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5 hours ago
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- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
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Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Scots ice hockey star, 19, who fell to his death at Ibiza Rocks has jersey retired by club as ‘mark of respect'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE teammates of a Scots ice hockey star who died after a horror fall in Ibiza have retired his jersey number for the upcoming season as a "mark of respect". Gary Kelly, 19, from Dundee, tragically fell to his death at the Ibiza Rocks hotel in the popular party resort of San Antonio on Monday morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Gary's Dundee Star teammates have decided to retire his jersey number 6 Gary's grieving girlfriend Louise Essery paid tribute to her partner Credit: Facebook 6 The ice hockey star died after a fall from the third floor at Ibiza Rocks Credit: Darren Fletcher He is the fourth person to die at the hotel since late April. Just two weeks ago, 26-year-old Evan Thomson from Aberdeen suffered a similar fate at the same venue on July 7. Ice hockey player Gary wore the number 45 jersey for Dundee Stars of two occasions for the team during the 2024-25 season. The club made an announcement today which announced the retirement of his shirt number. One of his teammates opted to change his number for the upcoming season from 45 to 72. In a social media post, the club stated: "As a mark of respect, Dominick Jaglar has opted to change his number for the upcoming season from 45 to 72 "45 was the number Gary Kelly wore on two occasions, making his Elite league debut for his hometown team the Dundee Stars in 2024-25." Flowers, pictures and team tops have been left in tribute outside the Dundee Ice Arena with the club thanking those who had done so. Following the deaths of the two Scots holidaymakers, Ibiza Rocks has suspended all party events at the resort. Police have not yet confirmed whether Gary had been drinking or taking drugs before the fall. Scottish Tourist's Tragic Fall in Ibiza: Community in Mourning We previously told how Gary's grieving girlfriend, Louise Essery, paid tribute to her partner, saying: 'The memories we made will stay with me forever. I miss you so much already.' And his devastated older sister Kharis Kelly said: "Our hearts are shattered beyond words." His other sister Paige Kelly wrote: "I love you so much Gary, and I'll look after everyone for you. Forever in my heart, my brother—I'll never forget you." Ice hockey star Gary played for both Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx last season. A GoFundMe page has already raised thousands of pounds to support his grieving family. It reads: 'We are all feeling the loss of young Gary Kelly. And I know you can't put a price on life. But hopefully, we can help the family through this as a nicer young man and family you would struggle to find.' 6 Ice hockey star Gary played for both Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx last season Credit: Facebook 6 Police on the Balearic party island have now launched an investigation into Gary's death Credit: Facebook A statement from John Colley, Chairman of Scottish Ice Hockey and Aberdeen Lynx, reads: "The entire hockey community is still coming to terms with the devastating loss of Gary Kelly. "Gary was a young man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met — not just through his incredible talent on the ice, but through his warmth, generosity, and infectious charisma. He was someone who always gave freely of his time, supported those around him, and brought people together. "In a sport like ours, where players begin young and grow up travelling the length and breadth of the country together, strong bonds are formed — bonds that go beyond teams and clubs. We are a hockey family, and Gary was a cherished part of that family. His absence will be felt deeply — not just in Aberdeen, but across the Scottish hockey community and further afield. "Above all, Gary valued family — both his own and the wider hockey family. As we reflect on the joy and impact he brought to so many, we want to come together to honour his memory and the legacy he leaves behind. "On behalf of Scottish Ice Hockey and Aberdeen Lynx, we respectfully ask for privacy for Gary's loved ones at this time." Police on the Balearic party island have now launched an investigation into Gary's death. The Civil Guard confirmed: "We are investigating the death of a 19-year-old British man at a hotel in San Antonio in Ibiza. "The alarm was raised around 12.40am this morning. 6 26-year-old Evan Thomson from Aberdeen suffered a similar fate at the same venue on July 7 "Our officers were sent to the scene but the man in question was already dead by the time help arrived. "The fall was from from the third floor of the hotel to an outside part of the complex. "Court officials authorised the removal of his body at 2.40am this morning. "The fall could be accidental based on the early information obtained from cameras but as part of the investigation possible witnesses will need to be located and interviewed. "The results of the post-mortem will also be important to the investigation.' A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Heartbroken girlfriend of Scots ice hockey star who fell to his death at Ibiza Rocks pays tribute to ‘inspiring' teen
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE HEARTBROKEN girlfriend of a Scottish ice hockey star who died after a horror fall at an Ibiza hotel has paid a touching tribute to the "inspiring" teen. Gary Kelly, 19, plunged from the third floor at the Ibiza Rocks hotel in San Antonio in the early hours of yesterday morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Gary Kelly died after falling from a balcony at the Ibiza Rocks hotel in San Antonio 5 His heartbroken girlfriend Louise has paid a touching tribute on social media Credit: Facebook 5 The San Antonio party spot is the same hotel where Scots holidaymaker Evan Thomson fell to his death Credit: Darren Fletcher Two ambulances were sent to the scene but paramedics said there was nothing they could do to save him. Popular San Antonio party spot is the same hotel where Scots holidaymaker Evan Thomson, 26, fell to his death on July 7 in a similar tragedy. Ibiza Rocks confirmed all of their party events have now been suspended following the two deaths. Gary's girlfriend Louise has taken to social media to pay tribute to her late partner after the tragic incident. In the heartbreaking post, Louise said the Dundee teen's "passion and dedication was inspiring" and she will "celebrate the love he brought" into her life. She wrote: "I never thought I would be sat here writing a goodbye. "For those who knew Gary, oh you were so lucky. "His passion and dedication was inspiring, whether in hockey, work, or with loved ones. "I'm struggling to understand how you are no longer with me. It hasn't really hit me yet. "Gary taught and showed me valuable lessons that I'll carry with me forever. Scottish Tourist's Tragic Fall in Ibiza: Community in Mourning "I think it's important to remember the good times and to celebrate the love he brought into our lives. "Everything feels heavy, and words can't express the love I have for Gary. "I wish you could see how much you are loved. "Even though our experiences together have paused, the memories we made will stay with me forever. I miss you so much already. "Thank you for the kind messages about Gary; they mean a lot. "I love you forever and always, Gary Kelly." Ice hockey star Gary played for both Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx last season. Tributes have been paid to the teen on social media since the news of his death. 5 Tributes have flooded in for ice hockey star Gary on social media Credit: Facebook 5 Evan Thomson also fell to his death at the hotel on July 7 in a similar tragedy He has been described as a "hugely talented and charismatic individual" by Dundee Stars. Aberdeen Lynx also paid tribute to Gary calling him one of their "brightest stars". Flowers have been left outside the arenas in Dundee and Aberdeen in tribute to the young player. Police on the Balearic party island have now launched an investigation into Gary's death. The Civil Guard confirmed: "We are investigating the death of a 19-year-old British man at a hotel in San Antonio in Ibiza. "The alarm was raised around 12.40am this morning. "Our officers were sent to the scene but the man in question was already dead by the time help arrived. "The fall was from from the third floor of the hotel to an outside part of the complex. "Court officials authorised the removal of his body at 2.40am this morning. "The fall could be accidental based on the early information obtained from cameras but as part of the investigation possible witnesses will need to be located and interviewed. "The results of the post-mortem will also be important to the investigation.' Ibiza Rocks released a statement this afternoon which states that they have suspended all their events. It read: "We are deeply shocked and devastated by the recent incidents that have tragically occurred. "Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations. "The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority. Given the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved, we believe it is right to pause our advertised events programme at this time. "All customers will be informed directly via email." A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office told The Courier: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Exact date tourists face Majorca chaos as airport comes to 'total standstill'
Striking workers say they will paralyse the airport for at least three hours after accusing bosses of failing to respect their rights and provide adequate equipment Mallorca airport facing "total standstill" as a protest is expected to bring services to a halt on Friday. Furious staff have called for the major protest and intend to paralyse the airport for at least three hours on July 25th. The disruption could lead to cancellations, massive queues and delays on domestic and international flights. The union recommends that passengers go to the airport earlier and check the status of their flights with their respective airlines. The workers are banded together under the UGT trade union, which is demonstrating against "suffocating" working conditions. Among their demands is the creation of a negotiation group including Spain's airport authority, Aena, the government and employee representatives. UGT has called for a rally at Palma airport on July 25 to denounce what it describes as a "situation of unsustainable precariousness" in the Balearic air sector. The protest will last for about three hours and aims to make visible the working conditions which they claim are deplorable. The unions say companies contracted in to carry out various services are "abusing" their rights. They claim staff aren't treated properly, holiday allocations are incorrect and there is no career progression. The unions are also demanding the addition of qualified personnel in supervisory and management roles, as well as the provision of adequate vehicles and work tools, especially in light of the high temperatures. They say staff need uniforms which "respect their dignity", with clothing adapted to adverse weather conditions, such as raincoats for days of heavy rain. UGT has directly accused companies such as Swissport, Groundforce, Menzies, Easyjet, Pasarelas, Eurowings, Jet2, Ryanair and South, among others, of labour practices which it considers "close to exploitation". The improvements being carried out at the airport also come under fire, with the unions saying construction work appears to be endless and is having a negative impact on the health and safety of staff. The union is also demanding free parking for the workers and the opening of a new cafeteria for staff with affordable prices. The UGT says it holds the airport authority AENA responsible for all the shortcomings and warns that unless it steps up talks to resolve the issues, the protests will continue. The union has already found an ally in the Balearic government which last week demanded urgent action over the airport after admitting "the accumulation of incidents" is doing nothing for its tourism reputation. Officials say delays, cancellations and overbooking at Palma airport in Mallorca are causing a growing volume of complaints and "generate widespread discomfort and project a very negative image of the islands." They have also complained about long waits at security controls and the continuing works at the airport, together with the "collapse in accesses and transit areas." The consumer affairs department of the Government of the Balearic Islands has told the Directorate General of Civil Aviation its concern about the situation that Palma airport is going through in the middle of the high season, as well as the accumulation of incidents in air traffic that directly affect residents and tourists. "From Consumer Affairs, it is stressed that air traffic in the Balearic Islands is not only key for tourism but also an essential public service for the connectivity of citizens, especially in an island territory such as the Balearic Islands. However, delays, cancellations and overbooking cause a growing volume of complaints, generate widespread discomfort and project a very negative image of the islands," said a spokesperson for the government. "The Consumer Affairs Department of the Ministry of Health considers it essential that the competent aviation authorities are extremely vigilant and control during the high season and ensure compliance with European Regulation 261/2004, which protects the rights of passengers in the event of service interruptions." "Likewise, the General Directorate denounces that the execution of works at Palma airport in the middle of high season generates a context of general discomfort, collapse in accesses and transit areas, and long waits at security controls, with direct damage to both passengers and staff working in the facilities." "For all these reasons, Consumer Affairs calls on the central government to adopt measures to guarantee the proper functioning of air traffic in the Balearic Islands and protect the rights of passengers and the safety of users."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Hols hotspot airport employee arrested for stealing luxury watch and diamond bracelet worth £18,000 from tourist's bag
AN AIRPORT employee at a holiday hotspot was arrested for stealing a luxury watch and diamond bracelet worth £18,000 from a tourist's bag. Spanish police at Palma airport arrested the staff member after he attempted to rob the Advertisement 3 Police arrested a Palma airport employee for stealing a high-end watch and a diamond bracelet Credit: National Police 3 The theft unfolded at Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain Credit: Getty The high-end watch and bracelet were taken after the visitor left his bag unattended at the The He mistakenly left his bag alone when returning a rental vehicle at one of the booths inside the airport. The backpack contained the luxury jewellery worth tens of thousands of pounds as well as other personal Advertisement READ MORE WORLD NEWS After realising he had left his bag behind, the backpacker immediately rushed back to pick up his belongings. To his horror , he realised his expensive possessions were missing after checking inside the bag. He rushed to police and filed a Son Sant Joan officers launched a probe into the alleged theft. Advertisement Most read in The Sun And they discovered that one of the employees of the rental car cleaning company was the alleged thief. They then arrested him and later managed to return the stolen goods to their rightful owner. Spain holiday airport to FINALLY clear out crime-riddled homeless camp after tourists forced to dodge drugs and bedbugs National Police took the opportunity to remind tourists that they should always be " attentive to the belongings we carry, especially in areas with large crowds or when accessing public transport or picking up or returning a vehicle in the parking lot". They also issued a stark warning to staff members at the airport in Palma, Spain. Advertisement Cops said staff should always "hand over any belongings we find to the municipal services". If employees failed to do this they would face "criminal and disciplinary liability". They also said staff should always "issue a document justifying said delivery" of each lost and found item. This "makes it easier for the affected person to locate their belongings". Advertisement In October of last year, a tourist who left his The holidaymaker was duped into giving an international crime gang the keys to his silver C220 AMG Mercedes at Manchester Airport. And in February, a former flight attendant put out a Barbara Bacilleri, 31, shared sneaky tips for passengers who are keen to protect their luggage from onboard bandits. Advertisement 3 Palma de Mallorca airport at night on the Balearic island of Mallorca in Spain. Credit: Getty
