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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
UK aqua park that looks like Mediterranean resort adds thrilling feature
The high-speed La Jefa is described as a 'towering centrepiece' for families to 'slip, slide and splash' across the water at the aqua par An aqua park known for its gleaming turquoise lake, is upping the ante with its latest addition described as the "ultimate summer slide experience". The new high-speed attraction, La Jefa, stands as a monumental feature at St Andrews Lakes in Halling, beckoning families to "slip, slide and splash" in the sun. St Andrews boasts a pristine 70-acre lake filled with spring water and is continuously expanding with various floating play areas, slides, jump points and splash zones, in scenes that wouldn't be out of place on the Med. La Jefa, translating to 'the female boss' in Spanish, is the latest thrilling complement to the park's highly popular 20ft slide, El Jefe – 'the male boss'. St Andrews Lakes' operations director Stuart Bishop said: "La Jefa is the perfect next step for our Aqua Park. Guests already loved El Jefe, but we wanted to bring something new, something a bit different and something just as fun. We can't wait to see families and friends tackle it this summer," In addition to the aquatic thrills, the attraction close to Rochester also features a private sandy beach area, paddleboarding, kayaking, zip wiring, and axe throwing activities, reports Kent Live. Not to mention wall climbing, archery, sailing courses, paddleboard classes and children's activity days throughout the school holidays. The old quarry has been turned into a stunning blue lake reserve, offering fun for everyone on water and land. And if you want to relax, the wellness space boasts wood-fired lakeside saunas, steaming hot tubs and even a cold plunge lagoon, not to mention a chill-out zone with snug chairs and a fireside to cosy up to. Aqua park tickets are £25 person for a 50-minute session and family deals and concessions are available. Your ticket covers buoyancy aids, vigilant lifeguards and an essential safety rundown before making waves. Information on bookings, activities needing inductions and session timings is available on the website. There are also all-day charges for the beach. Nestled in Halling, a quaint village perched in the Medway area snug between Cuxton and Snodland and within a stone's throw from Rochester, St Andrews Lakes is where you'll find the paradise pit. The lake gets its clear blue hue from the suspended chalk particles that reflect the light. St Andrew's says the lake's waters gush from a spring, making them "incredibly clean".
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding added to FBI's 10 most wanted list
A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running an international drug smuggling network behind four murders has been added to the FBI's list of 10 most wanted fugitives. A $10m (£7.7m) reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of Ryan Wedding, 43, who competed for Canada in the giant slalom at the 2002 winter games. Wedding - whose aliases include "El Jefe," "Giant" and "Public Enemy"- is accused of running a network that routinely shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia through Mexico and Southern California, to Canada and other US locations. He is also suspected of orchestrating four murders and an attempted murder. "Wedding went from shredding powder on the slopes at the Olympics to distributing powder cocaine on the streets of US cities and in his native Canada," said Akil Davis, the assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles field office. "The alleged murders of his competitors make Wedding a very dangerous man." Read more US news: Wedding was charged last year and an indictment in September alleged he and others arranged the shipment of some 60 tonnes of cocaine a year using long-haul trucks. The FBI said a dozen people had been arrested in connection with the case. US authorities allege the group killed two members of a family in Canada in retaliation for a stolen drug shipment in what officials there said was a case of mistaken identity, as well as two other people. "The former Canadian snowboarder unleashed an avalanche of death and destruction, here and abroad," said special agent Matthew Allen. "He earned the name 'El Jefe', becoming boss of a violent transnational drug trafficking organisation. "Now, his face will be on 'The Top 10 Most Wanted' posters. He's unremitting, callous and greed-driven. "Today's announcement beams an even brighter searchlight on him. We ask that you help us find him." Investigators believe Wedding is living in Mexico but have not ruled out that he could be in the US, Canada, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, or elsewhere.
Sky News
07-03-2025
- Sky News
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding added to FBI's 10 most wanted list
A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running an international drug smuggling network behind four murders has been added to the FBI's list of 10 most wanted fugitives. A $10m (£7.7m) reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of Ryan Wedding, 43, who competed for Canada in the giant slalom at the 2002 winter games. Wedding - whose aliases include "El Jefe," "Giant" and "Public Enemy"- is accused of running a network that routinely shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia through Mexico and Southern California, to Canada and other US locations. He is also suspected of orchestrating four murders and an attempted murder. "Wedding went from shredding powder on the slopes at the Olympics to distributing powder cocaine on the streets of US cities and in his native Canada," said Akil Davis, the assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles field office. "The alleged murders of his competitors make Wedding a very dangerous man." Wedding was charged last year and an indictment in September alleged he and others arranged the shipment of some 60 tonnes of cocaine a year using long-haul trucks. The FBI said a dozen people had been arrested in connection with the case. US authorities allege the group killed two members of a family in Canada in retaliation for a stolen drug shipment in what officials there said was a case of mistaken identity, as well as two other people. "The former Canadian snowboarder unleashed an avalanche of death and destruction, here and abroad," said special agent Matthew Allen. "He earned the name 'El Jefe', becoming boss of a violent transnational drug trafficking organisation. "Now, his face will be on 'The Top 10 Most Wanted' posters. He's unremitting, callous and greed-driven. "Today's announcement beams an even brighter searchlight on him. We ask that you help us find him." Investigators believe Wedding is living in Mexico but have not ruled out that he could be in the US, Canada, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, or elsewhere.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Former Olympic snowboarder added to FBI's most wanted list
LOS ANGELES (WJW) – Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of leading a multi-national drug trafficking organization and ordering multiple murders, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on Thursday. Officials with the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office made the announcement during a press conference in Westwood, also confirming that the U.S. Department of State is offering up to a $10 million reward for information leading to the 43-year-old Canada national's arrest. Last year, Wedding was indicted by a Los Angeles grand jury alongside his alleged second-in-command, 34-year-old Andrew Clark, and 14 other suspects. The indictment alleges that, between January 2024 and August 2024, the crime organization would transport large shipments of cocaine from Mexico to stash houses in the Los Angeles area before it was delivered to Canada and other locations in the United States with semi-trucks. Nearly one-third of Ohio's egg-laying birds killed in bird flu outbreak The indictment also alleges that the group would resort to violence, including the murders of two Ontario family members in November 2023 and others in May and April in 2024. Clark was arrested last October, but Wedding remains on the run. According to investigators, Wedding previously competed in giant slalom snowboarding during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. 'Wedding went from shredding powder on the slopes at the Olympics to distributing powder cocaine on the streets of U.S. cities and in his native Canada,' Akil Davis, the assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, said in a press release. 'The alleged murders of his competitors make Wedding a very dangerous man.' Wedding, also known as 'Giant,' 'El Jefe' and 'Public Enemy,' is believed to be residing in Mexico, but FBI officials said he could also be in the U.S., Canada, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica or somewhere else entirely. Cockpit recorder likely hadn't worked 'for several years' before jet crashed in Philadelphia: NTSB He is 6'3″ and roughly 240 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Officials said he may have a beard or mustache. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should reach out to their local FBI office or contact the FBI by WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram at +1-424 495-0614. 'The former Canadian snowboarder unleashed an avalanche of death and destruction, here and abroad,' Matthew Allen, special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's Los Angeles Field Division, said in the release. 'He earned the name 'El Jefe', becoming boss of a violent transnational drug trafficking organization. Now, his face will be on 'The Top 10 Most Wanted' posters. He's unremitting, callous and greed-driven. Today's announcement beams an even brighter searchlight on him. We ask that you help us find him.' Find more information on Wedding here. Find the full Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list right here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
06-03-2025
- CBS News
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding placed on FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted List, officials offer $10 million reward
Former Olympic snowboarder wanted for allegedly co-leading an international drug trafficking ring and ordering the killings of multiple people has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. Federal officials are also offering a $10 million reward for his capture. Federal officials announced the news about the 43-year-old Canadian national, Ryan Wedding, at a news conference Thursday morning. Wedding competed for the Canadian national team in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games before he was convicted in 2010 for attempting to buy cocaine from a U.S. government agent. Officials said some of Wedding's aliases include "El Jefe," "Giant," "Public Enemy," "James Conrad King," and "Jesse King." Federal prosecutors believe Wedding is currently living in Mexico but have not ruled out his presence in the U.S., Canada and other Latin American countries. Part of the crimes Wedding is allegedly wanted for includes running a transnational drug trafficking network that would routinely ship hundreds of kilograms of cocaine. Wedding's network would ship the cocaine from Colombia through Mexico and Southern California to Canada and other parts of the U.S., federal officials said. In just one seizure, authorities said, investigators found several defendants possessed about 1.8 tons of cocaine with a street value of around $23 to $25 million, according to federal prosecutors. He is also wanted for ordering multiple murders in Ontario, Canada and an attempted murder in furtherance of these drug crimes. "The former Canadian snowboarder unleashed an avalanche of death and destruction, here and abroad," said Matthew Allen, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's Los Angeles Field Division. "He earned the name 'El Jefe', becoming boss of a violent transnational drug trafficking organization. Now, his face will be on 'The Top 10 Most Wanted' posters. He's unremitting, callous and greed-driven. Today's announcement beams an even brighter searchlight on him. We ask that you help us find him." Federal officials said his placement on the FBI's top ten list marks the 535th addition. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs announced it is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction. This reward supplements the FBI's current offering of $50,000 for information leading to his arrest or extradition. The $10 million reward was authorized by Secretary of State Marco Rubio under the Narcotics Rewards Program, the FBI said. Last week, Wedding's criminal partner, Andrew Clark, who was living in Mexico when he was arrested, was extradited to the U.S. Federal officials have referred to Clark as Wedding's right-hand man. "In September 2024, a federal grand jury in Los Angeles returned a superseding indictment naming 14 additional defendants and including, among other counts, an attempted murder charge against Wedding and Clark," according to the FBI. If convicted of all charges, Wedding and Clark could face a mandatory minimum sentence of life in federal prison on their respective continuing criminal organization charge, federal prosecutors said. Anyone with information of Wedding's whereabouts is urged to contact the FBI via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram at +1-424 495-0614. Individuals can also contact their local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at Confidentiality will be given to anyone who calls with information.
