A 19-year-old British tourist has died after falling from the third floor of Ibiza Rocks Hotel
The incident occurred just two weeks after another tourist, Evan Thomson, died at the same hotel
Emergency services confirmed the man died at the scene despite paramedics’ efforts
Spanish authorities have launched an investigation, including CCTV review and witness interviews
This marks the third reported fatality at the hotel since April
Teenager dies after fall at San Antonio party hotel
A 19-year-old British tourist has died after falling from the third floor of Ibiza Rocks Hotel, located in the popular party resort of San Antonio. The incident happened shortly after 12:40 am on Monday, and despite the rapid arrival of paramedics, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two ambulances were sent, but emergency personnel reported there was nothing they could do to save him.
The Civil Guard confirmed the man’s death and said a full investigation is underway. Early reports suggest the fall may have been accidental, based on preliminary CCTV footage. However, police are continuing to locate and interview potential witnesses.
Investigation underway, post-mortem to follow
A court authorised the removal of the body at 2:40am, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine whether alcohol or drugs were involved, according to Spanish police sources.
At this time, it is unclear whether the teenager was on holiday with friends or family, or whether he fell from a private room or another part of the hotel complex.
Second fatal fall at the same hotel this month
The incident comes just two weeks after Evan Thomson, a 26-year-old tourist from Aberdeen, also died at the same hotel. He was on holiday celebrating his birthday with friends when he fell from a balcony on 7 July.
Evan’s mother, Lel Kellighan, announced his death on social media, describing it as a “tragic accident” and asking for privacy. Following the incident, his family and friends raised concerns about safety measures at the hotel and criticised how the situation was handled.
His sister, Teila, commented:
“Ibiza is known for its partying, and it just stuns me that they don’t have higher safety precautions.”
Witnesses recall confusion and lack of support
Friends who were with Evan expressed frustration over how events unfolded. One of them, Blair Robertson, said it took around 30 minutes for paramedics to arrive, and that communication with forensic teams was limited.
“Reception gave us false hope. We heard the jet washes cleaning the ground where Evan died. That was the worst thing for us — how fast they tried to get things back to normal.”
Remi Duncan, Evan’s girlfriend, added:
“There was minimal respect. The music went back on soon after Evan had died. It puts a pit in your stomach.”
Previous fatality reported in April
In a separate incident in April 2025, a 33-year-old British woman also died at Ibiza Rocks Hotel. The emergency was reported at approximately 6:30pm on 30 April. Further details surrounding that case remain limited.
Hotel’s previous response
In a statement issued after Evan’s death, the hotel said:
“This is a truly tragic and extremely sad situation. Our senior management team onsite did everything possible to help the police with their investigation into events leading up to Evan's death, and to provide constant support from our customer services manager to Evan's friends.”
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5 reasons Shreya Ghoshal’s surprise Saiyaara song is leaving audiences in tears
Just when audiences thought Saiyaara had wrapped up its emotional rollercoaster, the film hit them with one final gut-punch in the form of a soulful title track sung by Shreya Ghoshal. The female version of Saiyaara, revealed only in the film’s final scene, has quietly become one of its biggest talking points online.
Shreya Ghoshal’s unexpected 'Saiyaara' song is going viral for all the right reasonsgetty images
Here’s why the song has become an unexpected fan favourite:
1. It wasn’t promoted, and that’s exactly why it hit harder
In an age of pre-release singles and playlist drops, Saiyaara took a different route. The female version of the title track wasn’t part of the film’s initial promotions. Its sudden arrival in the final scene caught audiences off-guard, and somehow, that made it even more impactful.
2. Shreya Ghoshal’s voice adds emotional depth to the ending
There’s a reason Ghoshal remains a go-to voice for cinematic closure. Her rendition here brings calm, clarity, and a quiet kind of power to the final scene. It doesn’t scream for attention; it lingers, stays with you, and makes the ending feel earned.
3. Social media is flooded with fan edits and reels
Since the film’s release, TikTok and Instagram have been buzzing with fan-made tributes using the song. Emotional montage reels, breakup videos, even wedding clips: the song’s found a second life online, far beyond the film’s context.
4. It’s now streaming and everyone wants it on loop
Initially unavailable as a standalone track, the demand for Ghoshal’s version grew so loud that platforms quietly added it. It’s quickly become one of the most streamed parts of the film’s soundtrack, with fans calling it the “musical soul” of Saiyaara.
5. It ties the protagonist’s journey together without saying a word
The film builds up to a hopeful, almost spiritual closure. Instead of over-explaining it with dialogue, Saiyaara lets the song do the talking. Ghoshal’s voice becomes the emotional translator: soft, steady, and deeply moving.
A different kind of ending
Saiyaara might have had all the makings of a big-screen romance: new faces, sweeping visuals, a dramatic arc. But it’s this one unassuming song that’s become its heartbeat.
It’s rare for a track tucked away in the final few minutes to leave such a lasting impact, but Shreya Ghoshal’s voice does what few outros can: it doesn’t just end the story, it heals something quietly in the audience too.
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SWR and Network Rail issued a joint apology for the disruption
A major signalling fault disrupted services at London Waterloo on Monday
Passengers were urged not to travel on South Western Railway (SWR) until 21:00 BST
The fault affected train services across the SWR network
The issue has now been fixed, but significant delays and cancellations continue
SWR and Network Rail have apologised and are gradually resuming services
A major signalling failure at London Waterloo station caused significant disruption on Monday, with South Western Railway (SWR) advising passengers not to travel until at least 21:00 BST.
The problem, which emerged at around 05:30, involved a failure in the equipment that routes trains in and out of the station. This resulted in delays, cancellations and service revisions across the entire SWR network, leaving many passengers stranded.
SWR confirmed on Monday afternoon that the fault had been repaired, and services were being gradually reintroduced.
Full recovery expected later in the day
Although the signal issue has been resolved, SWR warned that full service recovery will take time, as crews and trains are repositioned. The operator said services on routes to Reading, Windsor & Eton Riverside, and suburban lines would be stabilised by late afternoon. However, long-distance services to Exeter St Davids, Portsmouth, and Weymouth are expected to remain significantly disrupted until the end of the day.
To support affected travellers, Monday tickets can be used on Tuesday, and tickets are being accepted on selected local bus routes and other rail services.
SWR and Network Rail issued a joint apology for the disruption, encouraging passengers to check for updates before travelling.
Ticket acceptance and travel alternatives
While SWR will not reimburse passengers for taxi fares, tickets are being accepted on:
London Buses
Falcon Buses
Stagecoach South
Morebus
Specified journeys on the London Underground, Southern, CrossCountry, and Great Western Railway
Passengers voice frustration
Many passengers reported confusion and delays during the morning commute. Jessica Halstead, travelling with her two children, described the experience as “pretty disruptive,” saying:
“It’s quite hard trying to entertain children on a station platform… at what point do you just turn around and give up?”
Others, including Rory Smith, travelling from Southampton to Shropshire for work, noted that travel apps were not up to date:
“It would be ideal if things ran a little more seamlessly.”
Dan Cokely, visiting from the United States, shared his frustration after having to disembark multiple times en route to Southampton:
“This is my third time using British rail of some sort — and third disruption.”
Root cause traced to recurring weekend issue
According to Network Rail, the problem initially began on Saturday morning and had temporarily been fixed over the weekend, before reappearing on Monday. Tom Desmond, operations director at Network Rail, said:
“This was a technical fault we were working hard on throughout the weekend… I’m confident we’ve now fixed the root cause and will resume a reliable service.”
Context: SWR and public ownership
SWR was brought into public ownership by the Labour government in May 2025, becoming the first major rail operator to be nationalised under the new administration. Over the weekend, Labour also announced the nationalisation of c2c, which runs services between London Fenchurch Street and south Essex.
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These are ten quietly brilliant films that find their way into your heart when you least expect it
There are days when the world feels like too much, when the news exhausts you, your phone screen drains you, and even your comfort show feels a little stale. On those days, you don’t need another gritty drama or clever twist ending. Sometimes you just need a goddam hug for your soul. You need warmth. You need to believe, for just two hours, that people are good, life can be beautiful, and even a CGI bear in prison can teach us something about humanity.
These ten films aren’t loud blockbusters or Oscar bait. Some flew under the radar. Some you may have skipped, thinking “not really my thing.” But all of them, in their own quiet and surprising way, are soul food.
Let’s dive into ten stories worth watching when you need a reminder that good still exists.
1.Paddington 2 (2017)
A bear goes to prison, and somehow, you come away feeling lighter. This charming sequel has no business being this heart-warming, but it absolutely is. Paddington lands in prison, and instead of breaking, his unwavering decency and perfect marmalade slowly turn hardened criminals into his biggest fans. It’s a film about decency that never feels preachy, just incredibly sincere. You’ll finish it wishing you were more like a polite bear in a blue coat.
There’s nothing glossy about this story. It’s raw, grounded in real-life pain, and full of tiny humiliations that Will Smith’s character endures for the sake of his son. But underneath it all, there’s this thrum of hope that refuses to die. When things finally shift, when one small victory lands, it feels enormous. Not because it’s dramatic, but because it’s earned with every tear and scrap of dignity.
This isn’t just another coming-of-age flick. It’s messy, real, and brimming with that teenage desperation to make something, anything, out of your life. A boy forms a band to impress a girl, and what starts off as a bluff becomes something magical. There’s delight in the chaos, beauty in the lo-fi music videos, and joy in creating something yours against the gloom.
A maths-heavy NASA drama doesn’t sound like comfort viewing, but this film is pure inspiration. Three phenomenal Black women at NASA battle segregation and sexism with sheer, undeniable brainpower during the space race. The film shows Katherine Johnson demanding her place in the room where history’s made, and Dorothy Vaughan mastering an impossible computer; it's deeply moving to watch these women calmly walk into rooms that were never built for them and take up space anyway.
Yes, the first ten minutes will break you. But stay. Because what follows is a strange and lovely journey about moving forward after loss. Carl Fredricksen is a grumpy old man carrying grief in the shape of a floating house, but by the end, he finds new purpose in a boy, a bird, and an unexpected friendship. It’s not just a story about letting go; it’s about choosing to live again.
A film about the afterlife that manages to feel more alive than most “real world” stories. Coco is drenched in colour, music, and emotion. It’s about legacy, memory, and what it means to be truly remembered. It celebrates family, not the perfect kind, but the messy, complicated kind we all have. And the ending hits with a quiet kind of grace that leaves you feeling full rather than hollow. And that final song to Mamá Coco was pure magic!
Life’s tough when you look different. Auggie is a kid with facial differences just trying to be treated like everyone else. What unfolds is a surprisingly honest look at childhood, bullying, and the power of simple kindness. The film doesn’t sugarcoat the awkwardness of growing up; instead, it leans into it. But by the end, you’re left with this gentle feeling that the world could be better if more people just took a second to see others for who they are.
This New Zealand gem starts as a quirky comedy and quietly becomes something deeper. A rebellious foster kid and his grumpy guardian end up on the run in the wilderness, bickering their way toward a weird, wonderful bond. It’s funny, yes, but it’s also tender, unexpectedly profound, and full of those little moments that sneak up and crack your heart open when you least expect it.
There’s no villain here. No dark twist. Just a chef who loses his job and starts over in a food truck with his kid. What follows is a road trip full of good food, good music, and the slow rebuilding of a broken bond. It’s a sizzling, feel-good feast about reclaiming your passion, the messy joy of creation, and the delight in little shared sandwiches on a sunlit afternoon.
Tom Hanks is a grown man with the soul of a child, and somehow it never gets old. It’s not just about the wish; it’s about rediscovering the pure, uncomplicated glee of jumping on a trampoline, the thrill of a new toy, the magic of play. It reminds us that growing up doesn’t have to mean giving up wonder. It’s funny and silly, but underneath the laughter, there’s a real reminder: joy isn’t childish; it’s essential.
These movies aren't magic spells. They won't erase the news or pay your bills. But what they do is something quieter, maybe more important. They remind you. That stories can save you. That joy matters. That even in a world full of noise and cruelty, you can still find grace in a marmalade sandwich, a piano tune, a paper plane, or a single line of dialogue that says: “You’re not alone.”
They leave a little warmth behind. A little stubborn hope. A feeling that maybe, just maybe, things aren't entirely awful. And sometimes, that’s exactly the kind of escape you need, not from reality, but into the best parts of it. Go watch one. Feel a bit better. You deserve it.
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New regulator to replace Ofwat under Labour’s reform agenda
Thames Water crisis prompts acceptance of major review recommendations
£100 billion investment planned with average 36 per cent rise in customer bills
Nationalisation of Thames Water not ruled out but deemed costly
THE UK government will create a new regulator for the water industry in response to public anger over sewage spills. The move accepts a central recommendation of an independent review, which also proposed easing pollution fines to help struggling companies stay afloat.
The Labour government, which pledged water industry reforms after coming to power last year, said the new regulator would merge several existing ones to better serve the environment, consumers, and investors.
In England and Wales, the privatised water sector has faced widespread criticism over record sewage discharges into rivers and lakes, under-investment, and continued executive bonuses and dividends.
The government now faces the challenge of turning around a sector where high levels of debt have left some companies close to collapse.
Thames Water, the country’s largest water supplier with 16 million customers and £17 billion in debt, is at risk of nationalisation and has said it cannot afford to pay the sewage-related fines it faces.
Crisis at Thames Water
Jon Cunliffe, former deputy governor of the Bank of England, led the review published on Monday. He recommended the creation of a new regulator to replace several current bodies and the introduction of a formal turnaround framework that allows for "regulatory forbearance" to give companies room to recover.
Environment secretary Steve Reed confirmed that financial regulator Ofwat would be scrapped under the planned changes. A consultation and new legislation are expected later this year.
However, when asked whether Thames Water could be given flexibility on fines — a key request from its bondholders aiming to take over the company to avoid nationalisation — Reed said current laws did not allow for that.
"We're going to publish a white paper in the autumn, which will be our response to Jon's report today, and then consult, but as things stand, Thames need to resolve the situation themselves as a stand-alone, private company."
Thames Water has said it may collapse next year without new investment. It faces £1.4 billion in pollution fines and penalties over the next five years.
Industry reset
Cunliffe’s proposals represent the biggest overhaul of the sector since privatisation in 1989. Some environmental campaigners said the recommendations did not go far enough and called for the entire industry to be brought into public ownership.
"Abolishing Ofwat and replacing it with a shinier regulator won't stop sewage dumping or profiteering," said Giles Bristow, CEO of Surfers Against Sewage.
Cunliffe was not authorised to explore nationalisation. Reed said such a move would cost £100 billion, reduce funding for health and education, and trigger legal disputes that would delay improvements.
Under existing plans announced by Ofwat, over £100 billion will be invested by British water companies over the next five years to address rising demand and climate change. This will be funded through a 36% average rise in customer bills, which Reed described as a one-off.
Reed also said the government was ready for special administration — a temporary form of nationalisation — for Thames Water, but that this would add the company’s debt to the national balance sheet.
"My hope and expectation is that the creditors will come to an agreement themselves," he said.