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UK’s most wanted fugitive flashes thumbs-up during dramatic Benidorm arrest

In a major victory for law enforcement, British fugitive Simon Dutton was captured in the sun-soaked region of Benidorm. Spanish authorities, acting on vital intelligence, executed a raid on a luxurious villa connected to a notorious drug trafficking operation, leading to Dutton's arrest.

The Times of India · May 15

Who Is Simon Dutton? One of Britain's 'Most Wanted' Arrested in Spain Over Major Cocaine Plot

Simon Dutton, a fugitive linked to a major cocaine network, was arrested in Spain, marking a significant victory for UK and Spanish law enforcement.

International Business Times UK · May 15

Why thousands of Brits are flying to Spain to watch Cheltenham Festival

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The Independent UK · Mar 11

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‘We flew to Benidorm to watch Cheltenham in the sunshine – but the weather’s better at home’

Thousands are swapping the Cheltenham roar for the Benidorm bellow – but they are finding that the weather has been a washout so far this year

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Two British men arrested in Benidorm after ‘staging fake kidnapping’ to extort £725

Police said the stunt was a bid to make ‘quick cash’ after a video emerged of a fake hostage clip with a ‘victim’ being threatened with a knife

The Independent UK · Feb 26

'It's at the back of my mind' - Fresh from Benidorm victory, Mathieu van der Poel eyes possible Omloop het Nieuwsblad debut in 2026

Dutchman would face long standing rival Wout van Aert in potential Opening Weekend clash

Cycling News · Jan 18

'I was absolutely on the limit' - Felipe Orts celebrates a top performance at Benidorm on home soil

Eight-time National Champion takes first podium finish in over a year

Cycling News · Jan 18

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'Maybe the hardest race of the year' - Amandine Fouquenet handles unusual heat at Benidorm World Cup to finish third

Quest continues for first World Cup win for former French National Champion

Cycling News · Jan 18

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Benidorm: Mathieu van der Poel devastates opposition with stunning solo long-distance attack

World Champion drops crumbling field on first lap of eight and stays away to finish

Cycling News · Jan 18

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Benidorm: A week after Dutch Nationals setback, Lucinda Brand rules supreme

Dutch star breaks away halfway through fast, partly muddy course in Spain

Cycling News · Jan 18

Pathway to potential success broadens for Mathieu van der Poel at Benidorm World Cup after Michael Vanthourenhout withdraws, ill

Unexpectedly muddy conditions set to test riders in Spanish World Cup round

Cycling News · Jan 18

'The urge to race was simply too great' - Mathieu van der Poel finally opts to take part in Benidorm World Cup

Last-minute decision reverses announcement of non-participation in sole Spanish round of series earlier this week

Cycling News · Jan 17

'I really need the endurance training' - Mathieu van der Poel skips Benidorm Cyclo-cross World Cup round opting for warm-weather road training camp instead

World Champion to return to cyclo-cross racing for final two World Cups

Cycling News · Jan 15

Injured Puck Pieterse skips Benidorm Cyclo-cross World Cup after Nationals crash, Mathieu van der Poel yet to decide

World champion training in Spain but participation in weekend's racing not confirmed

Cycling News · Jan 13

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Cycling News · Jan 12

'I've never been able to do a front flip before' - Puck Pieterse's crash at Dutch Cyclo-cross National Championships casts doubt over Benidorm World Cup appearance

Pieterse hurt her back finishing second to Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado in Sunday's Dutch championships

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Family of man found dead on Benidorm holiday say new evidence suggests foul play

The 30-year-old was found dead within 24 hours of landing in Spain

Cycling News · Nov 28, 2025

Mathieu van der Poel reveals cyclocross schedule, starting as soon as two weeks' time

World champion confirms 13-race calendar building up to attempt at record-breaking eighth rainbow jersey in elite men's race

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

Still Pushing Pineapples review – Black Lace trouper on sad disco circuit from Blackpool to Benidorm

Kim Hopkins’ documentary follows Dene Michael, of 1980s novelty pop act Black Lace, as he belts out the band’s hits – though it misses out a key part of his life

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The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Tommy Robinson found not guilty over border stop terror charge

Far-right figure was driving Bentley to Benidorm with thousands of pounds in cash when he was stopped by police, court heard

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Tommy Robinson set to find out trial verdict over terror offence charge

Robinson was driving a silver Bentley Bentayga SUV to the Spanish tourist hotspot of Benidorm when he was stopped by officers at the Channel Tunnel.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Tommy Robinson ‘stopped at the border driving a Bentley to Benidorm with thousands in cash’

The 42-year-old was driving a Bentley SUV to the Spanish tourist hotspot when he was stopped

International Business Times · Oct 3, 2025

Spain's Benidorm Embraces Its Franco-era Mass Tourism Model

Fifty years after General Francisco Franco's death, Benidorm still clings to the mass tourism model it pioneered under his dictatorship, even as protests against overtourism sweep other Spanish holiday hotspots.

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025

Woman, 19, left bleeding and in tears after being attacked with glass bottle by fellow tourist in Benidorm

Samantha Shaw, 19, was attacked by a group while on a night out in the resort with her family

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Family’s fury after police close case on British father’s Benidorm death, ruling it an accident

The family of Nathan Osman say they are “frustrated” after Spanish authorities have closed an investigation into his death, ruling it an accident

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Forget the stereotypes, Benidorm is the complete package

The resort was ahead of its time – built to handle industrial numbers of tourists while not displacing residents. And beyond the full English breakfasts and pub crawls, there’s an authentic Spanish side to it

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