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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Newlyweds 'heartbroken and embarrassed' as their honeymoon is cancelled
We were on cloud nine, then that was a bit of a kick in the teeth. It really upset us both A newlywed couple was left "heartbroken" after being denied boarding for their honeymoon flight due to a tear in one of their passports. Joe Barnes and Beccy Bestwick-Barnes had planned to jet off to Cyprus for a four-day holiday on Wednesday, August 6, just four days after tying the knot. However, the Nottinghamshire pair's £1,200 trip with TUI was ruined before they could even board the plane at East Midlands Airport. Airline staff noticed a small rip at the top of Mr Barnes' passport's main page and declared it too damaged to travel with. The newlywed's sadness comes after a disabled woman said her holiday was 'ruined' by EasyJet. Have you had a holiday go wrong? If you'd like to share your story, please email webtravel@ READ MORE: 'UK's weirdest arcade with a robot that massages your feet is the perfect day out' "We were all excited and happy, but they wouldn't allow us to use the passport. We were absolutely heartbroken at the airport. We were on cloud nine, then that was a bit of a kick in the teeth. It really upset us both," Beccy told Nottingham Post. Her husband added: "It's annoying. It was heartbreaking more than anything. To get refused at the airport like that, in front of the queues, is just embarrassing. When everyone's staring at you, it's just not nice. It was horrible, horrible." Joe, a 35-year-old forklift operator, has been left confused about the rejection. He said he had used the same passport for his stag do in Magaluf, booked via Jet2, just three weeks prior. According to the HM Passport Office may deem a passport damaged if any of its pages are "ripped, cut or missing." The document could also be considered damaged due to stains, holes or if the cover is detaching. TUI explained that Joe was denied travel at check-in because his passport was "very badly damaged". Airport staff believed the passport's pages seemed water-damaged and one had a small tear in the corner, according to the airline, which noted that it was adhering to government guidelines. A spokesperson for Swissport added: "We follow the UK Passport Office guidance which states that damaged passports, including ones with ripped pages, must be replaced. We'd encourage all travellers to check their passports before travelling, and refer to official websites such as for guidance." The couple mentioned they were unlikely to receive an insurance payout, but are hoping to reschedule their honeymoon for when their children return to school. A friend has launched a fundraiser to finance the trip, which has so far collected more than £800. Beccy, 38, added: "It puts a massive dampener on the whole thing. It's just shocking. You don't feel like it's happening to you. We were in shock at the airport."
Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Daily Record
Vulnerable schoolgirl 'booted' in face in horror attack as police launch probe
The attack on the 14-year-old was filmed and shared on Snapchat. A teenage girl required hospital treatment after she was violently attacked by a group of teenagers in a shocking assault in St Ann's Nottingham. The 14-year-old from Bulwell was reportedly "lured" into the area by someone she had recently befriended. The distressing videos - which we have chosen not to publish - show her sitting on a bench before being dragged by the hair to the pavement and punched repeatedly, reports Nottingham Post. Other teens then joined in on the attack, with one of them "booting" the girl in the face at the end of one of the clips. Her 25-year-old brother saw the videos after his sister was sent them by a friend who saw them on Snapchat. He said: "When me and my mum saw them, we felt sick. It's shocking and disgusting. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. 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. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The victim, who has a lifelong medical condition affecting her mental development is described as having the mind of a seven-year-old despite being 14. He said she struggles to concentrate at school and just wants to make friends. Despite the violent attack, doctors found only cuts and bruises following a CT scan. The victim cannot remember how long the assault laster, but neighbours told him it went on for around 10-15 minutes, before a resident came out of his house after hearing commotion. The victim's brother made a public appeal on Facebook following the incident and revealed he has received a number of messages from parents saying their children were attacked by the same teenagers pictured in the videos. He said: "I want something to be done about this because it's obviously not a one-off attack." Nottinghamshire Police confirmed an investigation is underway into the attack, which happened at around 9pm on Thursday, June 19, on Abbotsford Drive. A spokesperson for the force explained the 14-year-old suffered bruises to her arms and shoulders and bruising and scratches to her face. Police constable Ruby Trigger, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This was a completely unacceptable attack on a vulnerable teenage girl. Thankfully, she did not suffer serious injury but this must have been a frightening ordeal for her. "We take incidents of this nature very seriously as we understand the impact they can have on the victim and their family. Officers have been working hard to understand exactly what happened by conducting a CCTV trawl in the area and carrying out other local inquiries. "I would urge anyone who was in the area and saw what happened, or has any information that could assist our investigation, including anyone who may have recorded CCTV, dashcam, doorbell, or mobile phone footage, to please call us on 101, quoting incident number 844 of 19 June 2025. "Alternatively, anyone with information can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Wales Online
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Simon Cowell's X Factor bodyguard dies aged 64 as family confirm news
Simon Cowell's X Factor bodyguard dies aged 64 as family confirm news Tony Adkins was a bodyguard on The X Factor and said Simon Cowell was a 'generous' boss The X Factor legend died aged 64 (Image: Nottingham Post ) X Factor icon Tony Adkins, affectionately known as Big Tony, passed away aged 64 on Easter Sunday during a rugby tour. A family member announced the sad news on social media. A touching photo of Tony was shared by his cousin who wrote: "It is with great sadness my family would like to announce that my Cousin Big Tony, Simon Cowell's ex bodyguard, passed away on Easter Sunday while on a Rugby Tour. "He was a loveable Rogue and will be missed very much, RIP Big T." According to the Mirror, Hammersmith and Fulham RFC also paid homage to Tony on their website. It wrote: "It is with immense sadness that the club pays tribute to a true gent and great Hammer, Tony Adkins, who passed away whilst on tour with the Club in Poland on Easter Sunday." Tony was often called upon to escort rowdy or distressed contestants out of The X Factor audition rooms (Image: Daily Mirror ) Tony was often called upon to escort rowdy or distressed contestants out of The X Factor audition rooms. After working on the show, he previously opened up about his experience working with Simon Cowell. Article continues below "Simon was so laid-back and a very nice guy. He was generous, too," he once told the Mirror. "Whenever the show finished - and at Christmas - you'd get an envelope as a thank you. The last one I got had £700 stuffed in it." Tony went on: "He's a very private person. He doesn't give much away. You never see him drunk or out of control. Simon is vain - he does his hair all the time. "If there are five breaks in filming then Simon will do his hair five times. And I think he has about 20 identical T-shirts. I remember once he had a hole in one, so he just reached into a bag and pulled out another from a big pile." The 64-year-old passed away on Easter Sunday (Image: Daily Mirror ) The X Factor legend also shared insights about other judges, including Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole. Article continues below "Louis goes around saying, 'Hello, hello hello,' all the time, always up for a laugh. Cheryl's pleasant, and Dannii's really laid-back and will talk to anyone," he revealed. "All the judges used to get on but they'd wind each other up, Simon thought Louis was being mean about an auditionee he'd say, 'Louis, go and apologise,' but Louis would refuse. So Simon would ask him again to say sorry but Louis would just say no. "And they'd just carry on like that, winding each other up. But they were really good friends."
