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The lads who didn’t know how to be killers caught fleeing to Alicante

Not everyone is cut out to be a killer. It calls for prudence, cold blood, and a zero-tolerance attitude. None of these characteristics applied to Ramarni Spencer and Pharrell McLennon, two British youths who erred in committing a crime and attempted to flee to Alicante.

The two criminals were deemed dangerous for trying to kill another young man in Nottingham, even though they were only eighteen. Despite the fact that their victim was only a few meters away, they were unsuccessful in their endeavour.

The young man, who was riding an electronic bicycle on May 5th, 2024, was shot by Spencer and McLennon and barely escaped. The incident was captured on video in one of the stores.

A store employee first reported hearing what appeared to be a gunshot, which prompted police to call the police. When a retailer later discovered a damaged window, an on-scene investigation revealed that a missile was responsible for the damage.

Upon examining CCTV footage, detectives found that a group of youths had assembled at the shopping complex at approximately 3:25 p.m. In the video, two young males on an electric bike are seen drawing their weapons and shooting at another individual who is also on a bike.

According to Nottinghamshire Police Inspector Chris Berryman, the incident took place on a spring afternoon in a crowded shopping district. “Terrified onlookers sought refuge in shops, while Spencer and McLennon showed no concern for their safety,” according to him.

No pedestrians or customers were hurt in spite of the risk. “Their reckless decision to pull out firearms and fire them meant they were lucky not to cause serious injury or worse,” said the official.

Absence of escape

Both young men purchased plane tickets with the goal of hiding in Alicante and avoiding punishment following the unsuccessful burglary. But two days later, while placing an order at a Burger King in the East Midlands Airport departures area, they were taken into custody.

After identifying them as suspects, detectives planned an operation to apprehend them before they boarded their aircraft to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport, which the agents documented.

The suspects were forced to confess to the crime and enter a guilty plea to possessing weapons with intent to endanger life due to the overwhelming evidence. The attack’s weapons, however, have not been located.

Both have been found guilty, and Nottinghamshire Police have released video of the criminals’ arrest and sentence. Spencer and McLennon were given a cumulative term of 23 and a half years in jail when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on January 24.

According to a British police spokesperson, “when officers showed up and arrested them in the departures area of the airport, it must have been a nasty shock for them.”

McLennon was given a 13-year sentence extension. He will be on probation for the next three years and in pretrial custody for the first 10.

In contrast, Spencer received a lengthy sentence of 10 and a half years. After serving the first seven and a half years in prison, he will be placed on probation for three years. Both will be housed in a juvenile prison facility to fulfil their respective sentences.

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Sticky Vicky’s daughter quits mum’s iconic Benidorm show

Adhesive the stage act has been sensationally abandoned by Vicky’s daughter, who has followed in her late mother’s footsteps, thereby leaving behind her family’s Benidorm legacy.

The unexpected decision was made after María Gadea Aragón assumed responsibility for the adult-themed magic performances following the passing of her mother, Victoria María Aragón Gadea, in 2023 at the age of 80.

María, who had been employing her mother’s stage identity in the well-known Spanish resort, has now discontinued her performances after a decade on stage.

María performed frequently at venues including the Palladium, Zodiaco, and Rockerfellers, as well as Benidorm which is a popular destination for British expatriates and vacationers.

Des Bellamy-Wright, an employee at the Benidorm Palladium, verified that María is no longer employed in the lively Spanish city. Des stated, “Sticky Vicky is no longer operational in Benidorm.” The ‘Carmen Snake – Sticky Show’ is a similarly entertaining program that is broadcast every night at 12:45 a.m. “

The official reason for Maria’s retirement was not disclosed, and her final performance was in November 2024.

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Elche’s H&M shop closing

The Swedish retail chain H&M announced in 2024 that it would be reducing the number of stores and employment it has in Spain due to “organisational, productive, and economic” reasons. Around 50 layoffs were the result of the closure of stores in the L’Aljub retail centres in Elche, Ociopía in Orihuela, and Habaneras in Torrevieja, which had consequences for the province of Alicante.

Additionally, these were the sole instances in the Valencian Community that were impacted. The Torrevieja store was the first to shut its doors in May 2024 since that time. The Orihuela store was subsequently closed on September 14th of the same year. Currently, the Elche store has shuttered its doors. The facility was closed to the public on March 14th, following its final day of operation on March 11th. It will be entirely shut down on March 22nd. Approximately 20 employees are being laid off at this Elche store. It is the final establishment in the province of Alicante that will not reopen, and the circumstances of the dismissal were negotiated in October. The employees have departed the company with an agreement as a result of these negotiations, according to Yolanda de la Casa, the general secretary of the CCOO Services Federation in Alicante.

The dismissal terms that were established following the October negotiations were 45 days until 2012 and 33 days until the present. A gratuity of 3,500 euros was granted for the first five years, 4,000 euros for the next ten years, and a maximum of 4,500 euros for the subsequent years.

Furthermore, three relocations have occurred among the 50 individuals who were laid off in the province, spanning Elche, Orihuela, and Torrevieja. Lely Fernández of UGT l’Alacantí-La Marina informed this newspaper that these were part-time employees from the Habaneras shopping centre in Torrevieja who were transferred to the La Zenia shopping centre, which continues to operate and is accessible.

H&M initiated 2024 by announcing the closure of 28 stores and approximately 588 collective redundancies. The figure was reduced to 521 reductions in a subsequent revision.

The Torrevieja store closed its doors to the public on May 17th, 2024, and the lease expired on May 24th, never to be reopened. Nevertheless, numerous employees at this establishment were granted the opportunity to relocate to other nearby stores that were still operational. In September 2024, Ociopía followed suit, and Elche followed suit in March 2025.

The H&M group operates over 100 stores and employs nearly 4,000 individuals in the country. This decision was made by the Scandinavian company in order to “adapt and perfect” its stores in a “changing” shopping environment for its consumers. Additionally, Spain would be responsible for 17% of the brand’s global closures, as indicated by the data that the company disclosed months ago when it presented its 2023 financial year.

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Man stole fire extinguishers to sell as scrap metal

A 20-year-old male is currently under investigation by the Guardia Civil for the purported theft of ten fire extinguishers. The fire extinguishers were discovered by Seprona officers during an inspection of a scrap metal establishment in Torrevieja. The store manager and the criminal are both the subject of an investigation.

The fire extinguishers, which were in near-new condition and completely charged, were discovered by the Servicio de Protección a la Naturaleza (Seprona) officers during the inspection. The investigation was initiated due to the fact that this material is “uncommon” in this form of business, as explained by sources from the Armed Forces.

Upon discovering the fire extinguishers, the officers enquired about the scrapyard manager’s documentation regarding the extinguishers’ arrival. The manager responded that he did not possess any proof of ownership. Additionally, he disclosed that a woman and her son had abandoned them there without his permission.

The company responsible for maintaining the fire extinguishers was identified by Seprona officers after they analysed the evidence and proof acquired. This verified that the extinguishers were located in a building in Torrevieja. The missing equipment was reported by the property manager of this community of proprietors shortly thereafter.

Fire extinguishers were recovered

Officers were permitted to confiscate the fire extinguishers and transport them to the Torrevieja Civil Guard barracks as a result of the formal complaint. Upon verification of their origin, they were returned to their legitimate owners.

The individuals implicated have been identified as a result of the operation. The 20-year-old man who is supposed to have stolen the fire extinguishers is being investigated for theft, while the 23-year-old proprietor of the scrap yard is being investigated for receiving stolen goods.

The Guardia Civil emphasises the necessity of reporting these types of incidents and reminds all individuals of the significance of doing so. In order to prevent the acquisition of stolen material, scrap metal dealers must establish rigorous controls, such as document checks on sellers and items received.