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Father-of-two goes missing on holiday in Alicante. Family now discover he was ‘stabbed and shot’

John George, also known as John Hardy, had been on holiday in Alicante when he was reported missing in December

The Independent UK

Homecoming for family of Belfast man found dead in Spain

John George, 37, had been on holiday in Alicante when he went missing.

Evening Standard

Murder investigation in Spain after body of missing Belfast man found

Family ‘heartbroken’ after discovery of body of John George, 37, who went missing in Alicante area in December

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Man arrested after body found in hunt for Belfast man missing in Spain

John George, 37, from west Belfast, had been on holiday in Alicante.

The Independent UK

Spain Factory Explosion Kills Three, Injures Seven

An explosion in a plastics factory near the southeastern Spanish city of Alicante killed three people and injured seven on Wednesday, emergency services said.

International Business Times

A last blast of summer: five cities in southern Europe perfect for late-season sun

The sun is still shining brightly in southern Europe, but the crowds have gone, which makes these gorgeous seaside cities even more alluring

The Guardian - UK

Sorrento to Santorini: nine Mediterranean escapes for autumn sunshine

As the summer ends, the UK weather can be even more unpredictable than usual – so seek out some rays of reliable sunshine in these south European destinations

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Brazilian migrant who saved child from balcony fall in Spain hailed as a hero

Felipe David says he acted ‘without thinking’ when he saw the boy had gotten into trouble at Alicante apartment

The Guardian - UK

Drunk Briton arrested at Alicante airport after 'trying to open plane door mid-air'

The drunk man reportedly opened the door to try and ‘get off quicker’

Evening Standard

A man shot dead in Spain may be a Russian army defector

A man who was shot dead in the region of Alicante, in Spain, is believed to be Maksim Kuzminov, a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year.

WEKU

Russian pilot who defected found dead in Spain, says Ukraine security agency

Maksim Kuzminov, who changed sides in secret operation, killed after allegedly moving to Alicante, reports suggest

The Guardian - UK

Sun, Sea and Selling Houses: Welsh couple transform old-fashioned Spanish house into modern home in Channel 4 show

The couple have swapped the rainy valleys for sunshine and relaxation in Alicante

Wales Online

'I won compensation from Ryanair after lies about flight delay reason - here's how'

Rob O'Malley, 50, saw his Ryanair flight to Bristol Airport delayed at Alicante Airport after a birthday trip to Benidorm before taking the airline to court for his compensation

Daily Mirror

EasyJet tells couple to fly home to Glasgow from Bristol – via Alicante

Cancelled flights would have meant passengers doubling back on themselves or having to fork out an extra £600 to get home

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You can fly to this stunning holiday destination from Bristol for just £22 in August

Alicante is in the south eastern region of Spain and is a popular holiday destination. And you can fly to it this summer for less than 30 quid!

Daily Mirror

Pilot calls in police over 30 'drunk' Brits on flight from Bristol to Spain

The situation became so out of control on the Ryanair plane that the crew had to request a police presence at the airport in Alicante on Saturday

Leeds Live

The cheapest last-minute flights you can get from Leeds Bradford Airport this summer

There's still plenty of time to try and fly out for a holiday abroad this summer

Liverpool Echo

Channel 4 A Place in the Sun buyer gives host a warning

Jean Johannson was trying to help find a dream holiday home in Alicante

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Ryanair ban for travellers heading to these popular Spanish resorts

It applies to anyone flying from the UK to Ibiza, Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga, Palma and Tenerife South

The Independent UK

Second shark spotted off popular tourist spot day after swimmers fled in panic

It came just a day after a previous sighting in off the coast of Alicante

Daily Mirror

Ryanair introduces booze ban on flights to popular holiday spots this summer

Ryanair has introduced a ban on some duty free items for people flying from the UK to Ibiza, Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga, Palma and Tenerife South following a spate of antisocial behaviour

Edinburgh Live

Ryanair confirms ban for holidaymakers flying to popular Spain destinations

The budget airline is confirming the rules for anyone flying from the UK to Ibiza, Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga, Palma and Tenerife South.

Daily Mirror

'I'm banned from flying with easyJet for 10 years - all because of my name'

Kieran Harris was looking forward to flying to Alicante after booking with easyJet - but found himself barred as he happens to share both a name and a birthday with a notorious former passenger

Liverpool Echo

£65 flights to Ibiza and Alicante on sale now as Jet2 comes to Liverpool

Flights will be taking off from March 2024

Daily Mirror

Brit toddler tragically drowns in swimming pool at villa on Spain's Costa Blanca

The youngster died this morning despite desperate attempts by paramedics to save it after emergency services raced to the villa in La Nucia near Alicante

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