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Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Body of missing Brit pensioner, 88, discovered on Spanish wasteland by hikers
Vic Ashworth, 88, who had been a lecturer at UMIST in Manchester, had gone missing in Nerja - a holiday hotspot in the south of Spain - where he was living with his wife A body of a British expat who had disappeared in the south of Spain has been found. Vic Ashworth, 88, had been living with his wife Basma in the Fuente del Baden area of Nerja, near Malaga, when he went missing on July 22. He did not return home after going to the hairdresser on Calle Jaen and was reported missing to police the following day. Mr Ashworth was a renowned engineer who had lectured at UMIST in Manchester and his area of expertise was in corrosive protection. Posters had been put up in the area where Mr Ashworth had gone missing while appeals were also made on social media. And sadly his body has now been found on wasteland not far from his home. It is understood to be in a location where Vic rarely visited but police are not treating the death as suspicious. There were no signs of foul play such as a robbery or violence but an autopsy is being carried out with indications suggesting he suffered a heart attack. His body was found by hikers only a few hours after his disappearance was reported. It comes as a girl, 3, was found dead on a popular Greece tourist beach by a horrified passer-by. Mr Ashworth had also worked as a consultant in the oil industry and was a supervisor during the building of the Channel Tunnel. The couple had moved to Nerja five years ago with his wife Basma, an abstract and textile artist, having chosen the location after initially considering Greece. They were keen members of the Nerja History Group and Vic had given lectures in China, Japan, Australia, the Middle East and South America, among other countries, reported SurinEnglish. A message from the group read: "Today would have been Vic's 88th birthday and he wanted us to celebrate, not mourn. Both Basma and Vic have been great supporters of the history group, attending meetings and accompanying us on many trips. We send our deepest condolences to Basma.' Meanwhile, two British brothers have died after getting into trouble while swimming off the Spanish coast. Authorities confirmed the boys, aged 11 and 13, were swimming off Salou, Tarragona. Both boys drowned, Spanish officials said, while their father was rescued alive. Police are not treating the incident as a criminal matter. "Two brothers, of British nationality and aged 11 and 13, drowned this evening on the Llarga beach in Salou (Tarragona)," Catalonia's Civil Protection said. "The father of the minors, who had also entered the water, was rescued alive."
The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders icon facing sack after 40 years amid fan backlash
AN EastEnders legend is facing the sack after 40 years - amid strong backlash from fans. Tracey the Barmaid - played by Jane Slaughter - has BBC soap from the very beginning. 4 Tracey has been an EastEnders staple since the show launched in 1985 Credit: BBC 4 Kat Slater is back behind the bar at the Queen Vic Credit: BBC 4 But there has been talk of personnel changes - and fans aren't happy Credit: BBC Although a background character with rare speaking lines, she has become a beloved fixture in Albert Square. With Kat and Alfie Namely, Kat's nephew Freddie is angling for a job - and said he could be paid half of what Tracey's making. The couple initially weren't sold on letting Tracey go, but seemed to be won around. Read more on EastEnders Over on social media, viewers were far from impressed by thought of Tracey being ousted from the pub. One fan wrote on X: "Like the ravens in the Tower , if Tracey leaves the Vic, Albert Square falls." Another commented: "Why do they do this 'sack Tracey' stuff almost everytime the pub changes owners." A third added: "I see the usual 'let go of Tracey' story when new owners come in has begun." Most read in Soaps While a fourth remarked: "Why is it everytime someone new takes over the Vic they get rid of Tracey??? "Enough already. F**k sakes!!!" EastEnders fans spot hidden tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in latest episode - did you notice it Tracey is also the longest-serving character - the only one to appear from the first episode without leaving. Viewers In an Instagram video shared by EastEnders , actress Jane said: "Tracey has a son. Some of you may remember. Some of you may not know." Meanwhile, fans begged bosses to give Tracey her own storyline in Walford. EastEnders facts and figures THE beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. EastEnders follows the lives of the residents of Here's the latest on: EastEnders spoilers Where is Inside EastEnders The history of The biggest ever Shocking Albert Square The soap's One wrote: "Tracey has always been lovely. Give her more lines for better yet, her own story. It's the last she deserves! "I also hope she's paid well as the others are! Loyalty should be rewarded." Another added: "She needs a storyline." EastEnders airs on BBC One and iPlayer. 4 Viewers have begged bosses to give Tracey her own storyline Credit: BBC
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders legends reunite for night out ahead of major character's return
As EastEnders fans eagerly anticipate the on-screen reunion of fiery mother-daughter duo Kat Moon and Zoe Slater, Jessie Wallace and Michelle Ryan reunited off-screen for a night out. EastEnders fans rejoiced at seeing the duo together. One commented: 'Cannot possibly wait for this mother and daughter reunion. Love both actresses so much'. Another added: 'Omg love this I cannot wait for the EastEnders reunion I just hope it's a happy one and a permanent Zoe back on the show'. A third fan referenced the iconic moment that Zoe's true parentage was revealed: 'She's not your muvva…'. Kat is still in the dark as to her daughters re-emergence. While Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) desperately searches for Zoe in a bid to re-unite the estranged mother and daughter, Kat is busy taking over as the new landlady of the Vic. Spinning a web of deceit regarding ex-flame Hayley and a cancer scare, a defeated Alfie leaves a voicemail on Kat's phone, admitting to his search for her wayward daughter. More Trending After enlisting Stacey Slater to help in deleting the incriminating voicemail, a mugger seemingly does the job for him, snatching Kat's phone… To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Zoe's return is the brainchild of new 'Enders boss Ben Wadey, who looks to start his reign atop the BBC soap with a bang, bringing the fan-favourite Slater back to the show after a twenty year absence. Addressing her upcoming full-time comeback, Michelle previously teased to us: 'I can't say too much as there is a lot of drama to come, but Zoe is a mess,' said actress Michelle Ryan, discussing her long-awaited comeback. View More » 'She's not the girl that left Walford twenty years ago, and she's been really struggling on her own. She has her defences up, but this week you will see that she needs help, but whether she is willing to accept it is another story.' MORE: Emmerdale celebrates the Lionesses' Euros victory with last minute special scene MORE: Coronation Street and Emmerdale 'face brutal cast culls' as ITV slashes budgets MORE: EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite reveals her son, 17, is transgender
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders reveals first look at Kat Slater as Queen Vic landlady after 12 years
EastEnders have revealed first look images of Kat Slater behind the bar in the Queen Vic as she returns to the pub as landlady after Linda and Elaine made an emotional exit EastEnders have revealed first look pictures of Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) back behind the bar at the Queen Vic for the first time in 12 years. In the new images, Kat can be seen smiling behind the bar with two West Ham scarfs behind her - which appear to be a nod to her husband, Alfie Moon (Shane Richie). It's a special place for the couple, who ran the pub together from 2010 - 2013, when the Carters took over. It's also the place they first met in 2002, when Kat worked as a barmaid, while Alfie managed the establishment. Fans were over the moon when it was announced during EastEnders that Kat would be taking over as landlady - but it wasn't looking likely as she failed to even turn up to the auction. The original plan was to loan £100k from Stacey - who had received the lump sum from Martin's life insurance. However, just as they were about to head to the auction, Stacey received a worrying phone call from Alfie Moon saying he urgently needed 50,000 Euros which Zoe owed people in Barcelona. Stacey then told Kat she couldn't lend her the deposit after all, but later had a change of heart after some words of wisdom from Jean. As Ian Beale and a developer battled it out in the auction, a frantic Jean set the fire alarm off, meaning everyone had to be evacuated. Linda then announced she'd be selling the pub to Kat, who had turned up in her dressing gown. Kat was over the moon, as Linda told her to "fill it with love". The move in is set to be imminent as Elaine will be residing at Kat's flat until they find a more permanent place to live, with Kat and the kids moving back to their old home. Alfie however still has no idea yet that Kat has bought the pub - and Kat still has no idea that her husband is over in Barcelona helping out her estranged daughter Zoe. It was an emotional moment for Linda Carter on Tuesday night as she left the pub she had lived in since 2013. She said a tearful goodbye to the establishment, Tracey and her mum Elaine as she hopped into a black cab for a well deserved break on a cruise. However, fans don't have to fear as Linda hasn't left the soap for good and will be back after an extended break. She hasn't fully left the Vic either, as in an adorable moment, Kat told her she'd leave the picture of Mick on the wall to remember him by. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Metro
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders fans left in tears as Linda Carter says goodbye in 'end of an era'
EastEnders fans were left feeling tearful watching last night's episode, as Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) left the Queen Vic pub. Linda chose to put the boozer up for auction as she became ready to start a new chapter in her life. The Carter family has lived in the pub since 2013 and have faced a multitude of dramatic ordeals since then. In recent years, Linda has dealt with Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) getting lost at sea, murdering Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters), covering up his death with The Six and earlier this year, the pub exploded as a result of Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) crashing his car into the side of the building. And that's not even the half of it! It's no surprise that Linda wants to start again. In the instalment that aired last night, she handed the keys over to Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace), who became the new owner as a result of Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) gaining access to Martin Fowler's (James Bye) life insurance. To get her head around the change, Linda decided to temporarily leave Walford. Having been handed tickets for a cruise from mum Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe), she packed her belongings and waved goodbye to Albert Square. The scenes marked a massive end of an era, and fans of the BBC One soap were incredibly moved watching Linda depart. Taking to social media platform X, this fan said: 'Truly the end of an era, just glad that this time it's a decision that's been made on her terms and she's been allowed to say a proper goodbye to the old place and that next chapter of linda carter is going to be sublime, i can feel it #eastenders.' This audience member reflected on the 12 years Linda lived in the pub and wrote: 'Twelve PHENOMENAL years of having Linda Carter as landlady has come to an end. Kellie has been a powerhouse since joining the show and embodied the landlady role to perfection. 'Going to miss Linda front and centre in the Vic but excited to see what she moves onto next.' Another wrote: 'Still blows my mind that Linda first took over the pub nearly 12 (!!!) years ago, where has the time gone #EastEnders.' More Trending In upcoming episodes, as the Slaters get settled into the Queen Vic, Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) will join them. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! The character has been away for a while in search of Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan). When Alfie gets back, Kat wastes no time in confronting him, aware he's been lying to her. But how long will it be until she learns of Stacey and Alfie's secret? View More » MORE: EastEnders legend returns – and receives the short shrift over his behaviour MORE: All 43 EastEnders spoiler pictures for next week as a legend returns again MORE: EastEnders Episode Guide: All spoilers for next week
