A friend of the gang-rape victim who died by euthanasia turned up at the Spanish hospital an hour before her death, hoping to convince her to live.

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Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, died by euthanasia in the Barcelona care facility where she lived on Thursday evening.

She was raped on two occasions, once by her ex-boyfriend and the second time by three boys in 2022, after which she jumped from the fifth-floor window of an apartment building in an attempt to end her own life.

The fall left her paralysed from the waist down, and she was suffering severe, chronic and incapacitating pain with no possibility of improvement, according to her medical records.

Noelia requested euthanasia in 2024, but her father blocked the procedure, taking the case all the way to the European Court of Human Rights, where it was rejected earlier this month.

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The euthanasia was scheduled for 5pm on Thursday. An hour before, Carla Rodriguez, who said she was Noelia’s best friend, arrived at the residential care hospital in Barcelona and asked to see Noelia, hoping to change her mind.

A cordon had been set up to prevent dozens of people who came to protest Noelia’s euthanasia from accessing the facility and disrupting the procedure. Security personnel also denied her friend access.

“I wanted to try to convince her to change her mind,” Ms Rodriguez tearfully told Spanish outlet Okdiario.

Ms Rodriguez said she and Noelia grew up together and used to be classmates at a local school. They lost touch “when Noelia was transferred to a different care facility”.

She learned about Noelia’s decision to die in the news and hoped to convince her friend to live by telling her about the “wave of affection and solidarity” on social media, where many commented on Noelia’s case.

“Noelia has been through so much,” Ms Rodriguez said, breaking down in tears. She left a handwritten letter for Noelia’s mother, asking to see her friend and offering support.

‘I want to die alone’

Noelia had told Spanish TV programme Y Ahora Sonsoles in her only interview that she wanted to be alone at the moment of her death.

“I’ve told them that family can come to say goodbye, but not when they’re about to give me the injection,” she said.

She also voiced her wish to “die looking pretty, I want to die beautiful”, adding that she would wear her prettiest dress and put on some makeup.

Noelia intended to have four photos with her for her death: one of her painting a portrait of her mother, one of her childhood puppy, another from her first day of school and a fourth from her childhood, which she said reflected “happy” moments in her life.

“I want to go now in peace and stop suffering, period,” she said as she explained that she had been “very clear” about her wish to die from the beginning

While her mother, Yolanda “Yoli” Ramos, told the Spanish broadcaster earlier this week that she hoped her daughter would change her mind, she promised to be by her side “until the very end”.

Noelia had been in psychiatric treatment since she was 13, when her parents separated. She was eventually diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD).

Her father witnessed her attempt to take her own life in October 2022, but Noelia said she didn’t “feel sorry for him anymore” after he launched a legal challenge to stop her euthanasia.

Noelia’s father fought euthanasia for two years

Her euthanasia request was initially granted by a specialised expert committee in Catalonia in July 2024, with the procedure scheduled for 2 August 2024, but her father has blocked it ever since.

Geronimo Castillo, supported by the ultra-conservative advocacy group Abogados Cristianos or Christian Lawyers, argued that Noelia’s mental illness impaired her ability to decide to end her life.

During a nearly two-year-long legal battle, he took the case through Spain’s courts until the highest tribunal rejected his argument in February. Mr Castillo appealed to the European Court of Human Rights, where his request for interim measures to stop Noelia’s euthanasia was rejected on 10 March, according to newspaper El Pais.

As a last-ditch effort, his legal team on Wednesday asked an investigating court looking into Noelia’s medical-legal team to introduce “urgent precautionary measures” to stop her euthanasia, but a judge rejected the request due to a lack of jurisdiction.

Members of the Christian Lawyers advocacy group were among those who protested Noelia’s euthanasia outside the facility.

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The event will be held at The Story on April 2 from 6pm to 7pm and will focus on records of births, deaths, and marriages and their role in local and national history.

Anne Robson, superintendent registrar with more than 40 years of experience, will deliver the talk alongside ceremony coordination team leader Wendy Addison-Smyth.

Carolyn Ball, county archivist and manager at The Story, said: “With more than 40 years’ experience working as one of our registrars, Anne has seen people through some of the biggest changes of their lives, whether that be marrying the love of their life and celebrating the arrival of their children, or registering the loss of a loved one.

“Together, Anne and Wendy will be able to share some fascinating stories from the history of our registration documents.

“They’ll also have both original historic and modern registers on display for visitors to explore, making for an educational and enlightening evening.”

The talk will cover the origins of registration in 1837.

It will also highlight the role of registrars in capturing important life events and notable stories.

It will also include references to events such as the birth of former England football manager Sir Bobby Robson and the deaths of Mary Ann Cotton’s victims.

A selection of original registers will be on display during the evening.

Tickets cost £5 and include refreshments.

They are available to book through www.thestorydurham.org/whats-on.

The Scarlets were far better than the 36-19 scoreline in Dublin would suggest

The Scarlets gave a good account of themselves against a strong Leinster side, going down 36-19 to the defending champions in Dublin.

The Irish province were rusty for much of the evening, but the final scoreline perhaps didn’t reflect just how many problems the Scarlets caused the home side in the first-half. Coming away from Ireland empty-handed seemed cruel on Nigel Davies’ side, with a bonus point agonisingly out of reach.

Having billed this one as an international Test in the week, the early exchanges suggested that Leinster’s international stars might win at a canter.

However, the Scarlets pack took umbrage to that – with captain Fletcher Anderson narrowly denied an opening try as they took the fight to the home side.

As the Irish province’s discipline faltered, the Scarlets were on top. However, it appeared they would have little to show for it.

Yet, towards the end of the first quarter, they finally got their reward.

On a penalty advantage, Johnny Williams somehow put delicately grubbered through for centre partner Joe Roberts to score.

It was a double-whammy for the Scarlets, with Leinster finally receiving a yellow card in the process – with Brian Deeny sent to the sin-bin.

With confidence growing, the Scarlets started to push the envelope – throwing offloads and keeping the ball alive.

In the end, they probably pushed the pace a little too much – with try-scorer Roberts yellow-carded for a deliberate knock-on.

The Scarlets continued to shoot themselves in the foot, with Jarrod Taylor joining Roberts on the sideline after a daft yellow card for some cynical play at the breakdown.

With it now 15 against 13, Leinster took advantage immediately – with Garry Ringrose crossing.

With the Irish province having been played back into the match thanks to Scarlets’ indiscipline, the defending champions didn’t need a second invitation to move ahead.

Their next clearcut chance resulted in a second score – with wing Joshua Kenny diving over to hand Leinster the lead at the break.

All the effort of the first-half was wiped out within five minutes of the restart.

A relentless attacking set saw Tommy O’Brien cross out wide, before the wing went over for a second moments later after a lost Scarlets lineout.

The west Walians continued to plug away though, with a Leinster knock-on curtailing one particular attack..

While that ended with a scrum instead of a penalty, the Scarlets still capitalised. Fletcher Anderson carried well from the base, before the ball was spread out to Tom Rogers on the wing to score.

The comeback was short-lived, though. Max Deegan was deemed to have been held-up in the on-field decision, but the TMO overturned the call to award Leinster their fifth try.

The Scarlets continued to play – with Archie Hughes’ snipe finished off by second-row Max Douglas.

Leinster would score again, with Kenny grabbing his second out wide.

Centre Williams looked set to seal a four-try bonus point after a delightful offload by Anderson, but he was dragged down just short.

Here’s how the Scarlets players rated…

15. Blair Murray – 7

Always a running threat from deep. When the Scarlets pushed the pace, he looked electric. One particular carry in the second-half showed just elusive he can be.

Lovely long pass for the Scarlets’ second try.

14. Tom Rogers – 7

Dealt with a kick behind well early on, before winning a jackal penalty after Leinster tried to run it from deep. Try was a walk-in, but deserved.

One of his last acts, hobbling off after an hour.

13. Joe Roberts – 8

Scarlets used him as an option on the right wing for kick-passes early on and got some good change out of it. Deserved his early try. A willing and varied carrier.

Sin-binned for a deliberate knock-on as Leinster countered – a bit unlucky on that front, as Garry Ringrose looked to be offside in the build-up to the turnover. Even with the card, maybe the pick of the Scarlets’ backs.

12. Johnny Williams – 7

Nice chop tackle for Rogers’ jackal penalty. Crucial to the Scarlets’ early efforts with his distribution skills. Delightful kick for the Scarlets’ first. Offloads started to flow freely as the confidence grew.

Influence probably waned as Leinster took hold. Unlucky not to score at the end.

11. Ellis Mee – 6

Some strong takes in the air and some good touches. Replaced after 36 minutes.

10. Joe Hawkins – 7

Pulled the strings nicely when the Scarlets were on top, with his kicking finding space out wide. Decent outing at fly-half, given he hasn’t started there in two-and-a-half months.

9. Dane Blacker – 6

Few loose kicks and nervy moments. But, on the whole, got his forwards causing problems around the fringes with sharp delivery.

1. Kemsley Mathias – 7

Strong carrying performance from the loosehead. Got through a similar number of tackles. Scrum, by and large, was solid enough as he went over an hour.

2. Harry Thomas – 6

If you thought the young hooker would be overawed against this Leinster team in his second league start, you never heard him speak after Wales U20s toppled England last year.

Cares little for favourites tags and plays like it. However, while he’s a fearless young talent, the lineout did falter at times.

3. Henry Thomas – 6

Brought into the starting side at late notice. Scrum held up well until it was driven off its own feed just before half-time. But solid enough.

4. Sam Lousi – 7

Quietly effective throughout. Loved it early on when the Scarlets pushed the offload button. Denied a jackal turnover late on with an odd officiating call.

5. Max Douglas – 8

Good early hit to force a turnover in his own 22. Some strong hits and carries. Probably a bit too ambitious going for a strip on Dan Sheehan – with the hooker wriggling free to set up Tommy O’Brien’s score.

Deserved his score.

6. Jarrod Taylor – 7

A daft yellow that signalled the end of the Scarlets’ early dominance. Frustrating as he was pretty good beyond that silly moment, getting through a fair bit of work.

7. Dan Davis – 7

Big breakdown turnover in the Leinster 22. Industrious shift both sides of the ball.

8. Fletcher Anderson – 9

Just a relentless carrier. Makes three metres where most would make one. Then does it again and again. Over 20 carries on the night and double figures for tackles too.

Unreal interception on his own line when Leinster looked likely to score. Denied a try by the finest of margins.

Just playing a different game at times. Even in a losing cause, he was probably the best player on the pitch.

You wouldn’t be surprised to learn he was driving the team bus in Dublin as well.

Replacements:

16. George Roberts – 5

The Dragons hooker – having joined on loan this week – was denied a try soon after coming on, being held up over the line. Blotted his copybook by taking out Jamison Gibson-Park in the air after his lineout was picked off.

Improved as he went on, as you’d expect after being parachuted in.

17. Sam O’Connor – 5

Scrum coughed up a free-kick following his introduction.

18. Harri O’Connor – 5

Came into the squad at very late notice – hence the number ’39’ on his back. Held up the scrum long enough for the Scarlets to score their second.

19. Jake Ball – N/A

On for the final few minutes. No real chance to make an impression.

20. Tristan Davies – 6

On for the final 10 minutes. Got involved nicely in that time.

21. Archie Hughes – 6

Delivery was a little stilted at times. But eye for the gap created Douglas’ score.

22. Ioan Jones – 5

Brought on for Rogers. Little opportunity to do much.

23. Macs Page – 5

Brushed off early in the second-half at the start of the set that resulted in Leinster’s third try. Few opportunities with ball in hand.

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The crash happened at around 2pm local time in the same town in which Woods lives.

Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test after being involved in a car crash in Florida, Sheriff John Budensiek from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office has said.

The crash happened at around 2pm local time in the same town in which Woods lives. The golf star will remain in custody for at least eight hours from his arrest.

Sheriff John Budensiek of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office in Florida said: “He was cooperative, but he did not want to incriminate himself.”

The 50-year-old crawled out of the passenger door of his vehicle after his car landed on the driver’s side. Woods emerged from the incident without injury and had been trying to overtake ‘at a high rate of speed’.

Woods was taken to the Martin County jail after appearing ‘impaired’. He refused a urine test, with officials on the scene believing he was under the effects of ‘some type of medication or drug’.

The Sheriff believes it is fortunate that no vehicle had been travelling in the opposite direct at the time. “Had there been someone moving in the opposite direction, we would not be having a conversation saying there was no injuries,” he said. “This could’ve been a lot worse.”

Hours before the crash, it had been reported that Woods had officially put himself forward ‌for the 46th US Senior Open in July. Though a USGA spokesperson said that the golf icon “will not make a decision about playing until ‌a later date”

They added that the 50-year-old had entered the championship “simply to ensure eligibility”.

Woods is in the midst of a comeback, having not played on the PGA Tour since July 2024. Earlier in March, he did not rule out the possibility of attending the Masters.

“It [the body] doesn’t recover like it did when it was 24, 25. It doesn’t mean I’m not trying [to return]. I’ve been trying for a while. I’ve had a couple bad injuries here over the past years that I’ve had to fight through and it’s taken some time.

“I keep trying. I want to play. I love the tournament. I’ve loved being there since I was 19 years old. It’s meant a lot to me and my family over the years. I’m going to be there either way with The Loop that’s going up there, as well as the Champions Dinner.”

“I don’t know, we’ll see how it goes,” he added. “I’ll be practising, playing at home this week and keep trying to make progress.”

US president Donald Trump called Woods as a “very close friend of mine” when asked about the incident. “I feel so badly,” he said. “He’s got some difficulty. There was an accident, and that’s all I know.“Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person. Amazing man. But, some difficulty. I don’t want to talk about it.”

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Beyond Paradise returned for series four on Friday night but fans were disappointed to learn about a show exit

Beyond Paradise fans were left disappointed on Friday’s opening episode of series four as a show exit was confirmed.

During the latest instalment, Humphrey Goodman, played by Kris Marshall, was called into a meeting at South West police station, where he was surprised to be met with a new member of staff.

A gentleman introduced himself as James Smith to which Humphrey admitted: “Sorry, I was expecting Chief Superintendent [Charlie] Woods.”

To which James responded: “No longer with us, I’m afraid. Oh, not deceased, in Dartmouth! Some might argue they’re much the same thing…”

James then delivered some devastating news, telling Humphrey that he needed to streamline and cut down Shipton Abbott Police Station.

Humphrey was left baffled, pointing out there are only four members of staff to which James responded: “There should only be three!”, adding it would be Humphrey’s decision about who is made redundant.

Viewers were left gutted over the disappearance of Chief Superintendent Charlie Woods, played by Jade Harrison. Taking to Twitter, now X, one person said: “SUPERINTENDENT WOODS IS GONE!!! Days ruined now… #BeyondParadise” while a different account put: “I’m disappointed about Charlie going. I liked her #BeyondParadise.”

Elsewhere, another show watcher commented: “I’m sorry about that. I liked Charlie. She was a good boss and friend. And I liked her and Kelby #BeyondParadise” to which a different fan responded: “Me too” with crying emojis.

Discussing his co-star’s departure and the necessity to dismiss a team member, Humphrey star Kris exclusively revealed to Reach PLC, “I mean, there always has to be some kind of challenge for Humphrey in terms of, because, like I said, you know, otherwise he just wanders around.

“I mean, it’s that paradox, isn’t it, about TV detectives, they’re sort of fish out of water, they don’t really like rules, and yet they exist in one of the most sort of institutional, authoritarian, hierarchies, the police force.

“He hates any kind of authority, he hates rules, he hates being told what he has to do, and so it’s thrust upon him, and it literally comes knocking on his door as it does.

“You know, he really detests that, really dislikes it, and he doesn’t like the pressure.”

Beyond Paradise returns this Friday at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a car crash in Florida, police have confirmed.

The 15-time major winner was taken to jail after rolling his vehicle attempting to overtake another that was towing a trailer.

Woods walked away from the incident and did not appear injured but was questioned by police and later refused to submit to a urine test.

Sheriff John Budensiek from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office told reporters Woods had also been charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Budensiek said: “The DUI investigators came to the scene and Mr Woods did exemplify signs of impairment.

“They did several tests on him. He did explain the injuries and surgeries that he’s had and we did take that into account, but they did so some in-depth roadside tests.

“When it was determined, he was placed under arrest and taken to the Martin County jail.

“At the Martin County jail, and even on scene, we were really not suspicious of alcohol being involved in this case and that proved to be true.

“Mr Woods did a breathalyser test with triple zeros, but when it came time for us to ask for a urinary analysis test, he refused and so he has been charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.”

US President Donald Trump has broken his silence after his ‘close friend’ Tiger Woods after the golf star was involved in a car crash today

Donald Trump has spoken out about his “close friend” Tiger Woods following the golf legend’s crash today, with the president revealing “he has some difficulty.”

Addressing members of the press, the US President confirmed he had learnt of the golf star’s involvement in a road accident and acknowledged that Woods has had “some difficulty”, while adding he didn’t “want to talk about it.”

The US president said: “He’s got some difficulty. There was an accident, and that’s all I know. Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person. Amazing man. But, some difficulty. I don’t want to talk about it.”

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Woods has been arrested after being caught up in a road accident in Jupiter, Florida, where a vehicle was left overturned on its side. Martin County’s Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the collision took place at around 2pm local time, in the very town where Woods resides.

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A photograph taken at the scene also shows a vehicle lying on its driver’s side. Details regarding how the accident unfolded, along with Woods’ condition, are yet to be established.

It is understood that police are currently looking into the incident, with a county sheriff expected to address the media at 5pm ET. This follows Woods being involved in a single-car accident in southern California in 2021, in which he sustained serious leg injuries when his vehicle rolled multiple times.

He subsequently underwent surgery on ‘open fractures’ to his right leg, had a rod inserted into his tibia, and screws and pins fitted to his foot and ankle. He also required further surgery on injuries related to the crash in April 2023.

This comes as Woods had been working towards his long-awaited comeback to professional golf, following a year-long absence due to a series of injuries. The 50-year-old’s most recent competitive appearance came at the 2024 Open, where he failed to make the cut.

Woods subsequently underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery, before suffering a further blow in the shape of a ruptured Achilles tendon last year while training ahead of the Masters. Speaking recently about a potential comeback at Augusta National next month, Woods said: “I said I’ve been working on it.”.

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A male juvenile was arrested and later released

Police have issued an update after a busy bus interchange was brought to a standstill yesterday (March 26) when an ‘unknown powder’ was thrown over a man.

Emergency services were called to Altrincham Interchange at around 6:20pm on Thursday evening with police, fire and ambulances spotted parked along Stamford New Road.

A scene was in place for a number of hours, with the bus station temporarily closed and services suspended, the M.E.N reported.

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GMP later confirmed that an ‘unknown white powder’ was thrown over a man, who was later taken to hospital as a ‘precautionary’ measure. A teenager was also arrested at the scene.

Now, the force has confirmed that the male juvenile has been released from custody for a ‘future voluntary attendance’, as the powder in question turned out to be ‘some form’ of baking powder.

Yesterday, spokesperson for the force said: “Officers are responding to an incident at Altrincham Interchange. At approximately 6.20pm this evening (26 March 2026) an unknown powder was thrown on a man.

“Emergency services attended and at this time no injuries have been reported however he has been taken to hospital as a precaution.

“A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault and possession of class B drugs, and remains in custody for questioning.”

The Bee Network confirmed at around 7.30pm that the interchange was closed to bus services until further notice. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused to your journey,” a statement read online. It later reopened at around 9pm.

The discovery was made on Oldham Street on Thursday, March 26, after officers executed a warrant at the property.

Two men, aged 39 and 61, were arrested on suspicion of producing Class B drugs and have since been bailed pending further investigation.

Inspector Emma Allpress of GMP’s City of Manchester district said: “Being able to take such a significant quantity of illegal drugs off our streets is another step in the right direction towards keeping our communities safe.

“We regularly receive complaints about cannabis use, including reports of people intimidating others and openly using the drug in public.

“Thousands of pounds worth of illicit material from hitting the streets – derailing future criminal endeavours for the cultivation and supply of drugs in the City of Manchester and further afield.

“This would not have been possible without the support of the community, helping us direct our efforts where needed most.

“A cannabis operation has been dismantled, and we have made a number of arrests however if you have any further information, please contact ourselves.”

The plants have since been destroyed.

Police have thanked the public for their information and urged anyone with further details to come forward to help with the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 or use the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

Enquiries remain ongoing.