2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Alan Peacock dead at 87: Former England striker and Middlesbrough legend passes away as club release statement
ALAN PEACOCK has passed away at the age of 87.
The former England and Middlesbrough star’s death was announced by the club on social media.
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Peacock died over the weekend with his family by side.
He scored 141 goals in 238 games for Boro during his decade-long spell at the club between 1954 and 1964.
Boro announced his passing with a touching tribute.
It read: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of club legend Alan Peacock at the age of 87.
“The former England international, who scored 141 goals in 238 games for his hometown club, passed away peacefully at the weekend with his family by his side.
“The thoughts of everyone at Middlesbrough Football Club are with Alan’s family and friends at this sad time.”
Peacock earned six caps for England between 1962 and 1965, scoring three times.
After leaving Boro in 1964, he went on to have spells at Leeds United and Plymouth Argyle.
He hung up his boots in 1968 at the age of 30 due to persistent injuries.
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2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Brit woman, 43, killed on jet ski in horror crash with speedboat driven by ‘drunk’ friend in Costa Del Sol
A BRIT woman has been killed in a jet ski accident in Spain’s Costa del Sol.
The 43-year-old is believed to have died at the scene – after she was hit by a speedboat driven by her intoxicated friend, according to local cops.
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Police said she was being driven by a friend who failed a breath test after the fatal crash at a beach called Los Toros – just west of the popular holiday resort of Estepona.
A spokesperson for the Civil Guard in Malaga said: “I can confirm the dead woman is a 43-year-old British national.
“She was a passenger on the jet ski.”
A police source said: “The jet ski was being driven by her partner.
“They appear to have been hit from behind by a friend at the wheel of a speedboat.
“He failed a breath test after the collision so he’s likely to have been arrested but that is not something I can confirm at this stage.”
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And afterwards, he audaciously called out Mexico’s 49-1 Ramirez.
He said: “I want tougher fighters. I want to be world champion. Zurdo looked slow as s*** tonight, that’d be easy work too.”
Paul later called out heavyweight star Anthony Joshua and Tommy Fury in the post-fight press conference.
And after Ramirez walked into the room, they faced off to tease a future bout.
Ramirez, 34, himself called out Australia’s pound-for-pound star and IBF champion Jai Opetaia, 30, for a three-belt unification bout.
He said: “(Opetaia) is the fight that I want. I’m the king. Get my phone and call me. I want it. Be ready.”
Paul, 28, meanwhile teased a rematch with Fury, 26, who he lost to via split-decision in 2023 to stand as his lone defeat in the ring.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
JAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.
Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.
The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.
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He said: “I don’t even think I was a fighter then. I was like two years, two and a half years into the sport and I didn’t really know what I was doing.
“I didn’t have the proper team around me, the proper conditioning. My lifestyle outside of the ring was still that of like a YouTuber, celebrity actor, whatever I was at that point.
“So I wasn’t fully focused on boxing. Like I said, this feels like chapter one’s done tonight.
“Now we’re moving into chapter two and I’m just getting warmed up in this sport but people hold the Tommy Fury thing against me, but what now?
“I just beat a former world champion and I’m coming to avenge that loss as well with Tommy.”
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2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on ‘A Kerry team written off in Croke Park are dangerous’ – Jack O’Connor reacts to statement win against Armagh
ON A day when pundits who labelled Kerry a one-man band were given cause to change their tune, Armagh were the ones left to face the music.
The Kingdom hit all the right notes during a blistering second half that saw them rack up 0-19 to end the Orchard’s reign as All-Ireland champions.
The 64 year-old was delighted to silence his critics in styleSeán O’Shea starred as the Kingdom won 0-32 to 1-21
With their team in the ascendancy at the interval, Armagh fans may have hoped that their 1-11 to 0-13 interval advantage was a good omen.
That was the final score last July when Kieran McGeeney led his county to the Sam Maguire for just the second time in their history.
Rían O’Neill and Oisín Conaty led the way as the holders pushed their advantage out to five points after the change of ends.
However, they failed to score again for more than 15 minutes. All the while, Kerry turned the screw and devoured Armagh’s kickout during the most phenomenal of purple patches.
With David Clifford and man of the match Seán O’Shea — who shared 0-17 from play — to the fore, Kerry hit an unanswered 0-14 and Armagh never recovered.
‘Geezer’ groaned: “It was just the 15-minute period where Kerry were devastating and we couldn’t get our hands on the ball.
“We probably made life difficult for ourselves on top of that, but that’s sport. You have to take your hat off when somebody is scoring like that.
“It was just one of those days. You make mistakes and you get punished for them. It’s 15 minutes you’d like to forget. We’ve done it ourselves to other teams. You have to take it on the chin and move on.”
It was sweet revenge for Kerry following last year’s semi-final defeat. But more importantly for boss Jack O’Connor, it was a display that laughed in the face of the criticism his men have faced since the defeat by Meath a fortnight earlier.
O’Connor said: “A Kerry team written off in Croke Park are dangerous because it just takes a bit of the heat off.
“It allows them to play with a kind of freedom and abandon. That’s what you saw there.
“Our mantra this morning was we have to flip the script. The script has been written that Armagh have this game won and we have to flip that script.
“Every breaking ball you win, every turnover you win, every score is a chip off the block and it’s a way of flipping that script. We did it block by block.”
Despite dealing with an extensive injury list, Kerry stormed into an All-Ireland semi-final against Tyrone on the weekend of July 12-13.
INJURY ‘CRISIS’
No part was played at Croker by Paul Geaney, Mike Breen, Tadhg Morley, Diarmuid O’Connor, Tony Brosnan or Barry Dan O’Sullivan.
Tom O’Sullivan limped off in the first half and Paudie Clifford was only fit enough to be subbed on at the break.
Still, O’Connor acknowledged that his introduction ‘gave everybody a lift’ and the Fossa man had a big impact as the Munster champions seized control.
SILENCING CRITICS
In his post-match press briefing, the Kerry gaffer also referenced a mention of Clifford’s younger brother David in an article penned by Joe Brolly.
He said: “One of the great motivators in life is trying to prove people wrong. We were being portrayed as a one-man team.
“I saw somebody writing this morning that said the only Kerry player worthy of being called a Kerry player was David Clifford. Now, David is a great player but David will tell you that there was a fair supporting cast there today.”
While it was Joe McElroy’s point after the hooter that sent Armagh into the break with the most slender of advantages, Kerry were the architects of their own undoing when the pivotal moment of the first half occurred in the 29th minute.
THE KINGDOM’S KEEPER
Throughout an otherwise excellent performance, Shane Ryan showed his class as he foiled Armagh goal attempts from Tiernan Kelly, Cian McConville and Barry McCambridge.
However, the Kerry keeper was punished for a weak kickout by seeing his net rattled by Rory Grugan.
As Dylan Casey waited for Ryan’s restart to clear the arc, Kelly stole in and fed Grugan to finish emphatically.
The score that put Armagh into the lead for the first time in the game was a shot in the arm for a team whose efficiency let them down early on.
Among the tally of five wides they hit in the first quarter were a botched goal chance for Darragh McMullan and two-point efforts by O’Neill and Ethan Rafferty.
UNEXPECTED HERO
Much of the pre-match analysis hinted that Kerry’s hopes of dethroning Armagh rested on the shoulders of David Clifford. Yet no man inflicted more damage than O’Shea.
The Kenmare man had eight points by the change of ends. The only placed ball in that tally left Kerry leading by 0-7 to 0-3 by the 15th minute.
He carried the fight again after the game’s only goal, hitting a single and a two-pointer that ensured Armagh’s 1-8 to 0-9 lead expired after little over a minute.
Thanks to McElroy and a Rafferty two-point free, Armagh were back in front at half-time. And things briefly looked ominous for Kerry as the Ulster men made a promising start to the second half.
But as Kerry pressed up, a tidal wave of attacks saw them dismantle an Armagh side who were suddenly in disarray.
THE TURNAROUND
From 0-14 to 1-16 behind in the 41st minute, Kerry were 0-28 to 1-16 in front by the 56th. Game over.
O’Connor explained: “We just got to grips with the Armagh kickout. That’s where we got the stranglehold and we drove on from there.
Whatever the boys said to themselves at half-time, they were fierce determined.
“We felt we played well in the first half but gave away a very bad goal that brought Armagh back into it. But we were getting pockets of space to kick scores.”
NOT A ONE MAN TEAM
On the performance of O’Shea, O’Connor added: “When that was a game in the first half and halfway through the second half, that man put in some display.
“He’s just such a genuine young fella and it’s just the way he speaks and the way he commands the dressing room. David is a one-off and he’s just a massive talent. But Seánie is just a very mature young fella who commands the room and commands the group.
“We missed him more than anyone in the Meath game when he wasn’t there. Not alone does he play well himself, he just commands the boys around him. He’s the leader on the field.
“Taking nothing away from any of the rest of them, Gavin White or anything, Gavin was fantastic today, but Seánie is on a different level as regards leadership. He’s the spiritual leader of that group.”
KERRY: S Ryan; D Casey, J Foley, P Murphy; B Ó Beaglaoich 0-2, G White 0-2, T O’Sullivan; S O’Brien, M O’Shea; J O’Connor 0-2, S O’Shea 0-12, 3tp, 2f, G O’Sullivan 0-2, D Clifford 0-7, 2tp, C Geaney, D Geaney 0-1.
Subs: E Looney for T O’Sullivan 24 mins, P Clifford 0-2 for C Geaney h-t, M Burns 0-2 for M O’Shea 49, D Moynihan for Burns b-s 55-57, K Spillane for D Geaney 63, T Kennedy for G O’Sullivan 69, TL O’Sullivan for Casey b-s 69-70.
ARMAGH: E Rafferty 0-2, 1tpf; P Burns, P McGrane, B McCambridge; R McQuillan, T Kelly 0-1, J Óg Burns 0-2, 1tp; N Grimley, B Crealey; R Grugan 1-0, J McElroy 0-2, O Conaty 0-6, 1tp; D McMullan 0-1, A Murnin, R O’Neill 0-6, 1tpf, 1’45.
Subs: J Duffy for J Óg Burns b-s 37-47 mins, Duffy for Grimley 50, C Turbitt for McQuillan 50, A Forker for Kelly 53, C McConville 0-1 for Crealey 56, S McPartlan for Grugan 66, C O’Neill for Murnin b-s 66-70.
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Reality TV host blindsided as they’re AXED from long-running show after ten years – and bosses dumped him over the phone
A REALITY TV host has been left stunned after being brutally axed from their long-running show.
After ten years on screen, bosses gave them the boot with a phone call.
9 NetworkThe TV host has shocked fans with the announcement that he’s been axed from Australian Survivor[/caption]
9 NetworkJLP fronted the series for 11 seasons and didn’t see the axe coming[/caption]
Telly fans have been left stunned after Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia revealed he’s been booted from the show.
The fan favourite – affectionately known as JLP – broke the news on Instagram with a cheeky AI video showing himself being KO’d by a giant boxing glove, joking he’d been “blindsided” by the brutal decision.
JLP, who’s fronted the series for 11 seasons, said he never saw the axe coming when he was told by bosses that they were “going in a different direction” for next year’s season.
He wrote: “Australian Survivor has seen some of the most epic blindsides over the last 10 years, but this one might just be the craziest of them all… because it happened to me.”
He told followers that without a hidden immunity idol in his back pocket, “I have to snuff my own torch and send myself home.”
He continued: “I received a call from the Network thanking me for all my hard work and dedication to the show but for next season they are ‘going in a different direction.”
But it’s not the end of his Survivor journey just yet – JLP confirmed he’ll still appear on the Australia v The World edition, filmed late last year and expected to premiere this July.
And in a move that’s already splitting fans, Daily Mail reports that David Genat, a Survivor legend known as the ‘Golden God’, is tipped to take over as host.
David, who first hit screens on Champions v Contenders II in 2019 and later won All Stars in 2020, has since starred on The Celebrity Apprentice, hosted Rush and just scooped a jaw-dropping £4.5 million prize on Deal or No Deal Island in the US.
JLP added: “Ratings had dipped a bit recently and they wanted to do something drastic to shake things up. So for the first time ever this is not a tribe swap, but a HOST SWAP®️ Yes, you read that right.”
“I have loved and will dearly miss the immensely talented crew, all the crafty players and our loyal sassy audience. I’m a huge fan of this incredible game, always have been, always will be.”
Viewers reckon it just won’t be the same without him as his post was instantly flooded with comments from gutted fans and former contestants, branding the brutal axe a “huge mistake”.
Nick Iadanza wrote: “Actually devastated! You are Australian Survivorand we are all so grateful to have had you leading it for players and fans alike,”
Jordie Hansenadded: “No way! It’s going to be hard to imagine the show without you mate. An actual living legend”.
Logan Johannisen penned: “Can confirm blindsides sting. Totally devastated with this news. Thank you for being apart of my survivor journey and your endless ball jokes. Will not be the same without you, JLP.”
Former winner Kristie Bennett said: “Talk about brutal! We have all been completely robbed. You made this show with the players from the ground up. Always an icon!”
Australian Survivor is available to watch in the UK on Amazon Prime.
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2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Sainsbury’s shoppers race to bag £30 dress that will snatch you in at the waist & is £260 cheaper than designer version
SAINSBURY’S has the perfect summer dress that will snatch you at the waist, and it’s £260 cheaper than a similar designer frock.
With temperatures set to reach a whopping 35C today, Brits across the country will be doing every to cool down.
SainsburysThe Tu frock is perfect for keeping you cool in hot weather[/caption]
www.thereformation.comThe Reformation dress is priced at £298[/caption]
And although purchasing a fan or making your own air conditioner may be your first thought, treating yourself to a weather-appropriate frock can make a huge difference.
Sainsbury’s Tu is one of the best-loved brands on the high street, and is constantly wowing us with its stylish but affordable fashion.
From cute dresses to on-trend work attire, the supermarket fast-fashion range always hits the mark, and its new summer collection is no exception.
The elegant white gown is perfect for dressing up for girly brunches or city sight-seeing on holiday.
The structured bodice and flared hem give the dress a flattering shape, and the dress is made of lightweight cotton, perfect for keeping cool in the heat.
Sainsbury’s said: “This white dress is an elegant choice for summer outings. Designed with a structured bodice and a flared hem for a flattering shape.
“Cut to a midaxi length, it has been made from a lightweight, cotton-rich fabric, perfect for warmer days.”
The gorgeous frock is available in a wide range of sizes, from size 6 to size 24.
However, it has proved so popular with fashion fans that it has already sold out in some sizes.
The dress, which can be purchased in store or online, is priced at just £30, making it purse-friendly buy.
Shoppers React
Raving about the frock on the Tu website, one shopper said: “I bought this dress as a curvy size 20 and told myself that it would not fit …..but it was stunning!
“I felt special in it and confident.”
A second person said: “I never leave reviews, but this dress is beautiful.
Is supermarket fashion the new high street?
DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in:
The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family.
Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a ‘strong growth in clothing’ and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street.
Asda’s clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury’s clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year.
So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful?
Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it’s good quality too – with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative.
A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year.
Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes.
“The cut and style are akin to a premium brand. It’s stunning!”
A third person said: “Beautiful dress, fully lined and top quality material.
“Great fit and cut even for plus-size people like me. Looks way more expensive than it is.”
Designer Dupe
The Sainbury’s dress looks strikingly similar to the Everett Linen Dress, which is priced at £298.
This makes the Tu dress a whopping £268 cheaper.
Both dresses have a similar structured bodice and flared hem, but the premium buy comes in a wider range of colours, including pink and blue.
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Strictly star reveals she’s quitting UK to live in Dubai with boyfriend who grew up there
SAFFRON Barker has made the big move to Dubai with her model boyfriend, Josh Miln.
Theformer Strictly starconfirmed she had relocated to the United Arab Emirates with her beau who grew up in the Middle East, both in Dubai and Oman.
Instagram / @saffronbarkerSaffron Barker revealed she is moving to Dubai[/caption]
Instagram / @saffronbarkerThe influencer is moving there with boyfriend Josh Miln[/caption]
Instagram / @saffronbarkerJosh, a model, grew up in Oman and Dubai[/caption]
Saffron, 24, made the big reveal on her Instagram and YouTube vlog where she explained she left her home town of Brighton, but would be returning regularly.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this out loud, it feels so surreal, but come and get ready of me to go apartment searching in Dubai,” she said in the Instagram video.
The influencer explained how in her “entire life” she had never moved anywhere and thought “why not, whilst I’m young, just try something news.
“I’ve always been in my hometown Brighton, which I do absolutely love, and there’s no doubt I will end up in Brighton because I absolutely love it,” she said.
Saffron then explained how her and Josh were planning to live “half our life in Dubai and half our life in the UK.”
She added: “Which is just so exciting because it means I still go home to see my friends and family, but at the same time, it’s like Josh and I get to start this whole new chapter together.”
Saffron admitted to feeling “a little bit nervous because I’ve never done anything like this before.”
“But Dubai is such a beautiful place. Also, this is where Josh spent much of his life,” she added.
Saffron promised to vlog their apartment search and begged fans to “help us make our decision,” because she was “very indecisive.”
Friends and fans reacted to Saffron’s announcement in the comment section of the post.
“This is so exciting!! You won’t regret it sis,” wrote one person.
Another added: “I just watched your vlog so happy for you and you will love living in Dubai- I moved here over 3 years ago from London and that was the best decision ever.”
And a third commented: “You and josh make such a cute couple you both deserve the world love seeing you happy my girl.”
The TV star and Josh began dating last year when she slid into his DMs after seeing him on TikTok.
Who is Saffron Barker?
SAFFRON Barker has risen to fame over the years for her YouTube channel and TV appearances.
She’s also got some famous friends such as Harriet Blackmore from 2024’s series of Love Island.
Saffron is a YouTube star from Brighton born on July 24, 2000.
She shot to fame through her popular videos on the social media platform and is known for In My Day with Saffron Barker.
Saffron also has had her own clothing line at Primark.
“Josh loves this story because, in this case, I was a stalker, but this is your sign to shoot your shot, and I never thought I would do this, but here we are,” she said earlier this year in a vlog announcing their relationship.
“He is the kindest person I probably ever met in my life. Just is the complete opposite of a boy,” Saffron later aded.
“I mean, any person that has met Josh has said he just really is the kindest soul. He has the biggest heart, and I definitely got very, very lucky and so grateful for him.”
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on DOJ Secretary Boying Remulla To Apply for Ombudsman: “I think I have a lot to offer there”
DOJ Secretary Boying Remulla Speaks on Plan to Submit Application for Ombudsman DOJ SECRETARY – Department of Justice chief Boying Remulla confirmed that he will apply for Ombudsman to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC). Pres. Bongbong Marcos previously ordered his Cabinet secretaries for a courtesy resignation. It is in line with the performance check ... Read more
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on I have 5 must-try tricks for sleeping soundly during sweltering nights – but my sock tip is sending people into meltdown
A SAVVY woman has shared her top must-try tricks to ensure you sleep soundly during sweltering nights.
So if you’re struggling to sleep as temperatures rise, fear not, you’ve come to the right place.
GettyA woman has shared five tips to stay cool during hot nights[/caption]
TikTok/@bibton5But while some thought her hacks were “genius”, not everyone was as impressed with her sock idea[/caption]
TikTok/@bibton5This woman advised those struggling to keep cool to sleep in “damp socks” to “help regulate body temperature”[/caption]
A 43-year-old content creator, who is currently going through perimenopause, has shared the hacks she swears by to keep cool at night.
But while many were thankful for the handy advice, this woman’s sock tip sent people into meltdown.
Posting on social media, this woman, who is currently dealing with hot flushes, shared her top tips, as she wrote: “Sleep in damp socks – feet help regulate body temperature.”
She also advised: “Sleep with feet elevated – helps blood circulation, reducing that hot, puffy feeling.”
Not only this, but she then revealed a hack that “really works”, as she beamed: “Soak feet in ice cold water for 10 minutes before bed.”
And that’s not all, as she then stressed: “Massage your feet with peppermint oil – the menthol creates a long lasting cooling sensation.”
Additionally, she shared a simple hack that is great for cooling your body down, as she advised: “Keep a frozen hot water bottle at the foot of your bed – rest your feet on it to stay cool.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @bibton5, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 294,800 views.
It’s also amassed 2,370 likes, 175 comments and 719 saves.
But social media users were left divided by the hacks – whilst some thought there were “genius”, the sock trick left people gobsmacked (and not in a good way).
One person said: “Frozen water bottle is genius!”
How to keep cool in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS...
Keep out of the heat if you can.
If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
Cool yourself down.
Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
Keep your living space cool.
Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.
Another added: “Thanks for the tips.”
A third commented: “I was up until 3am last night, got up after I saw this & soaked feet & it sorted me out!”
Sleeping in damp socks is a breeding ground for fungus. Don’t do this
TikTok user
But at the same time, one user snapped: “I would rather overheat. Wearing wet socks sounds like torture.”
Another claimed: “Damp socks is such a sensory nightmare.”
Someone else warned: “Sleeping in damp socks is a breeding ground for fungus. Don’t do this.”
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Brit tourists in Majorca now being sent to ‘dangerous’ FAKE BEACHES as protesters ramp-up war on holidaymakers
BRITISH holidaymakers in Majorca are now being sent to “dangerous” fake beaches as the war on tourists intensifies.
The “dirty” scam comes as anti-tourism protests ramp up across the country, with raging locals swarming restaurants and occupying beaches.
ReutersResidents across Europe have protested with signs bearing slogans like ‘As you come I have to go’[/caption]
ReutersWidespread anti-tourism protests have erupted across Spain in the last year[/caption]
APPolice officers have been deployed to manage the protests[/caption]
One protester was recently caught wielding an axe, while others jeered “Tourists go Home”.
But now, one resident has revealed a new, more insidious tactic being deployed by locals to keep tourists out.
Explaining the trick in a video posted online, she said locals are making up names for “secret” coves that are actually “dangerous” parts of the city located miles away from the coast.
The strategy, she said, consists of inventing locations that resemble real areas to trick tourists away from popular beaches.
She warned: “These are not beaches, they are dangerous places that you should avoid.
“If you want to avoid getting scammed, look up the location online before you go.
“If you find a lot of information, it’s a real beach. If not, avoid going.”
Some have justified the practice as a means of protecting the island’s natural areas and have accused the woman of “discrediting her own land”.
While others have called the trick “dirty” and argue mass tourism is a systemic problem which needs to be resolved by those in power.
The separately organised protests, which took place more than 850 miles apart, showed the depth and breadth of the campaigns targeting tourists.
A protest group called Caterva was behind the fake beach closures in Manacor in eastern Majorca.
The fed-up group put up red tape and signs at several coves saying “Beach Closed”.
They included the secluded white-sand cove Cala Varques and a “hidden” cove renowned for snorkelling called Cala Petita.
Caterva said in a post on X, formerly Twitter: “New action by Caterva in Manacor. We closed coves for residents’ use and rest. Let’s change course and prioritise life.
“We believe the tourist is part of the machinery and has responsibility for the situation we suffer.”
“But the main people responsible are those who own the hotel chains and construction companies and real estate firms.
“They’re the ones we should be pointing our fingers at.”
It also follows last week’s announcement by protest movement, the Majorca Platja Tour, of a planned “beach occupation” later this summer.
The group said: “Prepare your towels, umbrellas and banners because we will be making a new symbolic occupation on a beach in Mallorca,”
Pere Joan is the spokesperson and organiser for Menys Turisme Més Vida – meaning “Less Tourism, More Life”.
He previously told the Mirror: “We hope to do the same and occupy the beaches in places that have a mass of tourists.”
Last year, MTMV massed together up to 40,000 people to stick it to the tourists.
The campaigner said: “We are demanding from local government to put restrictions on outsiders buying housing. We want taxes on empty houses.
“We want control of illegal Airbnbs. One of our demands is to decrease the number of planes that come to Majorca.”
They claimed that Brits are the source of their “serious” problems, damaging “quality of life” and fuelling environmental degradation.
Pere explained why he felt tourism was at the root of the issue.
He said: “The demands of mass tourism mean the consumption of water, energy, food and land, something which limits Majorca.
A closure sign put up to discourage touristsAPPeople march during a protest against overtourism in the Balearic island of Mallorca[/caption]
This fake sign was seen in a bid to prevent crowded beachesSolarpix
“The other problem is the housing. The prices have increased so much. Many local people leave the city and go to some towns that are cheaper to live and rent.”
Several protest groups penned an open letter setting out their grievances.
The letter read: “ENOUGH! STAY HOME! We do not need more tourists; in fact, you are the source of our problem.
“DO NOT COME.”
It said the problems have been made worse by “greed and avarice” of hoteliers, politicians, real estate investors, and “parasites’ of all kinds”.
But Brits have pushed back – pointing out that the local economy depends on income from the tourism that is being attacked.
One Brit who has owned a holiday villa on Mallorca for over 30 years wrote to Majorca Daily Bulletin: “It’s sad British people are no longer welcome, even though over the years we’ve ploughed a lot into the island’s economy.
“The inhabitants there ought to stop and think what will happen to their economy when people like us stop going?
What is the anti-tourist movement?
A WAVE of anti-tourist measures are being implemented across Europe to curb mass tourism in popular holiday hotspots.
Overcrowding has become the main problem in many sunny destinations, with authorities trying to find a solution to keep tourists and locals happy.
Officials have attempted to reduce the impact of holidaymakers by implementing additional taxes on tourists, or banning new hotels.
Earlier this year, Venice became the first city in the world to charge an entry fee for holidaymakers after it started charging day-trippers €5 (£4.30) if visiting the historical Italian centre.
It was followed by an area in Barcelona which resorted to removing a well-used bus route from Apple and Google Maps to stop crowds of tourists from using the bus.
Meanwhile, San Sebastián in the north of Spain, limited the maximum number of people on guided visits to 25 to avoid congestion, noise, nuisance and overcrowding.
Benidorm has introduced time restrictions, as swimming in the sea between midnight and 7am could cost a whopping £1,000.
The Canary Islands are also considering adopting measures to regulate the number of visitors – and charge tourists a daily tax.
Greece has already enforced a tourist tax during the high season (from March to October) with visitors expected to pay from €1 (£0.86) to €4 (£3.45) per night, depending on the booked accommodation.
Officials in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia want to introduce a fee for travellers to remind people to be courteous during their trips.
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