TERRIFIED British holidaymakers have told of being trapped in a hotel by ­furious anti-tourist protesters.

Thousands of demonstrators swarmed resorts on the Canary Islands on Sunday.

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Tourists on the beach are swamped by demonstrators telling them to ‘go home’[/caption]

In Gran Canaria, hundreds gathered in Maspalomas with signs reading: “Go Home Tourists.”

Lee Pattemore, 44, was trapped inside the Riu hotel with wife Stacey, 39, and their two daughters, aged 11 and six.

He told The Sun: “They were circling the hotel. My daughter was asking me, ‘Daddy, why are they shouting?’”

Photos showed chaos outside the gates of the hotel as cops tried to regain control.

Landscaping boss Lee, of Epsom, Surrey, said: “There was a lot of pushing and shoving.

“We’re too scared to leave the hotel now.”

In Tenerife’s Playa de las Americas, 2,000 activists stormed Troya Beach, surrounding shocked Brits in their swimwear and chanting: “This beach is ours.”

Protesters also marched in La Palma, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and El Hierro under the slogan “The Canaries Have A Limit” — calling for a more sustainable tourism.

They say locals are priced out of the housing market and tourism is ruining the environment.

Activist Daniel Cabrera said: “We want tourism — we do not want over-exploitation and garbage tourism that does not benefit the local economy.”

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Flag-waving residents beat drums and blew whistles as they wandered along the shoreline in Playa de las Americas[/caption]

PICKLED onion Monster Munch should be washed down with a martini, according to a TV drinks expert.

And Flaming Hot Cheetos are perfect with Belgian fruit beer, says Neil Ridley.

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Pickled onion Monster Munch should be washed down with a martini, according to a TV drinks expert Sam Creed who tested the best booze and crisp combos[/caption]

He has come up with more than 100 snack and drink combinations for his book, The Crisp Sommelier, out on Thursday.

His other suggestions include pairing a pint of bitter with roast beef crisps, while Prosecco is the perfect accompaniment to Tyrrell’s root vegetable crisps.

TV’s Sunday Brunch expert Neil told The Sun: “I started with the idea that certain wines can be matched with different foods and I knew I could find the crisp equivalent.

“At the start I had roughly 180 packets that I had collected over a few weeks and from there it was very much trial and error.

“It manages to make the pub experience even better. One hand in a pack of crisps and the other one holding a pint, it’s the ideal scenario isn’t it?

“It’s been a great journey – it was a labour of love but now I’m not sure I need to eat many more crisps!”

But Monster Munch may not be stylish enough for James Bond, who famously likes his martinis shaken not stirred.

RACHEL Reeves will hit 1.5million pensioners in the pocket by freezing income tax thresholds at the Budget, experts fear.

The move risks them being dragged into higher tax bands, as the state pension is set to rise.

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Rachel Reeves will hit 1.5million pensioners in the pocket by freezing income tax thresholds at the Budget, experts fear[/caption]

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The move risks them being dragged into higher tax bands, as the state pension is set to rise[/caption]

It will be a fresh blow to retirees, many of whom have been stung by the Chancellor’s axing universal winter fuel cash.

Jon Greer, from finance firm Quilter, said: “The triple lock may increase state pensions but, with tax thresholds frozen, many will find themselves paying taxes on what should be a lifeline.

“For those with state and private pensions, the hit will be felt sooner, eroding their incomes at a time when financial security is crucial.”

Thresholds were fixed by the Tories until 2028 but Ms Reeves is thought likely to extend the freeze.

Meanwhile, she has been pressed to find money to help support struggling town halls — as one in four councils expect to, in effect, go bust in the next two years.

One in ten council heads say they have considered asking the Government for support.

The body’s Labour chairwoman Louise Gittins described the current financial crisis as “extraordinary” ahead of their annual rally in Harrogate, north Yorkshire, from today.

She said: “The autumn Budget must provide councils with the financial stability they need to protect the services our communities rely on every day.”

MOTORISTS are only just learning of a strange new hack that experts claim can be key to defrosting a car windscreen.

With the UK mornings beginning to cool down, drivers across the nation are keen to find easier and quicker ways to defrost their windshields ahead of the morning commute.

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This age old problem could soon been solved with the use of a popular Halloween decoration that’s often left lying around our homes at this time of year.

That’s because according to the team of experts over at Motor Match, leftover pumpkin could be the answer to your frosted-over car windows.

According to the experts, “the secret lies in the starch content found in pumpkins”.

To make sure the hack works, be sure to “chop up the skin and rub the inner layer on your windscreen” for quick defrosting.

Motor Match’s expert said: “Starch acts as a barrier between the ice and the glass, preventing it from refreezing quickly.

“The starch, in vegetables like pumpkin and potato, is a natural ice-melting agent.

“When applied to your frost-covered windscreen, it can help break down the frost, and make scraping it off much easier.

“It’s a simple and cost-effective method that can make your winter mornings run more smoothly. Just remember to keep some leftover pumpkin aside for those frosty days.

“This method is particularly useful for those who want to minimise their environmental impact. It’s a sustainable way to deal with frost, reducing the need for chemical de-icers that can harm the environment.”

So, if you have any leftover pumpkin from Halloween, you can put it to good use.

It comes as Rachel Reeves has been warned a fuel duty hike in the Budget would come at the “worst possible time” for drivers. 

With clocks going back on October 27, a deadly combo of freezing temperatures and early darkness will make engines work harder and guzzle more fuel. 

This ramps up increased driving costs in winter by a shocking 20 to 48 per cent as the impacts of colder conditions combines with potential fuel duty increases, according to the AA.

A recent survey of their members reveals 35 percent of petrol and diesel drivers expect to lose at least five miles per gallon this winter, while 10 percent fear they’ll lose as much as 10 miles.

The gloomy picture comes amid fears the Chancellor may increase fuel duty by as much as 7p next week to help fill a £40bn black hole in the country’s finances. 

Meanwhile motorists have been warned to renew their licence when they turn 70 to avoid risk of being fined.

The rule will require drivers at 70 to renew their licence every three years with a penalty of community service or even six months in prison.

Charity Age UK gave further details in a blog post.

It wrote: “When you reach the age of 70, your driving licence expires – but this doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop driving.

“If you want to continue, you just need to renew your licence. You’ll need to renew it every three years after that. Renewal is free of charge.”

If motorists are spotted without a licence they could be slapped with a brutal £5,000 fine.

A FRIEND of Liam Payne has revealed heartbreaking pain in the late star’s unreleased songs.

The 31-year-old former One Direction bandmate tragically died on Wednesday afternoon.

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His cause of death was multiple injuries after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

On TikTok, British songwriter Adam Midgley shared unreleased music Liam wrote in the last years of his life.

It includes the poignant lyric, “If I’m lost in the dark now, will you hear when I call out. Does it ever get easier?”

Adam explains the clip was recorded while he stayed with Liam at his former Malibu home.

Following news of the star’s unexpected death, tributes flooded in from friends and past collaborators.

One Direction addressed the loss of their bandmate in a shared statement.

The group penned: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing.

“In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. 

“But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. 

“The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.

“For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. 

“We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam. – Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.”

Simon Cowell, who helped put One Direction together on The X Factor in 2010 – and later managed the group – also shared a poignant tribute.

Taking to Instagram, he posted a number of photos and a long message.

Simon wrote, in part: “You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens.

“Liam I am devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty. And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I have shed is a memory of you.

“This is so difficult to put into words right now.”

The music mogul continued by writing: “I went outside today, and I thought about so many times we had together.

“I wanted to let you know what I would always say to the thousands of people who would always ask me. What is Liam like? And I would tell them you were kind, funny, sweet, thoughtful, talented, humble, focused.”

“And how much love you genuinely had for the fans.”

He added: “I always thought the 5 of you in the band as brothers. And regarding their messages today I believe you were.

“And now Liam, I can see the effect you had on so many people. Because you left us too soon.”

He added: “Rest in peace my friend. And I am sending my love, thoughts and prayers to your family. Simon X.”

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Brown says of Markle, "unfortunately, she made every mistake in the book, and she’s kind of run out of road. I don't know where Meghan goes."

The mother of three's death in July has been ruled as "accidental" by the Virginia Department of Health after she was found unresponsive at home.

JEOPARDY! contestant Kelly Gates failed to increase her winning streak after fans say she went ‘too small’ with a crucial wager. 

The move came as an extra shock to viewers given it was under the “Nonfiction” category – which many would have guessed the librarian would feel confident going big on. 

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On Monday’s game, returning champ Kelly went up against Tristan Brown, a re-entry employment advocate from Richmond, Virginia and Marcus Ghiringhelli, a record store clerk from Portland, Oregon.

Marcus came out swinging and tried to snag an early lead, when he doubled his total to $2,400 with the first Daily Double. 

He also found the second DD clue however, he got it wrong – dropping $2,500 from his score to place him in third. 

The third Daily Double clue is where fans predict the game could have taken a turn. 

After swapping leads throughout the game, Kelly and Tristan were fighting to take home the win. 

Kelly found the third Daily Double clue under the category “Nonfiction”, which should have played well into her literary background.  

“The sedge is wither’d from the lake, and no birds sing,” host Ken Jennings read. 

She correctly wrote down “What is Silent Spring?” which added $2,500 to her score, making her total $10,100. 

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Although the move gave her the slight lead over Tristan, who had $9,400 at the time, fans said that Kelly should’ve gone even bigger with her bet given the familiar category. 

Going into Final Jeopardy!, Tristan got the lead back with $14,600 with Kelly in second place with $11,300. 

Marcus remained in third much of the game and had $5,700 going into the last round. 

Ken read the final clue under the category “Italian Words & Phrases.” 

“This theme tackled in art by Bellini & Michelangelo isn’t explicitly mentioned in the Bible, but is part of the ‘Seven Sorrows of Mary,’” the host said. 

Only Tristan was correct, when he wrote down “What is the Pieta?” 

He added $8,100 to his score, to win his first game of $22,700. 

Kelly ended the game with $10,800 while Marcus was in third with $3,300. 

Fans were quick to point out their surprise at Kelly’s wager on her Daily Double – although it may not have made a different to the ultimate outcome of the game. 

“If Kelly was more aggressive with her wagers, especially on that Nonfiction Daily Double I think there’s a chance the outcome could have ended differently,” one viewer wrote. 

“Don’t know that it would have changed anything, but was very surprised that Kelly, a librarian, put such a small wager on DD3 in a “non-fiction” category,” another person said. 

“Not that it would have changed the outcome (since only Tristan got FJ right), but I really think Kelly should have wagered bigger on DD3–the category was non-fiction books, and she’s a librarian! 

“She had an opportunity to cement the lead going into FJ in a category that plays directly to her biggest competitive advantage,” a third mentioned.

While a few more noted that the trio had an “exciting game.” 

On last Friday’s game, Kelly won her first game, beating out fan-favorite Rishabh Wuppalapati by a single dollar.

Fans have praised Rishabh, 20, as the “best” player so far in season 41 after he “fought tooth and nail” to secure three wins against his cutthroat opponents.

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AMERICAN consumers are “running out of money” as inflation continues to bite, an ex-Target executive has warned, ahead of a slower-than-normal expected holiday season.

Gerald Storch, the former Vice Chairman at the retail giant, said stores are bracing for a subdued holiday shopping season in the midst of political and economic chaos.

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“It’s very clear that consumers are running out of money,” he told Fox Business‘s Maria Bartiromo.

“They’re increasingly stressed by inflation and the exhaustion of their pandemic-era savings.

“When you take a look over the last several years, what you see month after month, everyone talks about, the consumer’s still spending.

“They might be, but they’re spending less than the growth of inflation.”

He added that he didn’t expect “too much” for the Christmas season, but 2.5% growth would represent a win.

Storch, who was formerly the Toys “R” Us CEO, also warned that it would be a “weak Christmas” for retailers, with both the presidential election and global uncertainty, weighing down on shoppers.

It comes as experts have made gloomy expectations for the US economy, with tens of thousands of retailers potentially closing in the next few years.

According to an earlier report from UBS analysts, up to 45,000 retailers could shut for good by 2030.

Among the retailers predicted to be affected by the closures are stores used day-to-day by millions of Americans including Big Lots, Family Dollar, and Walgreens.

Storch went on to blame the closures on stores making a “big bet” on physical locations, while online shopping has taken off.

“A lot of these retailers expanded very rapidly,” he said.

“Walgreens has like 4,000 stores – it’s incredible. Same thing for Family Dollar.”

And while retail sales have grown in the 12 months to September by 1.7%, inflation grew by 2.4% in that time.

With prices rising more than sales, many consumers feel they are getting less value for money.

It comes after billionaire Mark Cuban warned The U.S. Sun there is no “quick fix” for America’s retail apocalypse.

Explaining the “big problem” faced by stores, the Shark Tank judge said that communities across the US will “die” if brick-and-mortar stores continue to shut at such alarming numbers.

However, others have claimed that the retail apocalypse may not be such a straightforward picture.

Shopping center vacancy is at the lowest level it has been in two decades, according to a report from real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield.

But despite that, some stores have been devastated by closures.

Discount chain Dollar Tree has closed more than 600 locations this year, the majority coming from its Family Dollar subsidiary.

Sask. Party's Scott Moe says he didn't know an NDP candidate's two children and their use of a school change room were the subjects of a complaint when he made an election promise.