39-Year Search for Brother Missing Since 1986
Alexandra Hicks has spent 39 Christmases hoping for news of her brother Kevin, who vanished aged 16 in South London. She refuses to accept he is dead without proof.
Category : Search result: Gibraltar 1986
40-year probe into sailor's 1986 disappearance ends
Margaret Parkes vows to keep praying for justice after police close the investigation into her son Simon's 1986 disappearance, suspected to be a victim of serial killer Allan Grimson.
40-Year Probe into 'Frankenstein Killer' Sailor Case Ends
Hampshire Police close investigation into 1986 disappearance of sailor Simon Parkes, linked to serial killer Allan Grimson. Family remains convinced of his guilt. Police urge for new information.
Gibraltar search for missing sailor Simon Parkes ends
The 38-year hunt for the body of sailor Simon Parkes, believed murdered by the 'Frankenstein Killer', is shelved. Police urge anyone with new information from Gibraltar in 1986 to come forward.
Gibraltar body search for 1986 Navy victim ends
The 38-year hunt for Simon Parkes, believed murdered by the 'Frankenstein Killer' in Gibraltar, is shelved. Police urge witnesses from HMS Illustrious in 1986 to come forward.
Spain advances £7.4bn Gibraltar Strait tunnel plan
Spain commissions blueprints for a £7.4bn railway tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar after a study confirms technical viability. The project could connect continents by 2040.
Spain advances plans for £7.4bn Europe-Africa tunnel
A major underwater rail link between Spain and Morocco is a step closer after a feasibility study declared it viable. Read the latest on this ambitious £7.4bn project.
Police end 40-year probe into missing Royal Navy sailor
Hampshire Police conclude investigation into the 1986 disappearance of Simon Parkes in Gibraltar. The cold case, linked to a convicted killer, remains unsolved. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Gibraltar leader 'improperly' interfered in police probe
A public inquiry finds Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo made 'sinister' interventions to protect a friend from a police search warrant. Read the full report details.
Gibraltar's new EU travel deal could undo Brexit damage
A new post-Brexit agreement promises unrestricted EU travel for Brits in Gibraltar, aiming to reverse border friction. The deal, finalised last week, could be in force by next summer.
Maradona's 'Goal of Century' on new Argentina coin
Five years after his death, Diego Maradona is remembered as Argentina issues a coin for his 1986 'Goal of the Century'. Read our exclusive 2005 interview with the legend.
California cold case cracked after 38 years
After 38 years, California authorities have arrested Glenn Cox for the brutal 1986 murders of two friends in Huntington Beach, cracking one of Orange County's most persistent cold cases.
Gibraltar condemns Farage's 'foreign land' remarks
The Government of Gibraltar has launched a scathing attack on Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader claimed the territory was a 'foreign land' and suggested British forces shouldn't defend it. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo accuses Farage of undermining
Red Sox Legend Mike Greenwell Dies at 61
Former Boston Red Sox star Mike Greenwell, a key member of the legendary 1986 team, has passed away at age 61, leaving the baseball community in mourning.
Gibraltar's Luca Scanlon: Rising Football Star Interview
Exclusive interview with Gibraltar's rising star Luca Scanlon and his brother James as they discuss international football dreams, family bonds, and representing their nation on the global stage.
Wallabies' 39-Year Eden Park Drought Against All Blacks
As the Wallabies prepare for their Bledisloe Cup clash, we revisit the legendary 1986 victory - the last time Australia triumphed over New Zealand at the fortress of Eden Park.
Orcas Sink Luxury Yacht in Coordinated Attack Off Portugal
A pod of killer whales has sunk a 50ft sailing yacht in a coordinated attack near Gibraltar, marking the latest incident in a mysterious series of orca assaults on vessels in the region.
Orcas Attack and Damage Yacht Off Portuguese Coast
A pod of aggressive orcas has attacked and damaged a sailing yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar, marking the latest in a series of concerning encounters between killer whales and vessels in the region.
Gibraltar Suffers Total Power Blackout, Emergency Crisis
Gibraltar faces a major emergency as a catastrophic power outage, caused by damaged undersea cables, leaves the Rock in darkness. Emergency services are inundated with calls as critical infrastructure fails.
Orcas Sink Tourist Boat in Terrifying Strait Attack
Dramatic footage captures the shocking moment a pod of orcas deliberately rams and sinks a 50-foot tourist vessel in the Gibraltar Strait, raising concerns about increasing marine encounters.
Gibraltar rejects Spanish demand to remove Franco-era memorial
Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo firmly rejects Spanish calls to dismantle a contentious memorial to Spanish Civil War refugees, escalating tensions in UK-Spain relations.
Oligarch's £240m Superyacht for Auction in Gibraltar
The luxurious 'Axioma' superyacht, seized from sanctioned Russian oligarch Dmitry Pumpyansky, is set for a high-stakes auction in Gibraltar, symbolising the tangible impact of Western sanctions on Putin's inner circle.
Steve Clarke Defends Passionate Celebrations After Scotland Win
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has passionately defended his exuberant goal celebrations after leading his team to a stunning 5-1 victory over Gibraltar. The win marks a triumphant start to their summer tour, sparking both admiration and criticism from the
Orca pod sinks 50-foot yacht in Strait of Gibraltar
A pod of orcas has attacked and sunk a 15-metre yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar, the latest in a string of mysterious encounters between the intelligent mammals and vessels in the region.
Killer Whale Warning After Pod Sinks 50ft Yacht
Marine experts issue urgent warning to sailors after a pod of aggressive orcas rams and sinks a 50ft yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. The latest in a series of alarming encounters between killer whales and vessels in the region.
Killer Whales Force Sailors to Stay in Port in Spain
Mariners along Spain's coast are facing a new and terrifying threat as pods of aggressive killer whales have shifted their attacks from deep waters into shockingly shallow bays, prompting urgent safety warnings to avoid sailing altogether.
Ferris Bueller Stars Reunite For New Honda Advert
Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck, the iconic duo from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', reunite nearly four decades later for a hilarious new Honda commercial, brilliantly parodying their 1986 roles.
DNA solves 1986 Virginia cold case of unidentified boy
After nearly four decades, forensic genealogy has finally identified a young boy whose remains were discovered in Virginia in 1986, shedding light on one of America's most haunting cold cases.
Migrant rescued from sea with flippers and rubber ring
A desperate migrant was dramatically rescued from the treacherous waters of the Strait of Gibraltar after attempting the perilous crossing with just flippers and a rubber ring.
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