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Daily Record
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- Daily Record
Madeleine McCann search update as £300k police operation comes to an end
Investigators applauded and shook hands after three days of searching. Police and firefighters have wrapped up three days of searching scrubland and abandoned buildings in Portugal, as part of a £300,000 operation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007. Officers were seen holding pitchforks as they scoured land on the outskirts of the Algarve town of Lagos on Thursday, June 5. Chainsaws, diggers and a ground-penetrating radar were also utilised. Investigators, who came from both Germany and Portugal, congratulated and embraced each other at the conclusion of the searches in Atalaia, which saw samples of potential evidence taken, WalesOnline reports. Those involved carried out a debrief before leaving the area, with a round of applause before a crate of German beer was produced from the base tent. The blustery conditions meant they struggled to dismantle some of their tents. British police officers were not involved in these searches, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. The latest search efforts, 18 years after Madeleine's disappearance in Praia da Luz, were requested as part of the German authorities' ongoing attempts to gather evidence to implicate prime suspect Christian Brueckner, who is behind bars for the rape of a 72-year-old woman in the same area in 2005. The Mirror reported how officers were spotted carrying away boxes containing soil, a child's car seat and white bags filled with unknown contents. 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. Searches in the early days of her disappearance focused on the Praia da Luz resort, when she vanished from her family's holiday apartment. Her parents Kate and Scots-born Gerry were dining with friends at a restaurant 100 yards away while the children slept. Staff from the Find Madeleine Campaign said Kate and Gerry had not commented during the "active police investigation". In 2023, further searches were conducted near the Barragem do Arade reservoir, around 30 miles from where Madeleine went missing. Christian Brueckner spent time in the area between 2000 and 2017, documented in photos and videos of himself near the reservoir. Brueckner is expected to be released from prison this September if no further charges are brought against him.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama demands ‘more drama and twists than ever' in new Love Island series trailer
MAYA Jama has promised that they'll be "more twists than ever" just weeks before the new Love Island series kicks off. Behind the scenes at 'Love Island HQ', TV presenter Maya is seen meeting with her team, in a fittingly Love Island-themed boardroom, brainstorming for a summer full of twists and turns. 3 Maya Jama has promised more 'twists than ever' to mark 10 years of the show Credit: ITV 3 The presenter has hinted that multiple bombshells will be entering the villa this year Credit: ITV Looking sensational as always, Maya said: "This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder, I want ideas." After her 'colleagues' shared their disastrous ideas to spice up the series, Maya stood up and demanded something extra to marks a decade of the show. The TV host insisted: "This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups. "I want more twists, I want more twists than ever." It comes after fans were convinced that there's been a secret shake-up to the show, just weeks before the new series. Fans are patiently awaiting the arrival of the new summer series, but as of yet there have been no promos hinting at the start date. As a result, Love Island fans have speculated that there's been a big shake-up, and that the start date has actually been pushed back. They think the show might be starting on Monday, June 9th. The summer series normally starts a week after the Bank Holiday, which would make it Monday, June 2nd. Love Island host Maya Jama looks stunning in backless dress as she parties with pals But with the lack of Love Island promos, viewers convinced that it has been pushed back. While some fans have been left concerned that hilarious Love Island voiceover Iain Stirling was stepping down from his role. It came as a fake TikTok account posing as Iain claimed the Scots-born star has "quit" the show. With a broken heart emoji, it said Iain was walking away from the UK version of Love Island to focus on the US series instead. In a sombre black post with white writing, it read: "It's been a hectic few months for me and the Love Island team having to go back and forth on my decisions. "Unfortunately I have quit being a voiceover for Love Island UK, however I will still be carrying on for the USA version. "Making this decision wasn't easy and Love Island UK will always have a special spot in my heart, words cannot describe how much love I have for every one of you and I wish best for the next voiceover [sic]." Fans were sent into a spin over the fake message, despite 'Iain's' poor grammar and use of the word "voiceover", instead of "narrator". One Love Island viewer commented: "Noooo won't be the same!" Another added: "Pay the man what he wants, UK Love Island!" Fortunately, The Sun can exclusively reveal Iain, 37, married to fellow TV host Laura Whitmore, WILL be returning to Love Island UK with his witty commentary this summer. Insiders have told us that he is "fully expected" to be back. A TV source says: "There have been rife rumours that Iain is quitting Love Island, but they're just not true. "He's a huge part of the Love Island family and loved by fans. "Iain is fully expected to make a return to the summer series." Maya is getting set to return as the host of the upcoming series of Love Island, which follows hot on the heels of January's All Stars series. Love Island coming soon to ITV2 and ITVX.
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Maya Jama demands ‘more drama and twists than ever' in new Love Island series trailer
MAYA Jama has promised that they'll be "more twists than ever" just weeks before the new Love Island series kicks off. Behind the scenes at 'Love Island HQ', TV presenter 3 Maya Jama has promised more 'twists than ever' to mark 10 years of the show Credit: ITV 3 The presenter has hinted that multiple bombshells will be entering the villa this year Credit: ITV Looking sensational as always, Maya said: "This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder, I want ideas." After her 'colleagues' shared their disastrous ideas to spice up the series, Maya stood up and demanded something extra to marks a decade of the show. The TV host insisted: "This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups. "I want more twists, I want more twists than ever." READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND It comes after fans were convinced that there's been a secret shake-up to the show, just weeks before the new series. Fans are patiently awaiting the arrival of the new summer series, but as of yet there have been no promos hinting at the start date. As a result, Love Island fans have speculated that there's been a big shake-up, and that the start date has actually been pushed back. They think the show might be starting on Monday, June 9th. Most read in News TV The summer series normally starts a week after the Bank Holiday, which would make it Monday, June 2nd. Love Island host Maya Jama looks stunning in backless dress as she parties with pals But with the lack of Love Island promos, viewers convinced that it has been pushed back. While some fans have been left concerned that It came as a fake TikTok account posing as Iain claimed the Scots-born star has "quit" the show. With a broken heart emoji, it said In a sombre black post with white writing, it read: "It's been a hectic few months for me and the Love Island team having to go back and forth on my decisions. "Unfortunately I have quit being a voiceover for Love Island UK, however I will still be carrying on for the "Making this decision wasn't easy and Love Island UK will always have a special spot in my heart, words cannot describe how much love I have for every one of you and I wish best for the next voiceover [sic]." Fans were sent into a spin over the fake message, despite 'Iain's' poor grammar and use of the word "voiceover", instead of "narrator". One Love Island viewer commented: "Noooo won't be the same!" Another added: "Pay the man what he wants, UK Love Island!" Fortunately, The Sun can exclusively reveal Iain, 37, married to fellow TV host Laura Whitmore, WILL be returning to Love Island UK with his witty commentary this summer. Insiders have told us that he is "fully expected" to be back. A TV source says: "There have been rife rumours that Iain is quitting Love Island, but they're just not true. "He's a huge part of the Love Island family and loved by fans. "Iain is fully expected to make a return to the summer series." Maya is getting set to return as the host of the upcoming series of Love Island, which follows hot on the heels of January's All Stars series. Love Island coming soon to ITV2 and ITVX . 3 Maya will be back to host the series which kicks off in just a few weeks Credit: ITV
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama makes major Love Island announcement as fans go wild
Love Island fans raced to the comments to share their excitement OH MAYA! Maya Jama makes major Love Island announcement as fans go wild MAYA Jama has made a huge Love Island announcement - and it's driven fans wild. The show's official Instagram account shared a short clip which confirms that the reality show will be returning very soon. 4 A new Love Island season is coming soon Credit: Instagram / @itv 4 Maya Jama has branded herself the 'CEO of love' Credit: Rex The promo video shows a printer printing out a memo which reads: "Attention: Love Island is coming soon. Attendance mandatory." The ITV presenter, 30, then signed it off with her name and a kiss, while branding herself the "CEO of love". Love Island fans raced to the comment sections to share their excitement. One wrote: "OHHH, WE ARE MORE THAN READY." A second posted: "YESSSS." A third said: "Can't wait." It comes after fans were convinced that there's been a secret shake-up to the show, just weeks before the new series. Fans are patiently awaiting the arrival of the new summer series, but as of yet there have been no promos hinting at the start date. As a result, Love Island fans have speculated that there's been a big shake-up, and that the start date has actually been pushed back. Tasha Ghouri responds to Love Island All Stars rumours - after admitting she doesn't speak to ANYONE on her series They think the show might be starting on Monday, June 9th. The summer series normally starts a week after the Bank Holiday, which would make it Monday, June 2nd. But with the lack of Love Island promos, viewers convinced that it has been pushed back. While some fans have been left concerned that hilarious Love Island voiceover Iain Stirling was stepping down from his role. It came as a fake TikTok account posing as Iain claimed the Scots-born star has "quit" the show. With a broken heart emoji, it said Iain was walking away from the UK version of Love Island to focus on the US series instead. In a sombre black post with white writing, it read: "It's been a hectic few months for me and the Love Island team having to go back and forth on my decisions. "Unfortunately I have quit being a voiceover for Love Island UK, however I will still be carrying on for the USA version. "Making this decision wasn't easy and Love Island UK will always have a special spot in my heart, words cannot describe how much love I have for every one of you and I wish best for the next voiceover [sic]." Fans were sent into a spin over the fake message, despite 'Iain's' poor grammar and use of the word "voiceover", instead of "narrator". One Love Island viewer commented: "Noooo won't be the same!" Another added: "Pay the man what he wants, UK Love Island!" Fortunately, The Sun can exclusively reveal Iain, 37, married to fellow TV host Laura Whitmore, WILL be returning to Love Island UK with his witty commentary this summer. Insiders have told us that he is "fully expected" to be back. A TV source says: "There have been rife rumours that Iain is quitting Love Island, but they're just not true. "He's a huge part of the Love Island family and loved by fans. "Iain is fully expected to make a return to the summer series." Maya Jama is getting set to return as the host of the upcoming series of Love Island, which follows hot on the heels of January's All Stars series. 4 Fans are patiently awaiting the arrival of the new summer series Credit: Rex
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island fans convinced there has been a secret shake-up to show just weeks before new series
It follows fears that voiceover Iain Stirling was stepping down from his role FAN THEORY Love Island fans convinced there has been a secret shake-up to show just weeks before new series LOVE Island fans are convinced that there's been a secret shake-up to the show, just weeks before the new series. Fans are patiently awaiting the arrival of the new summer series, but as of yet there have been no promos hinting at the start date. 3 Love Island fans are convinced that there's been a secret shake-up to the show, just weeks before the new series Credit: Rex 3 The summer series normally starts a week after the Bank Holiday, which would make it Monday, June 2nd Credit: Rex As a result, Love Island fans have speculated that there's been a big shake-up, and that the start date has actually been pushed back. They think the show might be starting on Monday, June 9th. The summer series normally starts a week after the Bank Holiday, which would make it Monday, June 2nd. But with the lack of Love Island promos, viewers are now convinced that it has been pushed back. Some fans have been left concerned that hilarious Love Island voiceover Iain Stirling was stepping down from his role. It came as a fake TikTok account posing as Iain claimed the Scots-born star has "quit" the show. With a broken heart emoji, it said Iain was walking away from the UK version of Love Island to focus on the US series instead. In a sombre black post with white writing, it read: "It's been a hectic few months for me and the Love Island team having to go back and forth on my decisions. "Unfortunately I have quit being a voiceover for Love Island UK, however I will still be carrying on for the USA version. ITV are celebrating ten years of Love Island with a huge TV celebration featuring the show's biggest stars "Making this decision wasn't easy and Love Island UK will always have a special spot in my heart, words cannot describe how much love I have for every one of you and I wish best for the next voiceover [sic]." Fans were sent into a spin over the fake message, despite 'Iain's' poor grammar and use of the word "voiceover", instead of "narrator". One Love Island viewer commented: "Noooo won't be the same!" Another added: "Pay the man what he wants, UK Love Island!" Fortunately, The Sun can exclusively reveal Iain, 37, married to fellow TV host Laura Whitmore, WILL be returning to Love Island UK with his witty commentary this summer. Insiders have told us that he is "fully expected" to be back. A TV source says: "There have been rife rumours that Iain is quitting Love Island, but they're just not true. "He's a huge part of the Love Island family and loved by fans. "Iain is fully expected to make a return to the summer series." Maya Jama is getting set to return as the host of the upcoming series of Love Island, which follows hot on the heels of January's All Stars series. All 12 islanders have already been selected and have been busy shooting promos for their stint in the villa. ITV is yet to confirm the official start date.
