I was a burglar – how thieves cunningly scout out your home, why pets HELP crooks & ways to stay safe over summer hols
Now, with thousands of Brits jetting off on their summer holidays, shameless crooks will be plotting their next targets - but our team of experts and their brilliant insider tips can help you keep your property safe.
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Burglars are finding new ways to get into your property and steal your belongings
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- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as fourth body in three days found by bottom of cliffs at popular beauty spot
The death is not being treated as suspicious CLIFFS HORROR Tragedy as fourth body in three days found by bottom of cliffs at popular beauty spot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FOURTH body has been found by the bottom of a beauty spot cliff in just three days. North Yorkshire Police's coastal team said the woman's body was found at Sandsend, near Whitby. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A fourth body has been found by the bottom of Sandsend, near Whitby, in just three days Credit: Getty The force added that the woman was aged and in her 50s and from the local area. She was spotted at 11.01am by a passerby who called emergency services. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner. The victim's family are being supported by specialist officers. It comes after cops yesterday launched an investigation into the sudden death of a woman in her 60s at a popular seaside beauty spot on July 31. While a day before, a man and a woman, both understood to be in their 40s, died after falling from the cliffs at Whitby. Her body was found below cliffs at Whitby Abbey in North Yorks., yesterday - hours after a couple allegedly leapt to their deaths in the same area. Her death comes after a man and a woman, both understood to be in their 40s, died after falling from the cliffs at Whitby on July 30, as well as another woman, aged in her 60s, who was found by the cliffs near the pavillion on July 31. The latter two victims reportedly chatted to fellow walkers before allegedly leaping to their deaths hand-in-hand from the same cliffs. Their bodies were recovered from the rocks below the drop on Wednesday evening following the apparent suicide pact. Knifeman on loose as teenage boy, 19, stabbed to death in Powerleague football car park sparking murder probe Police are not linking this latest death to the alleged double suicide, which North Yorkshire Police continue to investigate. Brian Vickers, 63, who was attending a nearby steam rally, said: 'I saw the helicopter hovering and came down to see what was going on. 'I was told from somebody who has been walking along the path that he had come across them shortly before and they did not appear to be in distress. 'It was as if they were just going for a walk, there was nothing strange about it. 'About a dozen people witnessed it. They turned to face the sea and held hands and jumped." A member of the public alerted the police at 7.16pm on Wednesday after spotting a man and woman on the rocks below. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
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Bombshell book claims Jeffrey Epstein called Prince Andrew a serial sex addict and said he was kinkier than himself
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Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Prince Andrew (second from left) is branded a 'serial sex addict' in a new book with Jeffrey Epstein (right) reportedly describing his 'kinky' sexual habits Credit: Getty 9 Prince Andrew with model friend Alexandra Escat on holiday in Sardinia, Italy, in 2010 Credit: Rex Features 9 Prince Andrew with girls while holidaying in Phuket, Thailand in 2001 Credit: The Mega Agency 9 Prince Andrew passionately kissing a young woman during a holiday on a super yacht in Corsica in 2011 Credit: The Mega Agency According to the Daily Mail, late paedophile financier Epstein is quoted in the book as saying: 'We are both serial sex addicts. 'From the reports I've got back from the women we've shared, he's the most perverted animal in the bedroom. 'He likes to engage in stuff that's even kinky to me – and I'm the king of kink!' The explosive revelations come alongside fresh allegations about Andrew's conduct on royal tours. A Reuters correspondent reported that, during the King of Thailand's diamond jubilee celebrations in 2006, more than 40 women were taken to Andrew's Bangkok hotel room. 'Often, as soon as one left, another would arrive,' the reporter said. Hotel staff were reportedly stunned that 'more than 10 a day' were going to the Duke's suite. The exposé portrays the 64-year-old royal as a man consumed by sex, with claims from an investigative journalist that he has bedded over a thousand women, ranging from porn stars and actresses to palace staff and bartenders. Prince Andrew has never been more toxic - the public hate him and NONE of the royals back him either One 20-year-old model, who says she twice slept with Andrew before being whisked to Mustique, recalled: 'He wanted me to engage in kinky sexual activity. 'He had no boundaries. He told me he had an open marriage arrangement with his wife. 'After returning to London, I never heard from him again. I felt like he used me for a few days, so he could live his wildest fantasies.' Masseuse Emma Gruenbaum, who worked on him at Royal Lodge, alleged Andrew was a 'constant sex pest,' insisting on being naked for massages and making crude remarks. 'That's just not normal behaviour for a professional sports therapy session," she said. The book also recounts disturbing tales from palace insiders. One former staff member claimed: 'When I started, I was warned to stay away from him. 'He would sometimes enter the staff quarters. 'It seemed everyone was aware of his behaviour, but little was done about it.' From his 'Randy Andy' schoolboy reputation to being accused of bullying aides and humiliating women at society events, Andrew is painted as both sex-obsessed and arrogant. Aides alleged he once had an employee moved because of a mole on his face, while another was sidelined for wearing a nylon tie. 9 Disgraced paedophile Epstein died in prison in 2019 Credit: Splash 9 Prince Andrew with bikini girls as he holidayed on the French Riviera in 2002 Credit: The Mega Agency 9 The Duke of York on holiday in Sardinia in 2010 Credit: MCP 9 The Duke meeting with Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (left) in 2006 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The York family reportedly tried to block the book, warning contacts not to cooperate and enlisting the Foreign Office to discourage diplomats from speaking. Despite legal threats, the exposé has gone to print — leaving Andrew once again at the centre of a storm of sleaze and scandal. It comes as a top lawyer warned that Andrew may not be in the clear despite the FBI dropping its probe into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Spencer Kuvin, who has represented five of Epstein's alleged victims, said the Duke of York, 65, still has reason to worry after six years of avoiding travel abroad for fear of arrest. 'I still don't think Andrew can sleep soundly,' Mr Kuvin said. 'With the quick change of administration or new leadership at the Department of Justice, the investigation could be reopened or continued. 'Andrew needs to visit the US to answer questions from the FBI. Avoiding this merely makes people think he's guilty.' Andrew has always denied claims by Virginia Giuffre that he abused her when she was 17, insisting he never saw or suspected Epstein's crimes. Giuffre died in Australia in April at the age of 41. There is no statute of limitations for federal sex crimes in the US, meaning allegations could be revived at any time. Andrew has not set foot in America since meeting Epstein in New York in 2010.
Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Inside hellhole jail where British Angel Delight drug smugglers face terrifying 'threats'
Three British drug smugglers have been spared the death penalty in Indonesia, but experts reveal that the conditions they will face whilst serving their sentences will be hard to endure Three British drug mules have been sentenced to one year in prison after being caught smuggling over 900 grams of cocaine into Indonesia. At first, it was feared that all three could face the death penalty after coming afoul of the country's strict anti-drug laws. However, Lisa Stocker, 39, her partner, Jon Collyer, 39, and accomplice Phineas Float, 31, were spared this fate - and could be back in the UK relatively soon after finishing their prison sentences. The trio were arrested on February 1 at Bali's international airport, after a routine search found 17 packets of Angel Delight in their luggage, in which £300,000 of cocaine was hidden. It comes after a woman, 20, was found dead on bus with 26 iPhones glued to her body. Collyer had 10 of the packets in his suitcase, and Stocker had seven, and their accomplice, Float, was due to receive the 922g of the Class A drug a few days later. All three pleaded guilty to the smuggling charges and were sentenced to one year in prison. Because of time served, they should be home by January 2026 - but the conditions they will have to endure in the meantime will likely take a "heavy psychological toll", experts have warned. All three of the drug smugglers are expected to serve their sentences in Kerkoban prison - a facility notorious for its overcrowded conditions, gang deaths, and riots. Criminologist and psychologist Alex Iszatt explains to the Mirror: "Unlike many foreign drug offenders in Indonesia who face long sentences or even the death penalty, this case is unusual for the relatively light sentencing. The court pointed to their remorse and polite behaviour as mitigating factors. But that doesn't make their time behind bars any easier. "Jonathan Collyer, Lisa Stocker, and Phineas Float have avoided execution, yes, but their one-year prison sentences will still be brutal – marked by harsh conditions, isolation, and a heavy psychological toll, even for such a short term. "Indonesian prisons, especially Bali's notorious Kerobokan facility, are overcrowded, under-resourced, and riddled with corruption." Adam Jones, Legal Expert at HD Claims, echoes these sentiments, explaining that despite the short length of their sentences, it will still be an incredibly challenging period for the three Brits. "While the couple have avoided the death penalty – which is still a legal punishment for drug trafficking in Bali – their sentence will still be extremely tough by UK standards," Adam says, adding, "Prison conditions in Bali are known to be strict and, in some cases, harsh – with overcrowding, limited access to healthcare, and hard labour not uncommon. Communication with family members is possible, but often restricted and subject to state approval, making regular contact a challenge." Inaccessible healthcare will present problems for Stocker, who is said to suffer from some health problems. "Health concerns add another layer of difficulty. Lisa reportedly has pre-existing skin cancer, and Indonesia's prisons have very limited healthcare facilities. These prisons are also hotspots for diseases like tuberculosis and dengue fever, while chronic illnesses often go untreated," says Alex. Both experts felt that being foreign nationals in the notorious jail will bring extra challenges for Stocker, Collyer, and Float. "Foreign prisoners may also face added scrutiny or stigma and often struggle to understand or access legal or procedural support compared to local inmates," Adam explains. Alex noted, "As foreigners convicted of drug offences, they occupy a precarious position inside prison. Locals may resent them, seeing them as targets, but their British nationality could also buy some protection – if they have the funds to bribe guards or gangs. "Physical violence might be less common because of their short sentences, but extortion, intimidation, and psychological pressure remain very real risks." There is a chance that the three Brits could "fare slightly better" Alex explains, but the expert pointed out that Indonesian prisons are a world away from what people from the UK might expect to find. "Foreign inmates sometimes fare slightly better, but basic necessities – clean water, medical care, even a decent place to sleep – are often in short supply. These prisons are nothing like what Brits expect. Prisoners rely heavily on money sent from family to buy essentials like food and medicine. Without that support, they're vulnerable to the system's harsh realities." Stocker and Collyer - a couple - are not likely to be together during their sentences - or have much contact, the experts explain, which could add to the psychological pressure they are under during their time in prison. "Lisa will be held separately in the women's section, while Jonathan and Phineas will be in the men's. Conjugal visits are almost unheard of in Indonesia, meaning Jonathan and Lisa may not see each other throughout their sentence," explains Alex. "Foreign nationals in Indonesian prisons are typically separated by gender, so it's very likely the pair will be placed in different facilities, with little to no direct contact. That, combined with language barriers and unfamiliar cultural expectations, can create a highly isolating experience," Adam said. There is no doubt in Adam's mind that it will be an "extremely tough" sentence for the three Brits, with the expert pointing out, "Their mental and physical resilience will be tested throughout their sentence." Alex agreed, explaining, "The mental strain is severe. After the terror of facing the death penalty, the shock of incarceration, even for a year, can cause intense anxiety and depression. Language barriers and social isolation only make it worse. "While their sentence is lenient by Indonesian standards – where drug traffickers often face decades behind bars or execution – the reality is that a year in Kerobokan will feel much longer. The one silver lining is that their sentence will be reduced by the time they've already spent in detention since February 2025, meaning they could be out by early 2026."
