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The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Mum-of-two warns Brit tourists after Benidorm hotel room raided by teen thugs as her kids watched on in horror
A MUM-of-two has issued a warning to tourists after her hotel room was raided by thugs. Brit Becca Farley, 27, warned tourists to "keep your wits about you" after suffering a horror ordeal while holidaying at a Spanish tourist hotspot. 4 4 Becca was staying at Magical Tropical Splash in Benidorm with her partner, six-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter when her room was raided by thugs. The mother caught the strangers entering her room on the last night of the family's £2,500 week-long holiday. With signs put up around the hotel warning of a power cut Becca headed to her room alone to charge the family's phones. She was left terrified when she discovered two thugs heading to her hotel room in a bid to rob her family. Speaking about the horror incident Becca said: "As I got in the lift these two teenagers got in the lift with me and just pressed my floor level. "I honestly didn't think anything of it because there's five rooms per floor so I just assumed they were going to one of them." The two robbers then exited the lift on Becca's floor and headed straight for her room. She said: "I thought 'oh sh*t I have obviously got off on the wrong floor, what a palaver I'm going to have to wait for the lift again.' But it was the right floor. "It happened all quite quickly and they just strolled straight into my room. "I then followed in after them, which in hindsight, I shouldn't have because you hear horror stories and I think it could have gone sour. Shocking moment creepy hotel worker sneaks into Brit mum's room and steals her knickers on Benidorm holiday "But I just didn't really think and went straight into the room and shouted 'what are you doing in my room?'" Becca says one of the intruders then started screaming at her in Spanish. She responded by yelling: "Get the f*ck out, get the f*ck out, get the f*ck out." until the two thugs ran off. The terrifying incident was not over though with the would be thieves returning minutes later and banging on the door. Becca said she stayed in her room with the door locked as the two teens continued to bang on it, she added: "I was absolutely petrified. "I know it sounds silly and people have said you should have done this, you should have locked them in the room, you should have decked them but at that moment I think it was just that invasion of privacy. "This is supposed to be your safe place when you are away, you're away from home, we don't travel all that often so we were really shaken. "Then that night I did not sleep because I was flinching at every noise. "If it had happened earlier on in the week we would have flown home." 4 Becca went on to report the incident to hotel security after discovering another family had experienced a similar break in losing passports, watches and other valuables to the thieves. After the harrowing ordeal Becca is warning other tourists who plan to visit Spain. She said: "I would advise just to be alert. "A lot of people have said we were scaremongering people not to go away, not at all. "We will certainly go on holiday again, it's not a case of us never going abroad again but I think it's just having that awareness that if you are a lone woman, please be careful. "I'm very lucky that I'm OK but I think it's just a case of having your wits about you a bit more. "When you go on holiday you tend to relax and become a little bit naive to these situations." She also recommended tourists travel with padlocks so they can secure their valuables inside suitcases. She added: "Obviously keep your valuables safe. "I know some people say don't use the safes, we personally lock all of ours and padlock them in our suitcases. "I think it's just a case of having your wits about you and knowing not to get comfortable in somewhere you've never been before." Although she plans to continue travelling, Becca said she'll now take extra precautions. "I'm considering getting a webcam that you can put in your room next time we go away. I will carry on locking my stuff away. I would never take the kids away on my own. "I certainly wouldn't have cleaners in my room ever again, not to say it definitely was them but they have access to your room. "I don't know if I would feel comfortable going up to a room on my own again." Everything you need to know about visiting Spain Brits must have at least three months left on their passport from the day they plan to leave the country. Tourists do not need a visa if visiting for up to 90 days in an 180-day period. Make sure your passport is stamped on entry and exit. Travellers may be asked to show hotel booking confirmations and that they have enough money for their stay at the border. Spain is one hour ahead of the UK. The country uses the euro with around €10 working out to £8.55. Flights to Spain from the UK take between 2-4 hours depending on the destination.
The Independent
10 hours ago
- The Independent
Best sunscreen deals on our tried and tested favourites
Sunscreen is essential, but it can be surprisingly expensive. If you're stocking up on sunscreen for a family holiday, you'll know that packing enough SPF to keep everyone safe can soon add up. The good news is that sunscreen is often available on sale. Whether you need a body sunscreen to pack in your suitcase this summer or a reliable SPF moisturiser to wear all year round, there are plenty of deals to be found on some of our favourite tried and tested formulas. We've rooted through the best deals at Boots, Amazon, Lookfantastic and more to bring you the best offers. This will ensure that you never have to pay full price for your sun protection. If you're heading off on holiday soon, don't wait until you're at the airport to buy your sunscreen. Prices are often higher airside, so if you're checking in a suitcase, stock up before you travel. You might be tempted to buy travel-sized sunscreens if you're only travelling with hand luggage. However, you'll likely end up paying more per 100ml, and if you use the recommended amount (six to eight teaspoons to cover your whole body), you may need to top up while on holiday. Our top tip is to use the Boots airside click and collect service. You'll have to pay a £4.50 fee and select a delivery date at least three days before you fly, but this gives you the chance to make full use of Boots' wide range of online sunscreen offers. Keep scrolling for the best deals on body and face sunscreens. We'll be keeping this page updated throughout the summer, so you can bookmark it and return it when you need to stock up on SPF. If you're looking for a sunscreen to take on your family holiday, you can't go wrong with our best sunscreen for kids from La Roche Posay's trusty anthelios range. Our tester found that the spray 'wasn't greasy and sank in very quickly with no ghostly white faces'. It also suited her kids' sensitive skin, causing no irritation. For a limited time, you can get 35 per cent off the kids' sunscreen at Amazon, and you won't find it cheaper elsewhere. The 200ml bottle lasted our tester a month when using it with her three children and with multiple reapplications, so it's the perfect size to pack in your suitcase. For an extra boost of hydration, we're big fans of this sunscreen lotion from Hawaiian Tropic. Thanks to the addition of cocoa and shea butter, our tester found that 'it sinks in quickly and leaves the skin feeling supple and nourished'. We named it our best budget body sunscreen, and now at Amazon, you can get it at more than half off. If you want to stock up on more Hawaiian Tropic SPF products, you can also find the range reduced by up to half price at Boots. Right now at Boots, you can save 20 per cent on selected Ultrasun sunscreens, including our best body sunscreen, the Ultrasun extreme SPF50. Our tester praised the 'lightweight' cream for absorbing quickly into the skin, which made it easy to reapply throughout the day. Boots isn't the only retailer to reduce the price of the sunscreen. You can also snap up the deal at Sephora and Amazon. This 'invisible' sunscreen spray makes reapplication a breeze, thanks to its non-sticky formula and easy-to-use nozzle. Our tester loved its classic coconut scent, too. Now at Boots, you can get it for 20 per cent off. If you miss out on this offer, head to Amazon, where you can find it for the same price. We're big fans of Sol de Janeiro's SPF range at Indybest, so we're pleased to see that its radiance body spray has 35 per cent off at Cult Beauty. The SPF spray has Sol de Janeiro's signature coconut scent and comes out as a mist, which our beauty writer, Lucy, said 'keeps the SPF targeted at your body'. She added, 'It felt light yet moisturising and left a flattering sheen.' Our best sunscreen for acne-prone skin now has more than a third off at Amazon, but as one of the online retailer's limited-time offers, the deal isn't set to be around for long. The lightweight formula was 'neither too oily nor too matte' for our tester, and she found it blended easily into her skin. The 50ml bottle is also the perfect size to fit in your hand luggage this summer. Another fantastic sunscreen for acne-prone skin is Heliocare's oil-free gel SPF, which we named our best face sunscreen. After adding it to her daily routine, our tester found that it survived 'several sweaty workouts' and layered beautifully under make-up. Right now, you can save 25 per cent on the brand at Boots and Lookfantastic, making it the perfect time to stock up. We've also spotted a 30 per cent discount on one of our favourite SPF moisturisers from Fenty. Our beauty writer, Lucy, described the SPF30 as 'creamy, lightweight and thirst-quenching for dehydrated skin' and praised its 'soothing and healing' ingredients. The savings don't stop there either. Once you've got to the end of the sunscreen, you can buy a refill, which is around £5 cheaper than buying it brand new. We've also spotted a deal on the TikTok-viral sun rice SPF50 from Beauty of Joseon, with Lookfantastic offering 20 per cent off. I've used this SPF for a few months now and can attest to its hydrating and nourishing claims. I've found that it doesn't disrupt make-up or leave a white cast on my warm skin tone. Lucy recommends this Garnier SPF50 fluid for those who don't like the feeling of a heavy sunscreen against their skin. She found that 'it doesn't pill' and that the ingredients 'work to absorb excess oil on your skin throughout the day'. Boots currently has a third off selected Garnier products, but we've got a handy tip to help you slash the price even further. If you use the discount code SUN20, you'll get an additional 20 per cent off, bringing it down to £6.93. We're big fans of CeraVe, including its SPF50 facial moisturising lotion. While lots of SPF moisturisers focus on oil-control, Lucy wrote that 'it was refreshing to see ceramides included' for dry skin types. Amazon has slashed the price of the SPF lotion by almost 45 per cent, bringing it to less than £9. You won't find it this cheap anywhere else at the moment, but as it's a limited-time offer, you don't have long to snap it up.
Forbes
10 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
The 65 Best Early 4th Of July Sales To Shop This Weekend
Independence Day isn't until next month, but some of the best 4th of July sales are already live. If you're in the market for a new mattress, use our exclusive code FORBES27 to take 27% off Helix's best-selling designs. You can also save on cooling sheet sets from Brooklinen, outdoor patio furniture at Wayfair and camping and outdoor gear at REI before the holiday weekend arrives. Plenty of 4th of July sales are already live. Here are the best deals you can shop now. While the best discounts have yet to come—you can likely expect steeper markdowns the week of July 4—our deals team tracked down the top deals happening now across mattresses, home and kitchen essentials, tech, fashion and beauty. Up ahead, find all the best 4th of July sales worth shopping early. DreamCloud Helix Brooklinen Sur la table. Cozy Earth Walmart LG J. Crew REI Hoka Dermstore Kosas
Arabian Business
11 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Oman announces holiday for public and private sectors
Oman has announced an official holiday for public and private sectors at the end of this month. Sunday, June 29 has been announced as an official holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1447 AH. With Friday and Saturday being a typical weekend for many in the country, it means a three-day break, with workers able to rest from June 27 to 29. Oman announces Islamic New Year holiday The Ministry of Labour pointed out that employers may agree on terms to engage employees on the said holiday—if deemed necessary due to the nature of their work—provided they compensate the workers for the holiday.
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Molly-Mae Hague lovingly cradles her daughter Bambie, 2, as she takes her to a morning ballet class
Molly-Mae Hague cradled her two-year-old daughter Bambi as she took her to an early morning ballet class on Thursday. The former Love Island star, 26, cut a casual figure in a light yellow T-shirt which she wore with a pair of white tracksuit bottoms. Also wearing a pair of red-tinted sunglasses, the influencer completed her look with a pair of black sandals. Bambi was dressed in an adorable pink top and tutu along with white socks as Molly-Mae took her to class. The star shares her daughter with boxer Tommy Fury who she finished as runner-up with on Love Island in 2019. Molly and Tommy recently reunited after their shock split in August, with a source telling The Sun that they are in the 'honeymoon period again'. After the epic trip to Disneyland Paris, the family were all spotted landing back in the UK via private jet before they drove back to Molly's £4million Cheshire home. The Paris trip marked Molly's seventh holiday of the year having already jetted off to locations including Switzerland, Paris and St. Moritz already in 2025. She also flew to Dubai with Tommy in March with Bambi, and they then recreated the trip with another relaxing UAE voyage shortly after. At the time, Molly referred to the trip as 'the best holiday of her life' after fans were sent wild over whether she and Tommy had reunited. However, Molly was hit by a health scare upon her return from their second Dubai trip as she was rushed to hospital not long after. The Maebe founder said in a recent YouTube video that she was suffering with 'severe pain' in her leg following the long-haul flight and was told to urgently go to A&E to get it checked. Molly said she feared she had a blood clot in her leg after feeling a 'sharp, stabbing pain' in her leg which then moved to her knee and ankle. She called 111, when she started to feel her leg go numb, and was told by a doctor to go straight to hospital. She said: 'Basically yesterday I thought I had a blood clot and half of today I thought I had a blood clot in my leg. 'Obviously flying home from Dubai I was on the plane for like nearly eight hours… I didn't drink like hardly any water. 'I was in so much pain, like it was in the back of my knee, so so strong. Like it didn't feel like a dead leg, it was like a sharp stabbing pain… 'I was in A&E for absolutely hours. It was absolutely packed, it was such a sad environment, so many poorly people.' But after waiting for four hours in A&E for a blood test, Molly had to wait for three more hours for the results to see a doctor. Worried about not getting back to take Bambi to nursery, Molly went back home, but after suffering from dizziness and nausea, went back for a full round of testing. Thankfully, she got the all-clear, adding: 'Like there was nothing that showed them any sort of concern or anything about a blood clot.'
