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Funeral takes place for Belfast man murdered in Spain

John George’s family were involved in a high profile search for the father-of-two after he was reported missing in Alicante in December.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025

Family to gather for funeral of murder victim John George

Mr George, 37, a father-of-two, also known as John Hardy, had been on holiday in Alicante when he was reported missing in December.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025

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 · Jan 22, 2025

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 · Sep 14, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024

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 · Aug 22, 2024

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 · May 31, 2024

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 · Feb 22, 2024

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 · Feb 19, 2024

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 · Jul 7, 2023