease from the 72 per cent who admitted doing so five years ago, according to GetYourGuide, an online marketplace for travel activities. Benjy Potter, a spokesperson for the company, said this shows that 'the days of getting up at the crack of dawn to simply sit are fading fast' – though footage on social media from this summer shows the dawn scramble is very much still a thing. Sunbed snatchers: Which area is guilty of breaking poolside rules? Region % of those of admit to waking upearly to reserve a lounger West Midlands 15 Wales 13 North East England 13 North West England 13 Northern Ireland 13 East of England 12 London 12 South East England 12 East Midlands 10 Scotland 10 Yorkshire and the Humber 8 South West England 8 But it seems that some habits are harder to break. The research revealed that almost a quarter of Brits still indulge in a full English breakfast at the airport before jetting off. Booze has been given a brush-off, with 30 per cent of UK travellers saying they drink less alcohol on holiday now than they did five years ago. Only 12 per cent admit having a tipple at the airport before flying, with those in the North East (18 per cent) most likely to hit up Wetherspoons for a pint.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Victorious Orlando Pirates' dynamics shocked former LaLiga pro in their pre-season finale
Orlando Pirates teenager Mbekezeli Mbokazi was impressive in his side's 2-0 win over Granada on Saturday. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Orlando Pirates clinched a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Granada on Saturday at the Marbella Football Centre to end their pre-season tour of Spain on a high note. The result marked a significant morale boost for the Soweto giants, who had endured a string of challenging fixtures during their training stint abroad. After four games, Pirates secured their first tour win. Granada's head coach, José Rojo Martín – a former LaLiga professional – expressed admiration for Pirates' tactics. As part of his preparation for the match, he had reviewed footage of their goalless draw against Las Palmas last Thursday. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Speaking to SuperSport TV, a translator for Martín relayed the coach's surprise at the intensity and dynamics displayed by Orlando Pirates. 'He was quite shocked by the dynamic of the team, the intensity, and the quantity of the players,' he noted, adding: 'He has done the research and watched the match against Las Palmas.' The match against Granada began tentatively, with both sides feeling each other out during a stop-start opening quarter. Pirates created their first real chance in the 24th minute, though Mbekezeli Mbokazi's effort drifted wide. Mbokazi, surprisingly deployed at left-back, later found himself in several attacking roles but struggled to convert his opportunities. As the first half progressed, the Buccaneers began to find their rhythm. Boitumelo Radiopane came close to breaking the deadlock, but his header lacked the power to beat Granada goalkeeper Luca Zidane. Still, Pirates showcased their attacking intent, frequently surging forward with purpose. After a nervy first half, Pirates returned with renewed determination. Goalkeeper Sipho Chaine kept them in the contest with a string of crucial saves as Granada pressed forward. Persistence eventually paid off in the 82nd minute when Patrick Maswanganyi, well positioned inside the box, calmly slotted the ball into the net to hand Pirates the lead. The goal injected fresh energy into the side, and Relebohile Mofokeng soon doubled the advantage. After slipping past the final defender, he calmly finished into an open net to secure a deserved win. The result concluded Pirates' Spanish training camp on a high, leaving them unbeaten in their final three pre-season matches. As they return to South Africa to prepare for the 2025/26 season — starting with their MTN8 title defence against Polokwane City — their performances in Spain reflect a promising synergy that supporters hope will carry into the domestic campaign.
The National
5 days ago
- Sport
- The National
McKenna explains how Croatian legend sold him on Zagreb move
The Scotland defender has completed his surprise move to the Croatian side after leaving Las Palmas following their relegation from La Liga last term. And he was delighted to find out he will make history when he makes his Dinamo said: "I was told I will become the first Scot to play in Croatia. I didn't know that - I thought I was maybe one of the first and perhaps the first Scot at Dinamo, but I didn't know I was the first Scottish player in the country. "I hope I play well and that Scotland will be proud of me. Read more: "A lot of Croatian players have played in Scotland in recent years, but obviously no one before me has gone the other way. "I'm happy to be here. This is a huge club and I'm grateful for the opportunity they've given me. I'm looking forward to playing here for a few years. "First, my agent called me about the interest from Dinamo and then I spoke to Zvonimir Boban. "The great thing was that the conversation wasn't just about football, the whole family got involved. He even spoke to my girlfriend. We all felt welcome even before I officially arrived. It wasn't a difficult decision. I know they are a huge club because of everything they have done in European competitions. Growing up, I heard about them because they were always competitive in Europe. When I got the call, I didn't hesitate. "Dinamo gives me the opportunity to play in Europe and win trophies and I really liked that. They have been very successful for many years and I want to be a part of it."
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
Girl, 17, fights for life with 95% burns after she was set on fire by 'boat migrant who was due to be deported from Spain'
A 17-year-old Spanish girl is fighting for her life after she was set on fire by a migrant who was awaiting deportation. The victim suffered burns to 95% of her body after being torched on Wednesday morning in a squat in La Isleta neighbourhood in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Her alleged attacker is a 20-year-old Moroccan man named only as Abarrafia H. by Spanish press. He had arrived in the island of Lanzarote on a rubber dingy on June 2 before being transferred to Gran Canaria while he awaited deportation, S panish newspaper ABC reports. Harrowing footage shows the moment a blaze engulfed a house when a fire broke out after the victim was set alight. The unnamed teenage girl managed to escape the burning building, reportedly telling onlookers: 'It was him. He threw a burning piece of paper at me', before he fled the scene. The suspect has been arrested and cops are investigating whether a second person may have been involved in the horrific incident. But Abarrafia told police that it was an unfortunate accident, claiming that the mattress they were smoking on caught on fire before spreading to the teen. The teen was first rushed to a local hospital where she was treated for her burns, but has was then flown to a hospital in Seville on the mainland due to the severity of her injuries. The girl was living in a state care facility for minors and had been missing for three days, according to ABC. Sources close to her have claimed that the pair had been romantically involved and that she would run away from her care facility to see him. The local courts for violence against women have not intervened in the case while the police determine the context of their relationship. The teen was first rushed to a local hospital where she was treated for her burns, but was then flown to a hospital in Seville on the mainland due to the severity of her injuries. Abarrafia was also admitted into Doctor Negrin hospital following his arrest to be treated for smoke inhalation. He has since been discharged and remains under police custody. Abarrafia had been living in a home for refugees on the Spanish island which was close to the scene of the incident. In 2024, Spain received a record number of migrants who crossed illegally via sea, with more than 61,000 people having arrived on boats. Nearly 47,000 of those landed in the Canary Islands He received a deportation order shortly after his arrival in Spain as he lacked the legal documentation to stay in the country. His expulsion procedure allowed him a one-month period to appeal, but he never filed, it is understood. The Spanish archipelago off northwest Africa experiences large numbers of migrant arrivals, as people mainly from West Africa attempt the dangerous Atlantic crossing in ramshackle boats. In 2024, Spain received a record number of migrants who crossed illegally via sea, with more than 61,000 people having arrived on boats. Nearly 47,000 of those landed in the Canary Islands. They included several thousand unaccompanied minors.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
From Aberdeen to Zagreb: The Scottish football phenomenon that is no longer raising eyebrows
McKenna move and Miller speculation another example of why it's not just English clubs that want our players Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It was interesting to note the picture of Scott McKenna arriving at Zagreb airport that has been circulating on social media. He is captured meeting a Croatian delegation from Dinamo Zagreb, the Scotland defender's latest club. The reason the photograph catches the attention is not just because McKenna looks every bit as happy as anyone who has just a signed 'multi-year' contract - as it's been described – with the Croatian giants should look. Also drawing focus is the state of the two, it might even be three, suitcases that are included in the picture beside him. They appear be in pretty good condition. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad How can that be possible? They ought at the very least to look slightly battered. McKenna's career itinerary now reads like the tour stops of a rock band on a second-album-fans'-consolidation tour: places include Aberdeen, Nottingham, Copenhagen, Las Palmas and now Zagreb, where judging by the reaction, he's been welcomed with considerable enthusiasm by the locals who admire his intrepidness. Scott McKenna spent last season at Las Palmas and has now signed for Dinamo Zagreb. | AFP via Getty Images As for back home, the news has been greeted more matter-of-factly. 'Aye, I see that's McKenna away to Zagreb,' people are noting with a shrug. I mean, when two Scots have just lifted the Scudetto and another triumphed in the Italian Cup, it will take something pretty special to register on the Scots abroad Richter scale. There's also Max Johnston at current Austrian Bundesliga champions Sturm Graz. All this seems very pertinent as speculation continues about where Johnston's former Motherwell teammate Lennon Miller will be playing football come the Autumn internationals. Abroad? 'Yeah, Potentially,' said his dad, the former Aberdeen forward Lee, last week. Miller appears ideally suited to playing on the continent. About to turn 19, it might be early for the talented midfielder to make such a move, but he looked mature beyond his years while making his full Scotland debut against Liechtenstein in June. He's already comfortable wearing the captain's armband at Fir Park. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad So many examples for Scots to look at He might look towards Scott McTominay, a current demigod at Napoli, and think yes, I quite some fancy some of that. Then there's Oli Burke, more successful on the continent than he is in Britain it seems. His adventures continue with Bundesliga side Union Berlin next season. Perhaps it's understandable that tales of Scots abroad seem somewhat ten a penny these days. A friend recently sent a picture from a bar in Prague. As well as the Tour de France, where a Scot Oscar Onley is currently making an impact, the TV sport options being offered were the Champions League qualifier between Malmo and FC Iberia 1999 and 'Hamilton v Hearts in the Scottish Legue (sic) Cup'. Borders are increasingly irrelevant and have been going that way for a long time in fact. Players such as McKenna are becoming as recognisable abroad as they are in the streets of say, England, where Scottish footballers were and still are found in large numbers. Lennon Miller could be the next Scot to move abroad. | Getty Images Scots were perhaps slow to take up these far-flung opportunities, while clubs abroad were also slow to explore the Scottish market. Now, however, it's a case of go west, young man (Ryan Gauld is at Vancouver Whitecaps while Johnny Russell scored as recently as two weeks ago for Real Salt Lake City)– and east, north and south. Dundee's Fin Robertson even spent part of this summer training with Sergio Ramos and co at CF Monterrey. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jason Cummings recently featured in an entertaining episode of Open Goal. 'I love it mate – it's a different world out there,' reported the striker, who is now playing for Indian Super League club Mohun Bagan. The 29-year-old doesn't sound in a hurry to come back although he is of course nearer to where he now plays international football for Australia. Cummings' quote about it being a different world might be verging on Ian Rush's immortal observation that swapping Liverpool for Juventus was 'like going to a different country'. However, it seems a fair assessment, underlined by him describing pre-match scenes that included a 'ten-year old boy riding a horse waving a flare'. He was further enticed by his agent's discovery that there was 'Kingfisher on tap' in Kolkata. Cummings is having a ball and might not be thinking too deeply about the whys and wherefores of playing abroad and how it's helping his own development, as a person as well as a player. Miller might be different.
