The airline has advised that even if you lost your phone or the battery dies at the airport, you will still be able to travel as long as you have checked in.
The gate agent will instead be able to assist and print one.
Airports will still have desks for checking in.
Some destinations such as Morocco still require a printed boarding pass, so passengers will have to show their digital boarding pass and will then be able to get a printed version at the airport.
Anyone who doesn’t check in before their flight will have to pay a check in fee at the airport.
The scrapping of boarding passes was initially planned for May, but this was then delayed to November 3, then to November 12.
Ryanair CMO Dara Brady said at the time: “This move to 100 per cent paperless boarding passes from November 2025 will allow us to deliver an enhanced travel experience for customers, streamlined through the myRyanair app during our less busy Winter schedule.”
It’s not the only big change that the budget airline recently rolled out.
The Rams star receiver, who sat out the last game because of an ankle injury, said Thursday that he was “feeling great” and planned to play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium.
“That’s the plan,” he said after practice. “I’m feeling fantastic. Feel ready to go.”
That enabled Nacua to rest and receive treatment for an injury suffered during an Oct. 12 victory against the Ravens in Baltimore.
Nacua had two catches for 28 yards before he and Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey leaped for a pass near the end zone. Both came down hard on the turf as the pass fell incomplete.
Nacua said he was intent on making sure that if he did not come down with the ball, neither would Humphrey.
“Really thought it was like just getting the wind knocked out of me, just of how I landed,” Nacua said. “Got up and I was like, ‘Oh, it’s definitely not my back.’”
The Rams defeated the Jaguars without Nacua to improve their record to 5-2 heading into the off week.
“Never a good time to be injured,” Nacua said, “but the bye did land at a great time to rest and recover.”
Nacua returns to a receiving corps that got a three-touchdown performance from Davante Adams against the Jaguars. The Rams, however, will be without Tutu Atwell, who is on injured reserve for at least four games because of a hamstring injury.
Nacua ranks third in the NFL with 54 catches and fourth with 616 yards receiving. He has two touchdown catches and also has rushed for a touchdown.
Nacua eclipsed 100 yards receiving three times this season, the last a month ago when he caught 13 passes for 170 yards in a 17-3 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
When Elias Redlew was 14 years old and a freshman putting on football pads for the first time to try to impress his parents at home, he didn’t know what he was doing.
“I didn’t know how much range of movement I’d have or how it would affect my speed,” he said.
His father tried to help him.
“I walked outside and hit the door and he said, ‘You’re going to have to get used to the pads.’”
Redlew, 6 feet 2 and 185 pounds, has gotten as comfortable wearing pads as Superman wearing a red cape.
He has become a three-sport standout at San Pedro High with a 4.7 grade-point average. He was the City Section Open Division offensive player of the year as a junior receiver. This season, he has 60 catches for 1,150 yards and 13 touchdowns. He’s also a starting guard who dunks for the basketball team and is one of the favorites to win a City high jump championship after tying for second place last year.
He’ll be one of the players to watch when San Pedro plays host to Carson on Thursday night to decide the Marine League football championship.
“He never played football until high school,” coach Corey Walsh said. “His potential is super high. Each year, he’s continued to get better.”
Redlew’s intelligence combined with a personality that makes him unafraid to explore new experiences offers insights into an athlete not afraid to be uncomfortable at times.
“Experience brings you intellect,” he said. “If you step out of your comfort zone, it will build knowledge.”
San Pedro basketball coach John Bobich has known Redlew since he was 11. He was on a youth basketball team with his son.
“He is one the most humble and kindest athletes I’ve known,” Bobich said. “He definitely has the record for fist bumps as not a day goes by where Elias walks up with a fist bump and a smile saying, ‘Hello coach B!’”
Redlew has received one B in high school. He’s taking four advanced placement classes this semester.
“I’m down for the challenge,” he said. “In order to play sports, I had to hit the books. In middle school, I was always shy and thought I could do it on my own. I learned to ask for help. Teachers are never not going to help you.”
Redlew welcomes challenges on and off the field. He’s had several huge performances this season. He had six catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns against Wilmington Banning. He had 11 receptions for 217 yards and two touchdowns against unbeaten Laguna Beach. There were six catches for 212 yards and two touchdowns against Granada Hills Kennedy.
Receiver Elias Redlew of San Pedro has a 4.7 GPA.
(Jonathan Alcorn/For The Times)
Redlew said of playing receiver: “I really like how different it is. There’s so many unknown things you can do with the player guarding you . He doesn’t know your next move. You have the ability to affect the game as long as your team trusts you.”
San Pedro (5-4, 3-0) vs. Carson (6-3, 3-0) is always a big rivalry game. This one should be better than ever. Beside the league title being at stake, a Carson win might propel the Colts to the No. 1 seed in the City Section Open Division playoffs. Pairings will be revealed on Saturday. The atmosphere should be electric at San Pedro.
“I can’t wait for that game,” Redlew said. “Everybody will be there. Everybody knows that’s the biggest game of the year and is our senior night.”
If San Pedro wins, maybe he’ll do a dunk afterward in the gym or bring out the high-jump pit and try to clear his career-best 6-2.
Whatever happens, it’s OK to admire a teenager who gets A’s on his report card, plays three sports and has a desire to challenge his mind and body every day.
A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 9.
RUSHING
• Dean Gibson, Corona Centennial: Rushed for 183 yards and four touchdowns in win over Norco.
• Eli Robinson, Tustin: Rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns in win over Western.
• Gaven Zamora, North Hollywood: Rushed for 119 yards in nine carries and scored two touchdowns in win over Chavez.
• Radley Geiss, Dana Hills: Rushed for 237 yards and five touchdowns in loss to Laguna Beach.
• Ethan Mundt, Troy: Gained 184 yards and scored three touchdowns in win over Irvine.
• Journee Tonga, Leuzinger: Rushed for 195 yards and one touchdown, passed for 73 yards and two touchdowns in win over Mira Costa.
• Jeremiah Watson, Murrieta Valley: Rushed for 199 yards in loss to Vista Murrieta.
PASSING
• Dominick Catalano, Corona Centennial: Passed for 331 yards and three touchdowns in win over Norco.
• Julian Medina, Norco: Passed for 384 yards and six touchdowns in loss to Corona Centennial.
• Jack Hurst, Laguna Beach: Passed for 387 yards and five touchdowns in win over Dana Hills.
• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Passed for 361 yards and two touchdowns, ran for one touchdown in win over Edison.
• Taylor Lee, Oxnard Pacifica: Passed for 375 yards and two touchdowns in win over Simi Valley.
• Seth Solorio, San Pedro: Passed for four touchdowns, ran for one touchdown in win over Gardena.
• Chris Fields, Carson: Had six touchdown passes in win over Narbonne.
• Michael Gonzalez, South Gate: Passed for 305 yards and five touchdowns in win over Huntington Park.
• Jack Thomas, Palisades: Passed for 421 yards and seven touchdowns in win over Hamilton.
• Koa Malau’ulu, St. John Bosco: Passed for 219 yards and three touchdowns in win over Servite.
• Thaddeus Breaux, Hamilton: Passed for 382 yards and three touchdowns in loss to Palisades.
RECEIVING
• Blake Wong, Norco: Caught 14 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns in win over Corona Centennial.
• Kristian Leslie, Hamilton: Made 10 catches in loss to Palisades, giving him 98 receptions, breaking the City Section record for most catches in a regular season.
• Elyjah Staples, Marquez: Made four touchdown catches, ran for a touchdown and had two sacks and two fumble recoveries in win over Manual Arts.
• Thomas Jones, Long Beach Wilson: Caught four passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns in win over Long Beach Jordan.
• Jaxson Rex, San Clemente: Caught nine passes for 112 yards and three touchdowns in win over Los Alamitos.
• Jack Junker, Mission Viejo: Caught 10 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns in win over Edison.
• Anthony Jacobs Jr., Oxnard Pacifica: Had five catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns in win over Simi Valley.
• Demare Dezeurn, Palisades: Caught nine passes for 172 yards and four touchdowns in win over Hamilton.
DEFENSE
• Jaden Walk-Green, Corona Centennial: Scored his fifth touchdown of the season on defense by returning a fumble in win over Norco.
• Joshua Kerst, San Clemente: Had three sacks in win over Los Alamitos.
• Jack Norman, Dana Hills: Had interception and recovered a fumble on onside kick in loss to Laguna Beach.
• Brennan Martinez, Vista Murrieta: Had two touchdowns on interception returns in win over Murrieta Valley.
• Nick Yakubik, Palos Verdes: Had two interceptions in win over Inglewood.
• Duvay Williams, Gardena Serra: Returned interception for touchdown in win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.
SPECIAL TEAMS
• DJ Parker, Hamilton: Returned a kickoff 81 yards for touchdown vs. Palisades.
• Jack Strosnider, Mira Costa: Blocked a punt and scored touchdown in loss to Leuzinger.
• Carter Sobel, Sierra Canyon: Made field goals from 25 and 43 yards in win over Bishop Amat.
Rams star receiver Puka Nacua will not play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars because of an ankle injury he suffered in last Sunday’s victory over the Baltimore Ravens, coach Sean McVay told reporters Friday in Baltimore.
Nacua, who ranks among NFL leaders in catches and yards receiving, did not practice this week in Baltimore, where the Rams stayed before their scheduled departure to London on Friday.
The Rams (4-2) play the Jaguars (4-2) at Wembley Stadium.
Veteran receiver Davante Adams is expected to become quarterback Matthew Stafford’s primary target. Tutu Atwell, who sat out against the Ravens because of a hamstring injury, will return Sunday. Jordan Whittington also is expected to start.
Offensive lineman Rob Havenstein also was ruled out because of an ankle injury that has sidelined him for several games.
A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 7.
RUSHING
• Ryan Salcedo, Bishop Amat: Rushed for 371 yards and five touchdowns in win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.
• Jeremiah Watson, Murrieta Valley: Rushed for 282 yards and finished with six touchdowns in win over Chaparral.
• Demanie Bell, Westlake: Rushed for 189 yards and four touchdowns in win over Thousand Oaks.
• Trey Freking, South Pasadena: Had 124 yards rushing and two touchdowns in win over La Cañada.
• Malaki Davis, Corona Centennial: Rushed for 150 yards and four touchdowns in win over Vista Murrieta.
• Journee Tonga, Leuzinger: Rushed for three touchdowns, passed for another in win over Palos Verdes.
• Jaxsen Stokes, Sierra Canyon: Rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns in win over Chaminade.
• Joshua Aaron, Venice: Rushed for 170 yards and four touchdowns in loss to Palisades.
PASSING
• Koa Malau’ulu, St. John Bosco: Completed 17 of 21 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns in win over Orange Lutheran.
• Chris Fields, Carson: Passed for 265 yards and four touchdowns in win over Gardena.
• Jake Nuttall, Saugus: Passed for 342 yards and school-record seven touchdowns in win over West Ranch.
• Michael Wynn Jr., St. Genevieve: Passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns in win over Monrovia.
• Jaden Jefferson, Cathedral: Completed 12 of 13 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 92 yards and one touchdown in win over Bishop Alemany.
• Brady Edmunds, Huntington Beach: Completed 18 of 21 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns in win over La Habra.
• Dominick Catalano, Corona Centennial: Passed for 227 yards and four touchdowns vs. Vista Murrieta.
• Joseph Mesa, Paraclete: Passed for 263 yards and four touchdowns in win over St. Pius X-St. Matthias.
• Dane Weber, Chaparral: Passed for 307 yards and three touchdowns in loss to Murrieta Valley.
• Jack Thomas, Palisades: Passed for 460 yards and five touchdowns in win over Venice.
• Gavin Gray, Agoura: Passed for 286 yards and five touchdowns, ran for another in win over Dos Pueblos.
RECEIVING
• Jordin Daniel, Carson: Made eight catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns vs. Gardena.
• Luc Weaver, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame: Caught four passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns in loss to Bishop Amat.
• Troy Foster, Huntington Beach: Caught 11 passes for 143 yards and one touchdown vs. La Habra.
• Adrian Jones, Paraclete: Caught nine passes for 130 yards and four touchdowns vs. St. Pius X-St. Matthias.
• Demare Dezeurn, Palisades: Caught seven passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns vs. Venice.
DEFENSE
• Pakipole Moala, Leuzinger: Returned interception 100 yards for touchdown vs. Palos Verdes.
• Grant Woods and Somto Nwude, Crespi: Each had two sacks in win over La Salle.
• Jaden Walk-Green, Corona Centennial: Returned interception 80 yards for touchdown in win over Vista Murrieta, his third pick six this season.
• CJ Lavender Jr., Mater Dei: Had two interceptions in loss to Santa Margarita.
SPECIAL TEAMS
• Jacob Kreinbring, Loyola: Made field goals from 44 and 35 yards in win over Serra at SoFi Stadium.
• Angelinne Mazariegos, St. Genevieve: The All-CIF girls’ soccer player made a 24-yard field goal vs. Monrovia.
• Oliver White, Crespi: Returned a punt 64 yards for touchdown vs. La Salle.
• Tyler Wiegand, Santa Margarita: Kicked the winning extra point in the Eagles’ 7-6 victory over Mater Dei.
• Kyle Donahue, San Juan Hills: Made two 32-yard field goals in win over Yorba Linda, making him nine for nine this season.
Trent Mosley itched and itched, the discomfort of standing on the sideline — not his foot injury that held him out of action since Aug. 22 — weighing on the senior receiver.
The USC commit picked an exceptional time to return. Trailing by six, with 5:06 remaining in the game, Mosley took the snap in the wildcat formation and swerved his way into the end zone for a touchdown.
“It sucked just knowing I couldn’t go out there and help my teammates,” Mosley said. “Now I’m back and we’re getting better.”
The score and the hush of the normally raucous Santa Ana Stadium crowd told the story: For the first time in a long while, the Trinity League is up for grabs. Santa Margarita (5-2, 2-0) played Southern Section stunner on Friday night at Santa Ana Stadium, upsetting Mater Dei 7-6 to set the stage for a thrilling Trinity League finale after the Eagles took down the Monarchs (4-2, 1-1) for the first time since 2013.
“Incredible,” Santa Margarita coach Carson Palmer said. “They’ve been playing like the best defense in the country all year long, every week.”
Palmer pointed to defensive coordinator Steve Fifita, who served as interim head coach during last season and decided to stay on the Eagles’ staff as the catalyst for Santa Margarita’s success. Mater Dei had only 175 yards on offense Friday.
Mater Dei High’s CJ Lavender Jr. intercepts a pass intended for Santa Margarita receiver Grant Mosley on Friday night.
(Craig Weston)
“They’re [Fifita’s] heartbeat on defense,” Palmer said of the group, which includes Fifita’s nephew Dash, a senior linebacker.
Pound-for-pound, the defensive lines of Santa Margarita and Mater Dei wouldn’t budge.
Eagles senior linebacker Vai Manutai would secure a sack — while moments later Monarchs linemen Montana Loilolo and Matamatagi Uiagalelei stormed through for sacks of their own. Monarchs linebacker Shaun Scott forced a fumble and earned 1 1/2 sacks as the Eagles couldn’t break 25 rushing yards.
Mater Dei quarterback Ryan Hopkins never got comfortable — outside of a 10-yard touchdown strike to Kayden Dixon-Wyatt in the first quarter — eventually throwing an interception to Eagles defensive back Davide Morales as the third quarter came to a close.
“We’re right there, but we’re not quite there,” said Mater Dei coach Raul Lara, referring to plays such as Hopkins overthrowing wide receiver Gavin Honore for a potential game-winning touchdown, which instead became a turnover on downs with 2:06 remaining.
Lara continued: “This game of football is a great tool to teach young men life skills. Not everything in life is going to be perfect.”
Quarterback Trace Johnson of Santa Margarita could not get comfortable , tossing two interceptions into the hands of Mater Dei defensive back CJ Lavender Jr.
When Johnson found open space, it was thanks to Mosley.
For a team-high six catches for 51 yards, Mosley — who often lined up next to his brother Grant in the slot — helped set up the game-winning drive after freshman running back Adrian Petero hauled in a 59-yard catch to bring the Eagles into Monarchs’ territory.
Trent Mosley’s punch in and the point after — which was enough to win after a failed two-point conversion after Dixon-Wyatt’s score — now sets up unprecedented territory in recent Trinity League seasons.
Yes, Mater Dei and St. John Bosco (which defeated Orange Lutheran 48-0 Friday) will still be contenders.
But the Eagles, who also hold a win over Corona Centennial, can certainly consider themselves as contenders for the league’s crown — and maybe even Division 1 glory. Santa Margarita plays St. John Bosco on Friday at Trabuco Hills.
“We can go forever,” Trent Mosley said. “The culture we have, the bond we have — I know what we’re capable of.”
Celebrity Traitors has kicked off as Claudia Winkleman returns to host a line-up of famous faces including Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, Stephen Fry, Kate Garraway, Tom Daley and more
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Claudia Winkleman has returned to host the Traitors and Faithfuls(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry)
The highly-anticipated Celebrity Traitors has finally kicked off this week, with Claudia Winkleman returning to the Scottish Highlands to pit traitors versus faithfuls for a potential £100,000 prize pot for charity.
The Traitors‘ castle has become an iconic location thanks to its picture-perfect landscaped gardens, huge grounds, breathtaking library, living room and even its own bar. It’s therefore not surprising that fans always clamour to find out if they can hire it out for a holiday with their friends and recreate their own Traitors experience.
The real-life location is Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, around half an hour’s drive north of Inverness.
Unfortunately before you rush to book a room at the beautiful 19th century spot, it’s not a hotel. However, it can be hired for the likes of weddings or corporate events. The landmark’s website is quite clear: “The estate is located in Ross-shire and is available for exclusive use hire for both corporate and private clients. The Castle is not a hotel and we do not let individual rooms.”
If you do hire it, don’t expect to find the infamous Roundtable Room; the whole set-up with the table and atmospheric decor is for the show.
It’s not hugely surprising; even during the show, the Traitors and Faithfuls themselves don’t sleep on the property but instead get whisked away to a nearby hotel, as Ardross Castle wouldn’t have enough rooms to accommodate all of the participants. (Although they do of course travel back to have breakfast in that gorgeous dining room, even if those breakfasts can get very tense).
Don’t be disheartened if you were picturing a fun weekend in a castle for a big group holiday; there are plenty of other castles across the UK which are open for bookings. Sykes Holiday Cottages, the Landmark Trust, Host Unusual and Big House Experience all have a variety of castle listings that cater to a wide array of budgets and group sizes.
It appears that The Traitors has caused quite a boost of tourism in Scotland, with increased searches for stays in the areas. Chris Ross, Chief Brand Officer & EMEA Executive Chair at Collinson International, said of the trend: “We’ve seen a remarkable uplift in visits to our Scottish airport lounges, and it’s clear that The Traitors has played a major role in putting Scotland, and especially the Highlands, firmly on travellers’ wish lists.
“Our data shows fans are turning their on-screen fascination into real-world adventures, with more travellers than ever flying to Scotland to experience the drama, beauty and intrigue for themselves. Scotland’s moment in the spotlight really is translating into a tourism boom.”
A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 5.
RUSHING
• Jeremiah Watson, Murrieta Valley: Rushed for 254 yards and five touchdowns in win over Norco.
• Matix Frithsmith, Hart: Rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns, caught five passes for 100 yards and one touchdown and returned kickoff 82 yards for touchdown in win over West Ranch.
• Demanie Bell, Westlake: Rushed for 190 yards in 12 carries and scored three touchdowns in win over Rio Mesa.
• Malaki Davis, Corona Centennial: The sophomore rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns and caught one touchdown pass in win over Roosevelt.
• Gabe Villa, Bishop Diego: Rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns and caught another touchdown in win over Camarillo.
• Trevor Schneider, Chaparral: Gained 128 yards rushing in win over Vista Murrieta.
• Francis Saporito, Sunny Hills: Rushed for 152 yards and one touchdown and passed for two touchdowns in win over Marina.
• Jeremiah Hugee, Los Angeles: Rushed for 107 yards and three touchdowns in win over West Adams.
PASSING
• Star Thomas, Orange: The sophomore passed for 313 yards and six touchdowns in a win over Fountain Valley.
• Jaden Jefferson, Cathedral: Passed for 412 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns in win over St. Paul.
• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Passed for 329 yards and two touchdowns in win over Long Beach Poly.
• Tua Rojas, Bishop Diego: Had touchdown passes of 38, 62, 27 and 33 yards vs. Camarillo.
• Julian Medina, Norco: Passed for 349 yards and six touchdowns in loss to Murrieta Valley.
• Ryan Rakowski, Palos Verdes: Passed for four touchdowns in win over Culver City.
• DJ Mitchell, La Habra: Passed for 221 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a score in win over El Dorado.
• Brady Annett, Corona del Mar: Completed 18 of 23 passes for 272 yards and four touchdowns in win over San Juan Hills.
• Thaddeus Breaux, Hamilton: Passed for 270 yards and three touchdowns in win over Fairfax.
• Donovan Shirley, Salesian: Passed for 298 yards and six touchdowns in win over Cantwell-Sacred Heart.
RECEIVING
• Bryce Vasquez, La Habra: Had 10 catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns vs. El Dorada.
• Deance’ Lewis, Crenshaw: Made five receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown in win over Dorsey.
• Blake Wong, Norco: Had 11 catches for 278 yards and five touchdowns vs. Murrieta Valley.
• Alijah Royster, Oxnard Pacifica: Caught four passes for 103 yards and one touchdown in win over Oaks Christian.
DEFENSE
• Isaiah Phelps, Oxnard Pacifica: Had six solo tackles and 13 assists vs. Oaks Christian.
• Zeelen Shatswell, Golden Valley: Had two interceptions in win over Castaic.
• Saul Avila-Machado, Dorsey: Contributed two sacks in loss to Crenshaw.
• Havon Finney Jr. and Myles Baker, Sierra Canyon: Each returned an interception for a touchdown in win over Gardena Serra.
• Jalen Flowers, Redondo Union: Made an interception, returned a kickoff for a touchdown and caught a touchdown pass vs. Culver City.
• DJ Clanton, Mater Dei: Had two sacks in win over Orange Lutheran.
SPECIAL TEAMS
• Carter Sobel, Sierra Canyon: Made three field goals in his season debut vs. Gardena Serra.
• LeHenry Solomon, Chaminade: Returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown in win over Bishop Amat.
• Mason Miller, Leuzinger: Had 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in win over Inglewood.
Ladram Bay, which is part of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and sits on the Jurassic Coast, is made up of dramatic red rocks. Sadly, not everyone can visit
Ladram Bay is known for its dramatic red rock formations (Image: Getty Images)
A secluded cove with dramatic red rocks sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — but not everyone can visit.
Unlike in Mediterranean countries such as Italy, where the vast majority of beaches are privately run and dominated by expensive-to-hire sunloungers, most of the UK coast is open to the public and completely free.
There are, however, a few exceptions — one of which is Ladram Bay, which is part of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The South West Coast Path runs directly through the resort, along the Jurassic Coast.
Like the rest of the coastline — known for its dramatic rock formations and fossil-rich terrain — Ladram Bay is a striking spot. The beach itself is guarded at each end by massive red sandstone stacks, offering protection from the sea.
The red cliffs are formed of Otter Sandstone and Mudstone, dating back to the Triassic period, around 230 million years ago. They are part of the 95-mile-long stretch of Jurassic coastline running across Dorset and East Devon.
It’s a popular fishing spot too, either from the shore or from one of the hire boats. At the far end of the beach, there are teeming rock pools to investigate. As charming as this all sounds, a visit to the bay may not be as easy as you’d expect.
The beach is owned by Ladram Bay Holiday Park, and everyone who isn’t staying at the venue is banned from accessing its pebbles. How the beach came to be in the park’s hands is explained on Ladram’s website:
“Back in the 1940s, our park was tenanted farmland that was worked by Frank William Sydenham Carter, or FWS for short. During the summer, he would occasionally let campers pitch up in a field that overlooked the bay, providing fresh milk and eggs as well. Pretty soon, FWS realised that his land could provide extra income in the lean post-World War II years, and so he began to develop a proper campsite.
“With the help of his wife, FWS grew Ladram Bay to incorporate static caravans and a shop. Come the late 1950s, the park was becoming so popular that the workload was overwhelming. To make Ladram Bay a park to be proud of, a manager and extra staff were hired. FWS carried on leading the park until his retirement in 2006, by which time we had become one of the largest privately owned holiday parks in the country.
“With FWS’s son and daughter, Robin and Zoe, now guiding the park, we are more successful than ever, with hundreds of owners and thousands of guests visiting Ladram Bay each year.”
The Mirror’s Johnny Goldsmith visited the holiday park was his family earlier this year and enjoyed having access to the spectacular beach. “The beach was just a few minutes’ walk from our sea-view caravan. Each morning we woke to wonderful views, with our own private decked area – the perfect spot to sit, soak it all in and really unwind,” he wrote.
“On our final morning the weather was clear enough to venture down to the beach once again, and on the way we stopped at the shop and bought an ice cream. Within seconds, a marauding seagull swooped down and tried to snatch one of the kids’ cones. The shop staff advised us to stay under the covered seated area to eat them as the greedy gulls are notorious for trying to steal holidaymakers’ food.
“Ice creams finished, we strode back on to the beach still laughing about our seagull encounter and talking about all the fun we’d managed to fit in over our four days. What a Jurassic lark!”
After signing a one-year, $10-million contract, he seemed to be virtually ignored while playing in the shadow of stars Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
Atwell went into Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts with only one target in each of the first three games.
He got two targets against the Colts.
But the speedy Atwell made one count.
With less than two minutes left, he broke free, caught a midrange pass from Matthew Stafford and turned it into an 88-yard touchdown that gave the Rams a 27-20 victory before 71,257 at SoFi Stadium.
“Throughout this season, I’m mentally ready for a game like this.” Atwell said. “Just wait for my number, because it’s something I’ve been doing the whole year, all these years that I’ve been here.”
Stafford also tossed touchdown passes to Nacua and Adams, and Kam Curl intercepted two passes as the Rams improved their record to 3-1 and rebounded from their heart-wrenching defeat by the defending Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles.
So, not a bad start.
The Rams are far from perfect, or even consistently dominant in any phase.
But nearly a quarter of the way into the season, the Rams still look like the Super Bowl contender they were built to be.
Rams coach Sean McVay celebrates with wide receiver Tutu Atwell after his 88-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against the Colts.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Rams don’t have much time to marinate in the victory: the rival San Francisco 49ers are coming to town on Thursday night.
But coach Sean McVay and his players should be feeling confident, if not overly so.
For the second game in a row, Stafford missed on some passes he typically completes. But he was outstanding during a trademark two-minute drill that ended with a touchdown pass to Adams at the end of the first half, during a fourth-quarter drive that Nacua finished with a fourth-down touchdown catch and on his perfect throw to a wide-open Atwell.
Nacua caught 13 passes for 170 yards, and became only the third player in NFL history to have at least eight catches in each of the first four games.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua celebrates after scoring a touchdown to tie the score in the fourth quarter against the Colts.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
General manager Les Snead’s offseason effort to bolster the run defense continues to pay early dividends.
A week after neutralizing Eagles star Saquon Barkley, the Rams limited Jonathan Taylor, the NFL’s leading rusher, to 76 yards rushing in 17 carries.
They also forced quarterback Daniel Jones into his first turnovers of the season.
After having two consecutive field-goal attempts blocked by the Eagles — including a potential game-winner that the Eagles returned for a touchdown — Joshua Karty kicked two field goals against the Colts. And punter Ethan Evans boomed long punts that forced the Colts to start drives deep in their territory.
The Rams led 13-10 at halftime after Stafford engineered a patented two-minute drive that covered 96 yards and ended with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Adams.
Stafford had misfired on a few passes, and also had a few bounce off the hands of receivers, before he found Adams, Nacua and tight end Tyler Higbee on consecutive plays to move the ball to the 21-yard line.
The Rams have struggled to score touchdowns from inside the 20, and it looked like it might be a repeat when Stafford was sacked on first-and-goal from the 10. But this time Stafford finished the deal with a laser pass to Adams.
That momentum, or at least the breaks, continued early in the second half.
Colts receiver Adonai Mitchell caught a pass and seemingly was on his way to turning it into a 76-yard touchdown. But Mitchell lost the ball at the one-yard line and it bounced through the end zone for a touchback that gave the Rams the ball.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell fumbles the ball into the end zone during the third quarter.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
The Rams, however, failed to capitalize, and fell behind 17-13 early in the fourth quarter after Jones engineered a long drive that ended with a short touchdown pass to Michael Pittman Jr.
Stafford did not get much of an opportunity to direct a come-from-behind scoring drive.
On the first play of the ensuing possession, Stafford and Williams could not complete a handoff and the ball fell to the turf for a fumble that was recovered by the Colts.
With about nine minutes left, the Colts kicked a field goal to increase their lead to 20-13.
Despite two penalties that stunted their drive, Stafford finished an 83-yard march with a fourth- down touchdown pass to Nacua that tied the score with 3:20 left.
Taylor broke off a run for an apparent 53-yard touchdown, but a holding penalty nullified the play. Two plays later, Jared Verse sacked Jones and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Colts at their 29-yard line.
The Rams got the ball with 1:44 left, and on their first play, Stafford passed to Atwell for the touchdown.
Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell trots into the end zone ahead of Colts defensive back Camryn Bynum on an 88-yard reception in the fourth quarter.
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From his home, Idowu Usu can tell when someone has died in the lagoon. Among fishermen in Ago Egun, a community in the Yaba area of Lagos, South West Nigeria, there is a belief that the dead announce themselves with a sudden wind. Even in the stillness of the dry season, such a wind may rise without warning, and soon word spreads that a body is adrift. It could be a fellow fisherman, or a passenger thrown into the water by a crash on the Third Mainland Bridge. Sometimes, it is suicide.
The body drifts to shore, where it sinks into sand and sediment until it vanishes. On the occasions when relatives come searching, fishermen and local divers begin hunting for the dead.
Ago Egun’s floating houses are visible from the bridge, which connects Lagos Island to the Mainland. The occupants, descendants of fishermen who migrated from Benin Republic and the Badagry axis of Lagos, still live largely on fishing.
From a few shelters built to relieve fishermen from sailing for days at a stretch, the community has grown into hundreds of bamboo houses stretched along the lagoon’s shore and standing on wooden stilts. With the Third Mainland Bridge only a few metres away, residents have become the first responders during suicide emergencies.
“When someone jumps into the water,” said Alaba Usu, a 35-year-old fisherman, “they don’t just sink. They resurface after a few moments. If there’s no help by the second drift upward, they finally sink.”
On one fishing trip through the lagoon to Ebute Ero, a bustling community in the Isale Eko part of the city, Alaba spotted a man struggling. The waves were strong that day, but the man clung to something afloat.
“As we sailed closer, we told him not to let go,” said Alaba.
From about 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the fishermen stayed as the man recovered on the shore. He later narrated how he had resorted to begging for alms to claim the corpse of his wife, who had died in the hospital with their baby. After trekking 24 km from Ajah to Ebute Ero, he begged but failed to gather enough. Despairing, he moved near the bridge and eventually landed in the lagoon.
A dead body may be found dressed as if on their way to work – suit, tie, wristwatch, even shoes – but always swollen, said 32-year-old Joseph David, who was born into fishing in Ago Egun. In Lagos’ warm tropical lagoon, a submerged body usually resurfaces within three days. During this time, gases from bacterial decomposition and the water inhaled at death cause it to rise. To handle such a disintegrating corpse, fishermen often steel themselves with shots of Eagle Schnapps, a potent Nigerian gin, after which they cut into the bloated flesh. Some families claim the body for burial, while others insist it be laid to rest on the shore in line with local traditions.
The Third Mainland Bridge as seen from the canoes of Ago Egun fishermen. Photo: Damilola Ayeni/HumAngle
Across the globe, suicide is a leading cause of death, particularly among young people. In Nigeria, modelled estimates suggest that thousands die by suicide each year, though many cases might go unreported because of stigma and cultural taboos. In Lagos, the country’s sprawling commercial capital of over 22 million people, the Third Mainland Bridge has become a notorious site for such deaths.
Rising several metres above sea level, the bridge offers a sweeping, unbroken view of the lagoon on both sides. Countless weary residents, including foreigners, have been reported to leap into the waters below.
Earlier this year, a video emerged of a woman who leapt into the lagoon moments after alighting from a commercial bus. While passengers quickly alerted nearby fishermen, who managed to pull her out, reports later suggested that she did not survive.
In March this year, the body of yet another woman believed to have jumped from the bridge was recovered near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront.
Fishermen say drowning may not always be the cause of death in such cases. The sheer impact of hitting water from the bridge’s height, they explain, can be as devastating as landing on a hard surface.
Hardly a week passes without someone ending their life on the Third Mainland Bridge, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). While fishermen recall encountering more male bodies, several cases involving women have been documented.
Some are rescued alive. But pulling a drowning person to safety can itself be a brush with death. Fishermen say such victims often thrash wildly in their desperate bid to survive, or, in the case of suicide, violently resist rescue. Idowu remembers the day his uncle dived into the lagoon after a man who had jumped in. Instead of clinging for life, the drowning man fought to be left alone, nearly dragging his rescuer under with him.
“We kept waiting for him to resurface,” Idowu narrated. “We started seeing bubbles of air. We were wondering what was going on and had started contemplating sending one of us after him when we noticed his hand. We quickly held him.”
To rescue someone attempting suicide, Joseph explained, a rope is fastened around the waist of a highly skilled swimmer, who dives in after the victim. Once contact is made, colleagues haul them both out together. Fishermen then press on the victim’s swollen belly to expel water or give them a medicine that induces vomiting.
Silence
I arrived on the Third Mainland Bridge before dawn. Fishermen’s boats drifted gently in the distance, as if paddled by the careful unfolding of morning. The sudden realisation of the bridge’s height and the lagoon’s vastness pressed against my balance behind the guardrails. As the deck trembled under the weight of speeding vehicles, the haunting loneliness that shadows suicide on the bridge began to unfold.
Neither motorists nor the police officers stationed just a few metres away questioned my motive in the 30 minutes that I stayed there, sometimes wandering along the rails. There was no evidence of a working alert system, despite earlier claims by the federal government that it had installed surveillance cameras on the bridge.
“They do not patrol,” said Joseph of the police officers. “They don’t do what they’re posted there to do.”
He explained that officers often turn to fishermen whenever a body needs to be retrieved from the lagoon, only to take the credit afterwards. Suspecting that some of them might have even extorted grieving relatives in the process, Joseph stressed that fishermen never demand money to recover a corpse.
“We do it for free,” he said, “knowing it could have been us.”
At the marine police post near the UNILAG end of the lagoon, Adiku Solomon, an officer, said they could not be everywhere at once. He explained that their primary duty was to protect the university, though they could be called upon in an emergency.
“When something like that happens,” he said, “they can then contact us through the Commanding Marine Officer.”
A marine police post stands in the distance, near the University of Lagos waterfront. Photo: Damilola Ayeni/HumAngle
However, some believe the burden of surveillance should not rest on the police alone. Olamide Felix, the chairperson of Yaba Local Council Development Area, said integrating fishermen, local divers, and other members of the fishing communities into a surveillance team could be more effective in curbing suicide on the bridge.
As a teenager growing up in Ayetoro, a fishing community near Ago Egun, Olamide encountered dead bodies during fishing expeditions with friends. He recalled once seeing a man soliloquising on the bridge, as if in prayer or some spiritual trance. Suddenly, the man plunged into the water. Olamide and his friends got to him before he drowned, and with help from adults transporting timber on the lagoon, they pulled him out alive.
Relieving instances of questioning suspicious movements around the bridge, he said formal collaborations with locals would not only prevent deaths, but also empower youths of the communities, some of whom are graduates but without gainful employment.
A fisherman displays his catch from the lagoon. Photo: Damilola Ayeni/HumAngle
While acknowledging the value of grassroots surveillance, Lagos-based clinical psychologist Isiaka Balogun worried about the toll repeated exposure to traumatic recoveries could have on local fishermen.
“They would need structured care and debriefing,” he said.
In conversations with HumAngle, several fishermen admitted they often could not continue the day’s work after encountering a dead body. Their accounts echoed Isiaka’s concern.
As a child, Joseph and his friends suffered nightmares following such encounters. Today, he believes that only the installation of tall barbed-wire fences along the guardrails could effectively curb suicide in the area.
Isiaka, who attributed Lagos’ suicide numbers to urban pressures, economic hardship, and social isolation, said the Third Mainland Bridge offers a grim certainty to residents seeking to end their lives.
The involvement of fishermen and local divers, he said, must be seen only as part of larger systemic changes that make psychological support more accessible.
“A synchronised alarm system linking fishermen, emergency services, and mental health professionals could cut down on reaction times and save lives,” he said.
HumAngle reached out to LASEMA, the Lagos State Waterways Authority, and the National Emergency Management Agency, but messages went unanswered. For those who live by the lagoon, this silence is all too familiar.
Idowu has saved lives, pulled out corpses, and even helped lay one to rest. But he has also stood helpless as people drowned who might have been saved. He believes that with financial and material support for fishermen and local divers, many deaths on the bridge could be prevented.
A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 3.
RUSHING
• Ceasar Reyes, Garfield: Had 292 yards rushing in 41 carries with three touchdowns in loss to Banning.
• Xavier Wimbley, Loyola: Rushed for 169 yards and three touchdowns in win over Hamilton.
• Salvador E Villa, Simi Valley: Rushed for 154 yards and six touchdowns in win over Cathedral.
• Matix Frithsmith, Hart: Rushed for 129 yards and one touchdown, and returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, in win over Heritage Christian.
• Ryan Salcedo, Bishop Amat: Rushed for 115 yards and one touchdown in loss to Vista Murrieta.
• James Strong, Rancho Cucamonga: Rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns in loss to Chaparral.
• Kayne Miller, Calabasas: Had 111 yards rushing and one touchdown in loss to Agoura.
PASSING
• Michael Wynn Jr., St. Genevieve: Completed 25 of 31 passes for 462 yards and five touchdowns in win over La Salle.
• Jaden Jefferson, Cathedral: Passed for 412 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns in loss to Simi Valley.
• Jackson Taylor, Thousand Oaks: Completed 12 of 15 passes for 190 yards and five touchdowns in win over West Ranch.
• Cooper Berry, Maranatha: Passed for 347 yards and five touchdowns in win over San Marino.
• Marcus Washington, Cajon: The freshman passed for 221 yards and four touchdowns in win over Newport Harbor.
• Taylor Lee, Oxnard Pacifica: Passed for 366 yards and eight touchdowns in win over Rio Mesa.
• Seth Solorio, San Pedro: Passed for a school-record five touchdowns in win over Bell.
• Jacob Paisano, Hart: Had five touchdown passes in win over Heritage Christian.
• Chase Curren, Crespi: Passed for 211 yards and four touchdown and ran for another in win over Canyon Country Canyon.
• Dane Weber, Chaparral: Passed for 201 yards and three touchdowns in win over Rancho Cucamonga.
• Gavin Gray, Agoura: Passed for 290 yards and two touchdowns in win over Calabasas.
RECEIVING
• Nico Vergara, Maranatha: Caught 11 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns in win over San Marino.
• Braedon Miller, Beaumont: Caught 13 passes for 137 yards in win over Chaminade.
DEFENSE
Great sequence captured by photographer Craig Weston of game-clinching interception by Jaden Walk-Green of Corona Centenial against Kayden Dixon-Wyatt of Mater Dei. pic.twitter.com/4DLmm7zNvv
Joe Root is out for 14 after he is caught behind by Ryan Rickelton who takes the ball on the second attempt in the first ODI against South Africa at Headingley.
HOUSTON — José Soriano and two relievers combined for a two-hitter and Oswald Peraza hit his first home run since a trade from the Yankees to lead the Angels to a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was injured trying to make a catch on that hit when he crashed face-first into the metal scoreboard in left field.
He was bleeding and appeared to have a cut above his right eye. He held a smaller cloth to his head as he was slowly carted off the field while resting his head on the shoulder of a team employee who rode the cart with him. There was no immediate update on his injury.
Soriano (10-9) allowed one hit and struck out eight in seven innings. Luis García allowed one hit in a scoreless eighth and Kenley Jansen threw a perfect ninth for his 25th save.
There were two outs in the fifth when Peraza connected off Hunter Brown (10-7) into the bullpen in right-center field to put the Angels up 1-0. His homer comes after his two-run single in the ninth inning Saturday helped Los Angeles to a 4-1 victory that snapped a three-game skid.
Yoán Moncada walked to start the eighth and scored on Mike Trout’s double that bounced off the wall in center field to make it 2-0. Ward walked before Luis Rengifo reached and Trout scored on an error by Lance McCullers Jr. when the pitcher overthrew first base.
Yordan Alvarez singled with no outs in the first and Soriano walked a batter in the second and sixth innings. The Astros didn’t get another hit until Ramón Urías doubled with one out in the eighth inning.
Brown allowed three hits and a run with five strikeouts in six innings. McCullers Jr. allowed three hits and two runs in his first relief appearance since 2018.
Up next: LHP Yusei Kikuchi (6-9, 3.68 ERA) will start for the Angels in the series finale Monday. Houston hasn’t announced its starter.
