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The Independent
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- The Independent
Greg Monks: ‘Body found' in search for British man who went missing on stag do in Portugal
A body has been found in Portugal during the search for missing Scottish tourist Greg Monks, according to a report. The body was seen at the bottom of a ravine 'a long way from the spot where he was last seen', according to Portuguese daily newspaper Correi da Manha. Portugal's Policia Judiciara are currently at the scene, according to the outlet. The 38-year-old Glaswegian went missing last Wednesday after travelling to Albufeira with his friends for a stag do. Police have yet to comment and the body has not been formally identified. Correi da Manha reports that all scenarios are open and the possibility of an accident has not been ruled out. Mr Monks told his friends he was heading back to his holiday apartment after drinking on a night out, according to The Sun. The last official sighting of him was at 3:27am on Wednesday 28 May near Cerro de Aguia area. His sister Jillian, told Sky News after his disappearance: "We were contacted on Wednesday afternoon asking if there was any way we could track his phone because he hadn't come home from the night before. "This immediately raised alarm bells. It's just not like him. He wouldn't normally do something like this.' When the family arrived in Albufeira, police told them they had seen Mr Monks on CCTV footage twice around the residential area, Jillian said. The 38-year-old had last been seen in an area with a lot of 'rough terrain', including rocky outcrops and cliffs. It was more than an hours walk from the Albufeira Strip, where he is believed to have left his friends. "He deserves to be found, he deserves to be looked for, we need him home. "He's a big part of our family, and it's just unimaginable if he's just lying somewhere and we can't find him." "As a family, we're worried sick," his other sister, Carlyn, said. "It's just so unlike him, but myself and Jillian are just trying to hold each other up back home. Mr Monks is "a real family man", she said. Jillian added: "I know that if he could phone us or reach out to us, he would, he wouldn't put us through this".
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dani Dyer's 'wild' fiancé Jarrod Bowen set to jet off to major party town for his stag do under watch of her EastEnders dad Danny
Dani Dyer 's fiancé Jarrod Bowen will be jetting off to Las Vegas for his stag do as he prepares to marry the Love Island star. The daughter of EastEnders star Danny Dyer, 28, who has been dating West Ham footballer Jarrod, also 28, since 2021, will tie the knot next Saturday. After Dani's raucous hen party last month, it is now Jarrod's turn as he will fly to Sin City for a boozy bash after playing his final West Ham game on Sunday. Jarrod will fly out to Vegas on Monday and return on Thursday, a risky choice with the wedding just two days later. However Dani's 'hardman' actor dad Danny will also be flying out to the US for the stag trip so intends to be on hand to keep him Jarrod check. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. A source told The Sun: 'Jarrod plays his final game of the season for West Ham on Sunday and will then fly to Vegas with the boys the following morning. 'It's going to be a typical lads trip but Danny will be on hand to keep an eye on things so they don't get out of hand — but he's such a wild one himself, it's more likely Jarrod will be keeping an eye on him. 'Dani has already warned she doesn't want to hear of any strippers being involved.' It comes weeks after Dani downed shots of Tequila Rose and danced the night away at her own hen do ahead of marrying the footballer. After previously teasing a glimpse of the celebrations, Dani has now shared a slew of snaps of her partying with her pals to Instagram. She looked sensational in a strapless white mini dress which boasted a corset mesh top with pearl detailing and a ruched skirt, while all her guests wore black. Dani added a pair of long mesh pearl sleeves which were embroidered with the words 'To be Bowen' as she sipped Aperol Spritz and her her hair down. The daughter of Danny 's lavish bash was decorated with fairy lights and her name in huge LED letter son the dance floor while guests were treated to 'Until Death Do Us Part' desserts. She posed for playful snaps which donning a pair of heart shaped shades and captioned the post: 'The best night ever'. Dani was seen in one clip singing and dancing with Love Island bestie Georgia Steel and her lookalike little sister Sunny. Georgia looked incredible as she showed off her figure in a black backless bodysuit and matching maxi skirt. Meanwhile Sunny dressed to impress in a black maxi dress as she posed in front of the photo wall. It comes after Dani has admitted her fears over her fiancé Jarrod 's upcoming stag do, with her dad Danny joking that there will be strippers. Discussing the plans for the hen and stag parties as the big day draws closer, the daughter and father duo butted heads over one racy topic. Explaining the timeline on their Live And Let Dyers podcast, Dani explained: 'I literally get back from my Hen on the Monday and then I get married on the Saturday. And if you can go, Jarod gets back Thursday and then married Saturday.' That's when Danny cheered and shouted out: 'Strippers!,' much to his daughter's dismay. 'No, you're not,' insisted Dani, who went on to explain that at a different Hen she attended, they had a butler in the buff. Dani said: 'We had to draw him, we had to draw the naked man. It's different, it's so different. I don't care.' Not giving in, Danny quipped: 'It's sexism this, this is sexism at it's height ladies and gentleman.' The former Love Island star replied: 'It's not sexist, I'm just saying he was literally standing there in his apron and then you had to draw him. Then he turns around and straddles the chair.' Danny then questioned: 'Okay so this is fine because you're a woman but God forbid a group of men, I know it seems a bit more aggressive and a bit more odd, have a stripper who's a woman. Would you rather we had the butler in the buff?' To which Dani defended it by saying: 'Women are funny, a man standing there, we're all taking the p***, all doing shots, he's pouring us champagne. If a woman stands there with her t**s out men aren't gonna sit there and draw t**s. It's so different.' 'It is, you're looking at a human form that's naked,' argued Danny, before his daughter admitted the butler had a 'great a***'. Shocked, he laughed: 'Let's just rewind a little bit. If we did have a stripper and I commented Jarrod said she had a great a*** you would be f****** fuming.'
The Sun
17-05-2025
- The Sun
Tourist, 27, jailed after killing Brit dad, 31, with vodka bottle on Prague stag do in horror ‘blind attack'
A GERMAN man has been jailed for seven years after killing a Welsh dad on a stag do in the Czech Republic. Joel Hoppe, 27, was sentenced this week at a Prague court for the murder of David 'Dai' Richards in September last year. 2 2 David was a 31-year-old father-of-three from Mountain Ash in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Czech Police spokesman Jan Daněk said: "At first, everything was calm and the tourists were chatting normally. "Then there was a rift between them and one of them hit the other in the head with a vodka bottle. "The blow was so strong that the injured person immediately fell to the ground and unfortunately died in hospital."
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Dapper Laughs is rushed to hospital and left in agony following horror golf cart accident during stag do in Portugal
Dapper Laughs has been rushed to hospital following an accident on a stag do. The controversial star, real name Daniel O'Reilly, took to social media on Thursday to reveal he had fallen off a golf cart and landed himself in A&E. In his Facebook post, the 40-year-old said: 'I did not expect to end up here, A&E. F***ing Portugal. I've hurt my back, I can't speak because of the f***ing pain, mate. It hurt my back bad. 'I hit hard stand, twisted, left and right. I f***ing came off the golf cart, didn't I? But I did catch it on camera, have a look.' Sharing the video on social media, Dapper added: 'You can hear him say, I was at your ball over there, where he turns left while I'm hanging out on the right. 'And then, f**k me, you can hear the clicks in my back when I bend down to pick up my phone, like it's just f***ing snapped. They saw that as well, the clubhouse.' Alongside the video, Dapper wrote the caption: 'How the only sober one on this stag do got hurt. Me and golf carts just don't mix.., Praying I ain't hurt myself.'
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gemma Collins looks glamorous as she steps out for DJ Fat Tony's star-studded stag do alongside Claire Sweeney and Jade Jagger
Gemma Collins looked glamorous as she stepped out on Friday night to party with DJ Fat Tony at his star-studded stag do. The renowned DJ, real name Tony Marnach, 58, was joined by his closest friends including Claire Sweeney and Jade Jagger as he celebrated before his marriage to Stavros Agapiou, 32. The pair have been engaged since October 2023 after Tony popped the question during a romantic trip to New York and they will be officially tying the knot this month on Saturday 31 May. The stag was thrown at an elite speakeasy style bar in Mayfair known for live music and burlesque performers. Tony donned a sophisticated all black ensemble with a pair of jeans, zip down structured jacket as he beamed for a snap with the TOWIE legend. Gemma, 44, wore a stunning white co-ord featuring flared trousers and a buttoned waistcoat over a colourful ruffled blouse. The TOWIE star accessorised with a metallic gold handbag and kept her blonde locks flowing in a subtle wave. Coronation Street actress Claire attended her close friend's stag to celebrate by his side. Claire, 54, was beaming as she arrived in Mayfair wearing a golden jumpsuit with a houndstooth pattern and an oversized faux fur coat. Earlier this year at the 2025 British Diversity Awards, Claire revealed how Tony's 18-year struggle with addiction helped her tap into emotions for, her character, Cassie's latest storylines. She told The Mirror: 'His honesty helped me bring more real emotion to my character in Coronation Street. 'I drew so much from Tony's experiences. It taught me how to approach my role with realness and depth, especially with Cassie's complicated past.' In January, Tony celebrated 18 years sober and shared a heartfelt social media post to his followers, he penned: '18 years ago I was on deaths door ravished by addiction waiting to die was all I had to look forward too. "TODAY I celebrate 18 years of Recovery I have so much love and gratitude for everyone that has been a part of this journey so far. One day at a time LIFE IS FOR LIVING When we are at our lowest there's only one place to go and that's up don't let anyone tell you your not worth it and don't ever give up because when we learn a new way of life …….WE DO RECOVER. "Recovery/ sobriety has given me everything just for today and everyday love life when we start to believe we are half way there xxxx." The TOWIE star accessorised with a metallic gold handbag and kept her blonde locks flowing in a subtle wave Jade Jagger, daughter of Rolling Stones rocker Sir Mick Jagger, was seen beaming as she was photographed with Tony when she arrived at the party. The 53-year-old donned a black leather dress with a cinched in waist and accessorised with a pair of white platform trainers and a white quilted cross body bag. The exclusive guest list kept going with fashion designer Kyle De'Volle and Gavin And Stacey actor Russell Tovey. Following the loved up engagement that took place in New York, Tony shared the intimate moment on Instagram where he looked thrilled when Stavros said yes after getting down on one knee in front of a fountain in Central Park. At the time, he penned: 'When you find real happiness in life never let it go today I can truly say I'm the happiest I've ever been. 'I went to Central Park to this magical fountain and asked the man that has changed my life in so many ways and helped show me that I can be loved and how too love to marry me and make me complete and he said YES I'm so overwhelmed with joy.' The couple's celeb pals rushed to the comment section to congratulate them, with Gemma Collins: 'Crying with happiness ❤️❤️ for you both I'm so happy CONGRATULATIONS' Paloma Faith: 'Congratulations to you both you make me sick' Alison Hammond: 'Congratulations such wonderful news' The couple often share sweet snaps together on social media as they travel around the world together.
