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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Mum and son 'living in tent at side of road' after moving to Spain for new life
They lost vital documents and are awaiting replacements. A mum and her son are living at the side of the road in a tent - after moving abroad in search of a new life. Paola Nigro and Joshua Castiglioni headed to Tenerife after a family feud. They hoped for a new beginning on the Spanish island. But three months after making the switch the pair are in limbo and waiting for important documents to arrive. The Mirror reports ex-barman Joshua, 27, and Paola, 63, misplaced their original documents, so are having to live in a makeshift campsite on the outskirts of El Médano, a town on Tenerife's south coast. Joshua and Paola had initially pitched up in another area by a beach, but were moved on by police. Despite living in a tent, they say their lives are currently more manageable than back in their home country, Italy. They do miss some basic amenities, such as electricity. They rely on public toilets, and often go to local cafes and restaurants for food. Joshua told the "Here is a free zone. "It's good because the weather is good here, we have the sea. It's easier than Italy, for sure, but it's always complicated for some stuff because you don't have the light. 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. "We ask and they give us something. The food is never a problem here. They are so kind, everybody. You're free to be yourself, for sure. You have no rules. After the bridge there's all the rules." Around their tent is a number of other pulled-together homes of varying levels of sophistication, with one of them even having an outdoor toilet hut. Another has a front gate that appears to have been crafted from the back of a wooden dining chair, while others have taken advantage of natural caves. Describing a sense of community among the inhabitants, Joshua shared: "A lot [of people] live here. We're like a family. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not good. It's normal. "Here, it is quiet. The same on the beach, but the police come every time to say 'go away'". Mum Paola, communicating through her son as a translator, said: "I like it. It's like a holiday." When Joshua finally secures a job, he hopes to save money for a flat. Paola meanwhile hopes to own a house in the future, but for now is content with their current living situation. She says she enjoys the freedom of the campsite, and loves that she's able to visit the sea whenever she pleases. Their story comes amid a wave of anti-tourist demonstrations in Tenerife. Locals complain that an influx of wealthy foreign homeowners has pushed up prices and led to a housing shortage. In the South of Tenerife, where Joshua and Paola are living, prices are up around 30% since 2020. This has priced out many who only a few years ago would have been able to afford a place of their own. In November, the Canary Islands regional government said it was actively looking at how to impose restrictions on foreign property purchases.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Mum and son fly to holiday hotspot 'for new life' but things don't go to plan
Joshua Castiglioni, 27, and his mum, Paola Nigro, 63, are sleeping by the side of a road after moving to Tenerife in search of a new life - but say life on their makeshift campsite is 'good' A mum and son who flew to Tenerife in search of a 'new life' have shared how they ended up living by the side of a road in a tent. Joshua Castiglioni, 27, a former barman, and his mother Paola Nigro, 63, sought a new beginning on the Spanish island three months ago after a rift tore their family apart. But they have been left in limbo waiting for important work documents to arrive after misplacing their original ones - and are currently residing in a makeshift campsite on the outskirts of El Médano, a town on Tenerife 's south coast. Joshua and Paola had initially pitched up in another area by a beach, but were moved on by police. Despite living in a tent, they say their lives are currently more manageable than back in their home country, Italy - though they do miss some basic amenities, such as electricity. They rely on public toilets, and often go to local cafes and restaurants for food. Joshua told the "Here is a free zone. It's good because the weather is good here, we have the sea. It's easier than Italy, for sure, but it's always complicated for some stuff because you don't have the light. "We ask and they give us something. The food is never a problem here. They are so kind, everybody. You're free to be yourself, for sure. You have no rules. After the bridge there's all the rules." Around their tent is a number of other pulled-together homes of varying levels of sophistication, with one of them even having an outdoor toilet hut. Another has a front gate that appears to have been crafted from the back of a wooden dining chair, while others have taken advantage of natural caves. Describing a sense of community among the inhabitants, Joshua shared: "A lot [of people] live here. We're like a family. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not good. It's normal. "Here, it is quiet. The same on the beach, but the police come every time to say 'go away'". Mum Paola, communicating through her son as a translator, said: "I like it. It's like a holiday." When Joshua finally secures a job, he hopes to save money for a flat. Paola meanwhile hopes to own a house in the future, but for now is content with their current living situation. She says she enjoys the freedom of the campsite, and loves that she's able to visit the sea whenever she pleases. Their story comes amid a wave of anti-tourist demonstrations in Tenerife, with locals complaining that an influx of wealthy foreign homeowners has pushed up prices and led to a housing shortage. In the South of Tenerife, where Joshua and Paola are living, prices are up around 30% since 2020 - pricing out many who only a few years ago would have been able to afford a place of their own. In November, the Canary Islands regional government said it was actively looking at how to impose restrictions on foreign property purchases, though protests have continued.
News.com.au
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Deep sadness': Simpsons writer Steve Pepoon dies aged 68
The Simpsons writer Steve Pepoon has died unexpectedly aged 68. The Emmy award-winning writer had been undergoing treatment for a heart condition for the last two years before passing outside of his home in Paola, Kansas, The Sun reports. His wife Mary Stephenson confirmed his tragic passing on May 3. His devastated family said on Facebook: 'It is with deep sadness that the family of Steve Pepoon announces his passing on Saturday, May 3, 2025. 'Steve was a beloved member of our family and was cherished by many friends. 'He will be greatly missed. A celebration of life event is being planned, and details will be shared soon.' The veteran writer co-created popular Nickelodeon cartoon The Wild Thornberrys. The animated show was co-created alongside Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, David Silverman, and Stephen Sustarsic. The show follows a family of wildlife documentary filmmakers known as The Thornberrys who adventure all over the world. Pepoon also worked on the hugely-popular Rugrats franchise, ALF, It's Garry Shandling's Show, and Roseanne. His most notable achievement came as a Primetime Emmy he received for writing an episode of The Simpsons. He wrote season 2, episode 13 of The Simpsons titled Homer Vs. Lisa And The 8th Commandment, which aired on February 7, 1991. In the episode, Homer gets an illegal cable hook-up while his daughter Lisa feels like the family are breaking the 8th Commandment which is 'though shall not steal'. In a 2016 interview, Mr Pepoon spoke about being chosen for Emmy consideration. The experienced writer said: 'For whatever reason, they chose my episode.' Mr Pepoon was born on May 19, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1978, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his writing career. His first gig saw him working on ALF in 1987 as a staff writer. He then went on to write episodes of It's Garry Shandling's Show, Get A Life and the Ferris Bueller TV spin-off. He also had an acting role in the 1994 comedy Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult starring Leslie Nielson. Mr Pepoon had been suffering from the heart condition cardiac amyloidosis, which happens when a protein called amyloid builds up in your body. He is survived by his brothers, Michael and Bill; his sisters-in-law, Sonja and Francesca; his stepchildren, Katie and Nick; and his grandchildren, Micah, McKenzie, Lily, Audrey and Dean. The Sun and was republished with permission.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The Simpsons writer Steve Pepoon who also co-created hit kids' cartoon dies outside his home aged 68
THE Simpsons writer Steve Pepoon has died unexpectedly aged 68. The Emmy-award winning writer had been undergoing treatment for a heart condition for the last two years before passing outside of his home in Paola, Kansas on May 3. 3 3 3 His wife Mary Stephenson confirmed his tragic passing to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. The veteran writer co-created popular Nickelodeon cartoon The Wild Thornberrys, which had a feature film The Wild Thornberrys Movie in 2022. Pepoon also worked on ALF, It's Garry Shandling's Show, and Roseanne. His most notable achievement came as a Primetime Emmy he received for writing an episode of The Simpsons. He wrote season 2, episode 13 of The Simpsons titled Homer Vs. Lisa And The 8th Commandment, which aired on February 7, 1991. In the episode, Homer gets an illegal cable hookup while his Daughter Lisa feels like the family are breaking the 8th Commandment which is "though shall not steal". In a 2016 interview Pepoon spoke about being chosen for Emmy consideration The experienced writer said: "For whatever reason, they chose my episode." Pepoon was born on May 19, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1978, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his writing career. His first gig saw him working on ALF. Pepoon had been suffering from the heart condition cardiac amyloidosis. He is survived by his brothers, Michael and Bill; his sisters-in-law, Sonja and Francesca; his stepchildren, Katie and Nick; and his grandchildren, Micah, McKenzie, Lily, Audrey and Dean.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Steve Pepoon dead at 68: Emmy Award winning The Simpsons writer dies unexpectedly
Steve Pepoon, an Emmy Award winning writer for The Simpsons, has died unexpectedly at 68. The veteran writer had been in treatment for a heart condition called cardiac amyloidosis for the past two years before passing outside of his home in Paola, Kansas on May 3. His wife Mary Stephenson confirmed the sad news to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. Pepoon also co-created popular Nickelodeon cartoon The Wild Thornberrys which not only had success as a series but also had a 2002 feature film The Wild Thornberrys Movie. His other credits include ALF, It's Garry Shandling's Show, and Roseanne. However, his crowning achievement was winning a Primetime Emmy for writing an episode of The Simpsons. The veteran writer (pictured) had been in treatment for a heart condition called cardiac amyloidosis for the past two years before passing outside of his home in Paola, Kansas on May 3 Pepoon had written season 2, episode 13 - titled Homer Vs. Lisa And The 8th Commandment - which aired on February 7, 1991. The episode was centered around dad Homer getting an illegal cable hookup but daughter Lisa feels like the family are breaking the 8th Commandment which is 'though shall not steal.' She proceeds to protest by refusing to watch television when Homer invites all of his friends over to watch a major boxing pay per view match when he finally has a change of heart. The episode also marked the debut of the character Troy McClure who was voiced by the late Phil Hartman. In a 2016 interview Pepoon talked about being chosen for Emmy consideration as he said: 'For whatever reason, they chose my episode.' Pepoon was born on May 19, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Kansas State University in 1978, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his writing career with his first gig being the aforementioned ALF. Pepoon was survived by his brothers, Michael and Bill; his sisters-in-law, Sonja and Francesca; his stepchildren, Katie and Nick; and his grandchildren, Micah, McKenzie, Lily, Audrey and Dean. After graduating from Kansas State University in 1978, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his writing career with his first gig being the ALF Meanwhile, The Simpsons fans all had the same reaction as the future of the series was revealed in a landmark announcement last month. The American animated series hit our screens in 1979 and has gone on to air 783 episodes over 36 seasons. Last month Fox revealed that four of their programs have bagged more episodes, and the new seasons are a 'pact' with Disney TV Studios that they have called a 'meganimation deal'. The Simpsons will have get four new seasons, totaling the show up to a whopping 40, with 15 episodes in each. Fans are absolutely over the moon with the news. One wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter:: 'Ohhhh wowwww I love it.' Another said: 'Great news, we will be happy to watch the new seasons, these things cannot be cancelled.' A third chimed in: 'Haha great news!' 'Nice! Love that we're getting more of both The Simpsons and Family Guy,' another wrote. Other iconic animated shows, including American Dad, Family Guy and Bob's Burgers will also be coming back. Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network, said: 'This new deal celebrates the eternal popularity of these iconic comedies, as well as the enduring, prolific relationship we continue to enjoy with our friends at 20th Television Animation and the brilliant creators – that goes double for Seth this time around — and incredible voices behind these contemporary classics.'
