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Who was Archibald Dickinson? The British hero who defied orders to rescue fleeing families from Alicante port at the end of Spain’s brutal civil war

IN the Alicante Marina lies a metal bust of a solemn-faced man in a sailor’s hat. His eyes gaze placidly ahead, concealing the nearly forgotten

4 May, 2024 @ 08:06

Alicante·EXPLAINER·Lead

Schoolboy hero: Five-year-old Brit hailed for saving sister from drowning while on holiday in Spain’s Mallorca

A FIVE-year-old boy from Wales has been hailed a hero for saving his sister’s life after she nearly drowned in their hotel swimming pool. The

19 Jul, 2023 @ 18:30

Lead·Mallorca

Malagueta Beach In Malaga. Andalusia, Costa Del Sol, Spain

Senegalese asylum applicant hailed a hero after rescuing drowning swimmer on a Malaga beach

A HEROIC Senegalese man who rescued a drowning swimmer on a Malaga beach in February has been tracked down. Mamadou, a 19-year-old asylum applicant who

20 Mar, 2023 @ 15:45

Lead·Malaga

Local Hero Breaks Wrist Catching A Dog That Fell Four Floors From A Costa Blanca Balcony In Spain

Local hero breaks wrist catching falling dog from fourth floor Costa Blanca balcony in Spain

AN Alicante man, 26, was branded a hero after breaking his wrist in the act of catching a dog that fell from a fourth-floor balcony.

17 Nov, 2021 @ 16:30

Costa Blanca·Lead

Fundraiser for family of firefighting hero Carlos Martinez Haro who died battling Sierra Bermeja wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN EXPAT resident living in the area threatened by the Costa del Sol wildfire has launched a fundraiser for the family of Carlos Martínez Haro,

20 Sep, 2021 @ 14:15

Costa Blanca Street Hawker Hero Who Saved Man From Fire Becomes A Spanish Citizen

Costa Blanca street hawker hero who saved a man from his burning home becomes a Spanish citizen

A Senagalese street vendor who became a hero last December after leaping into action to save a man from a fire, is now a fully-fledged

24 Jul, 2020 @ 14:50

Costa Blanca

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EXCLUSIVE: British expat on Spain’s Costa del Sol saves woman’s life after she tried to jump off bridge

A BRITISH expat on the Costa del Sol has called for more to be done to combat mental health issues after saving a woman’s life

14 Jun, 2020 @ 11:00

Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: Hero who chased and tackled ‘killer’ at club stabbing on Spain’s Costa del Sol is Gibraltar Chief Minister’s security guard and ex-soldier

“It was really violent and there was literally a river of blood as his attacker must have hit an artery”

3 Dec, 2019 @ 08:53

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead·Malaga

Hero teen praised by Government after diving into sea to rescue sunfish stranded off Gibraltar

“He can be well proud, as I am of him and of all the youth who are so committed to the wellbeing of the environment

14 Oct, 2019 @ 11:20

Gibraltar·Lead

WATCH: ‘Superhero’ promises to drive tobacco smugglers out of town in southern Spain

In the footage a man, disguised as a Power Ranger, addresses the camera and warns smugglers their trade will soon come to an end

29 Mar, 2019 @ 11:54

Crime & Law·Lead

Family of hero mum drowned in Mallorca write heartfelt letter to emergency services as little boy, 5 still missing

Courageous mother, Joana, 40, died after plucking her daughter Ursula from the torrent of water rapidly flooding their vehicle

15 Oct, 2018 @ 15:14

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Former Costa del Sol karting champion launches international rent-a-car service

The young entrepreneur has put his racing lifestyle - and a banking and finance degree - on hold

29 Oct, 2016 @ 10:17

Business & Finance·Malaga