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Edinburgh Live
15-06-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Madeleine McCann 'breakthrough' as 'celebrating' police 'may have found clue'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The ongoing mystery of Madeleine McCann's disappearance might have taken a dramatic turn following last week's search in Portugal, according to a former top police official. Nearly 18 years after the three year old vanished from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz on May 3, 2007, this potential breakthrough is raising hopes and interest once more. Christian Brueckner, currently incarcerated in Germany for crimes unrelated, remains the main suspect in what German prosecutors have termed a 'probable murder'. Despite extensive investigative work, direct proof linking him to the case has proved difficult to pin down. With the recent search focusing on an isolated spot around Praia da Luz, where authorities had dug before, the investigation saw scores of officers and forensic specialists using sophisticated technology such as ground-penetrating radar over three days. READ MORE - Edinburgh woman sues charity and earns £8k compensation payout over 'holiday row' READ MORE - Edinburgh mum woke in England after ending up in three month long coma Former lead of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre until 2010, Jim Gamble, commented to that celebrations observed amongst the officers at the end of the operation may hint that they have found an important clue. His words were: "They wouldn't send 60 officers, forensic experts, earth-penetrating radar, and dig for three days without a clear plan. "When police are celebrating at the end of a search like this, it usually means they've found something worth following up on.", reports the Express. "This kind of reaction is not given lightly. It often signals a breakthrough in what can be a painstaking and methodical process." Madeleine vanished while holidaying with her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and her two younger siblings, catapulting the family into an international media frenzy as the pursuit to locate the little girl commanded front page news across the globe. Brueckner, who has a record of criminal charges including drug dealing and sexual crimes against youngsters, resided in the Algarve during Madeleine's disappearance. (Image: (Image: PA)) (Image: (Image: Andy Commins / Daily Mirror)) German detectives suggest he played a part in Madeleine's kidnap and potential homicide, although Brueckner has consistently refuted these claims. The inquiry stays underway and energetic, with law enforcement frequently revisiting prior evidence and chasing fresh lines of inquiry – the recent probing exercises are part of this ongoing work. Kate and Gerry McCann have ceaselessly sought answers and hold onto hope that the latest exploration could at last provide some closure after close to two decades of ambiguity. They continue to advocate for anyone with even a shred of information to step forth and aid the continuing probe. Should the conjecture about the climax of this recent operation prove true, it might signal an epochal progression in a narrative that has eluded conclusion for 18 years. Even without formal updates, the optimism displayed by officers on film has reignited fervent public and media interest in Madeleine's case, which remains one of history's most closely watched disappearances. Madeleine McCann's unsolved case inevitably grips the nation with every twist, inviting intense media and public vigilance. The enduring strength of the McCanns has propelled the search for their daughter into the public eye, as heartfelt pleas for closure persist. Eyes are peeled for concrete news from the authorities, with hope that clarity about Madeleine's fate may be on the horizon. Though definitive breakthroughs remain unconfirmed, the hint from a past high-ranking officer gives tentative promise that the long-standing enigma could be nearing an end. Mr. Gamble, discussing the hunt extensively on the True Criminals podcast, shared: "I'm an optimist. I believe in my lifetime we will find out what happened and hold anyone responsible to account."
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV Benidorm icon credits friend for saving her from homelessness
Benidorm legend Crissy Rock, who played Janey York in ITV's hit comedy, has opened up about her lifestyle, which she describes as 'living like a nomad' ITV comedy legend Crissy Rock has candidly revealed her unconventional way of life that she likens to "living like a nomad". The actress, well-known for her portrayal of the Solana hotel's Janey Yorke on Benidorm, is preparing to embark on a nationwide tour and admits to a lifestyle that sees her moving from "couch to couch". Speaking with the 66-year-old Liverpudlian shared: "Me, I'm like a nomad. I live from place to place to place. My wardrobe is just the boot of my car. If it wasn't for my friend, I would be living in a hostel or a cardboard box. When I'm in Liverpool, I go and see her and I have family and that so I just sort of move around from couch to couch." Crissy opened up about why she's adopted a nomadic existence, explaining: "It's just my job, it takes me everywhere." She stressed: "You can't become complacent, because every job is different." While chatting about her eagerly awaited tour, Crissy gave fans a teaser of what to expect as she transforms from Christine Murray into the fabulous Crissy Rock. Amazed by the public response, she confessed: "It's gone berserk. I can't believe it. I'm really excited about it", reports the Daily Star. She alluded to sharing the highs and lows of her journey, intending to cover the ups and downs while ensuring laughter remains at the heart of her story. Crissy remarked: "I think that's how I've coped with my life. Through humour." Crissy has admitted that she's completely on board for a Benidorm revival, despite being busy with her one-woman show. She revealed: "I've heard that the show could come back and I think that it would be brilliant if they did bring it back. But I can't say much, but I would love it to happen. It's up to the writer, and I think that you couldn't say half of the things now. You'd have to be politically correct, so would it be the same? "The full cast, all of them, were brilliant. We had a lovely time. I think it was so popular because people could relate to the characters. They all knew someone who was like that. They could relate to the people who were on the programme." She also suggested a potential storyline for the show's return: "I think it would be fab if Janey Yorke and Joyce Temple-Savage got back and locked horns over who was managing the Solana. That would be good, wouldn't it? Because they hated each other." Currently, Crissy is touring the UK with her show An Evening With Crissy Rock: From Bedlam To Benidorm, promising to deliver the fun in June 2025 and extending the fun into Spring 2026.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wetherspoon making huge menu change on Friday but not everyone will enjoy it
Wetherspoon is making a major alteration to its pub menus from this Friday as it brings back a favourite item. The pub chain's popular Brunch Burger will be making its comeback to menus on Friday, June 13, due to customer demand, reports However customers will only have a very short window to enjoy it as it's only staying on the menu for one weekend only. READ MORE: I flew with easyJet from Birmingham Airport and got extra legroom without asking Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join The return of the Brunch Burger is being rolled out to coincide with Father's Day and will be on offer to customers who visit Wetherspoon pubs from Friday, June 13 until Sunday, June 15 inclusive. The customer-favourite is made of 100% British beef 6oz patty, American-style cheese, maple-cured bacon and a free-range fried egg, topped with a hash brown made from 100% British potato. The burger meal comes with chips, six beer-battered onion rings and a drink. Wetherspoon states it has more than 150 different drinks to choose from, including a range of regional craft beers. The majority of Wetherspoon pubs will be serving the meal over the Father's Day weekend for £9.99, if ordering a soft or non-alcoholic drink, or for £11.52 if ordering an alcoholic drink. Wetherspoon marketing executive James Vaughan said: "The Brunch Burger will return for one weekend only by popular demand. "I am confident that our customers will welcome its return to mark Father's Day." It comes after the pub chain added four new gourmet burgers to its menu last month, including a Cheese Meltdown, the Big Smoke, Buffalo and BBQ Stack. The new additions mean customers now have a choice of seven gourmet burgers to choose from in total, all of which come served with six beer-battered onion rings, iceberg lettuce, tomato and red onion, and chips or a side salad, on request. All of the burgers are made with 100% British beef and come freshly cooked to order, and traceable from farm to fork. Wetherspoon said the average price of a gourmet burger in 343 of its pubs is £10.19 with a soft drink, or £11.72 with an alcoholic drink, but prices may vary by location. Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson added: "We are always keen to offer our customers the widest choice of good quality meals at value-for-money prices. "We believe the four new burgers will prove popular with a wide range of customers at our pubs."
Wales Online
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Star of ITV's Benidorm says she's forced to live 'couch-to-couch'
Star of ITV's Benidorm says she's forced to live 'couch-to-couch' The actress and comedian is best known for playing Janey Yorke in the ITV comedy 'I just sort of move around from couch to couch' (Image: ITV ) Comedian and actress Crissy Rock has revealed that her current work commitments have her "living like a nomad". The Liverpudlian, famed for her portrayal of Solana hotel manager Janey Yorke in ITV's hit series Benidorm, is gearing up for a fresh UK tour, which sees her lifestyle become one of "couch to couch". In an exclusive chat with the 66 year-old entertainer said: "Me, I'm like a nomad. I live from place to place to place. My wardrobe is just the boot of my car. If it wasn't for my friend, I would be living in a hostel or a cardboard box. "When I'm in Liverpool, I go and see her and I have family and that so I just sort of move around from couch to couch." Crissy delved into the reasons behind her transient lifestyle, stating: "It's just my job, it takes me everywhere." She continued: "You can't become complacent, because every job is different." Discussing her imminent tour, Crissy said that audiences will be treated to tales spanning from Christine Murray to Crissy Rock. It's been so busy she's had to schedule additional shows, she said: "It's gone berserk. I can't believe it. I'm really excited about it." For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Article continues below "It's a journey of up and down," the acress added, saying that while she'll touch on more sombre chapters of her life, laughter will not be in short supply. Crissy remarked: "I think that's how I've coped with my life. Through humour." Crissy confessed that amidst the hustle of her solo act, she would love to see Benidorm return to screens. She said: "I've heard that the show could come back and I think that it would be brilliant if they did bring it back. "But I can't say much, but I would love it to happen. It's up to the writer, and I think that you couldn't say half of the things now. You'd have to be politically correct, so would it be the same?" Crissy is going on tour across the UK (Image: PR supplied ) "The full cast, all of them, were brilliant. We had a lovely time. I think it was so popular because people could relate to the characters. They all knew someone who was like that. They could relate to the people who were on the programme." Envisioning a possible revival plot, Crissy suggested: "I think it would be fab if Janey Yorke and Joyce Temple-Savage got back and locked horns over who was managing the Solana. That would be good, wouldn't it? Because they hated each other." Article continues below Currently, Crissy is entertaining audiences across the UK with her production, An Evening With Crissy Rock: From Bedlam To Benidorm. The show schedule extends well into Spring 2026 beyond its initial run in June 2025.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Katie Price 'heartbroken' as kids 'advised to stay away' due to 'toxic brand'
Former glamour model Katie Price's children Junior and Princess, who she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre, are said to be keeping a 'professional distance' from their mum Katie Price has reportedly been left heartbroken after suggestions emerged that two of her eldest children, Princess and Junior, should publicly distance themselves due to worries over her unpredictable behaviour. The former glamour model's eldest two children, who she had with ex-husband Peter Andre, are carving their own niches in the limelight but are seemingly steering clear from being associated with their mum's celebrity status. A source confided in "There's been a clear shift. Princess and Junior love their mum but have been advised not to mix business with family, especially when it comes to joint red carpet appearances or interviews. It's not about cutting her off, it's about protecting their own brands." These revelations come in the wake of Katie, 47, facing a variety of legal woes, including a warrant for her arrest issued in March when she failed to attend a court date concerning her bankruptcy case. Despite owing in excess of £750,000 to creditors, Katie defended herself saying she was abroad at the time of the hearing. After being detained at Heathrow Airport upon her return to the UK, Katie made an appearance at the High Court. The star has been discharged of her tax debts since, with her overdue payments comprising income tax, VAT, surcharges and interest, as reported by the Express, all accumulated from self-assessments in the two years leading up to 2022. Katie Price has recently come under fire from animal rights campaigners after she shared a video showing her new puppy Rookie looking distressed during horse riding activities. "She's constantly in the headlines for the wrong reasons," an insider commented. "It's tough for her kids who are trying to build their own reputations. No one wants to see their parent branded 'toxic' online, but it's the reality they're navigating." Asked for a statement by Katie's representative declined to comment. Princess, 17, is carving out her niche with multiple beauty deals and is rumoured to be putting together a reality show separate from her mother's fame. Her brother Junior, 19, is forging ahead with his music ambitions, often appearing alongside his dad Peter and stepmum Emily at events. Despite any possible friction, Katie opened up about her relationship with her children on The Katie Price Show podcast, expressing: "They're doing their own thing, they're busy, but I'm always here for them." Regarding co-parenting with ex-husband Peter Andre, she admitted: "I don't always agree with things, but at the end of the day we both love the kids and that's what matters." Sources say there might be a "professional distance" between Katie and her children's burgeoning careers for some time yet. The source added: "They'll never turn their backs on Katie, but when it comes to their careers, they're being smart. They want to be seen as individuals, not as part of the circus."
