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BBC News
35 minutes ago
- BBC News
Hull man goes missing during solo hike in Italy
The mother of a 33-year-old British man who went missing on a solo hiking trip in Italy said she "just wants him home".Matthew Hall, from Hull, was staying at the B&B Ploncher hotel when he disappeared from Chiavenna, Lombardy, on 9 mother, Sara Foster, said: "I'm very wobbly at the moment, obviously, but I'm really trying to stay positive."A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man missing in Italy and are in contact with the local authorities." Mr Hall was thought to have been planning an eight-hour trek and was wearing a beige top and had a black backpack when he went missing, his mother media reports said he could have headed towards Savogno or Dasile, starting from Borgonuovo, or towards Pianazzola, Daloo or Lagunch, starting from Foster said her son, who lived round the corner from her with his cat Betty, started his trip on 5 July and was planning an eight-hour trail the day before he went was due to have flown back from Milan to Manchester on 12 July. 'Keep an eye out' Ms Foster said Mr Hall was a big Hull KR fan who "loves his trails and walking"."We'd got lots of photos from him from the Saturday to the Monday and then it seemed to be a blank," she said."If you're walking around Chiavenna just keep an eye out. We just want him to come home."Ms Foster praised the Italian police and rescue workers for their help, and said she was "so impressed" with how they had kept her BBC has approached the UK Embassy in Rome for more information. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
The Sun
3 hours ago
- The Sun
Missing schoolboy, 10, is found after he vanished in just shorts & trainers bringing desperate search to an end
A MISSING schoolboy has been found after he vanished in just his shorts and trainers. It brings a desperate search for the 10-year-old boy to an end after police started to become concerned for his safety. 1 Archie was reported missing on the evening of Sunday, July 13. Derbyshire Police subsequently put out an urgent appeal for information, saying they were concerned for his safety. Archie was last seen at around 6.30pm on Kenzel Rise, Mackworth in Derby. But the force confirmed Archie had been found on Monday morning. They said Archie has been found "safe and well" bringing the search to an end.
The Sun
3 hours ago
- The Sun
Brit hiker missing for five days after vanishing from Italian B&B as last text revealed and mountain search op launched
A BRIT hiker has been missing for five days in the Italian Alps, and the last text before his disappearance has been revealed. A major search operation has been launched to find Matthew Hall, 33, who went missing on July 9. 2 2 In a final text before his disappearance, the hiker told a friend: "I lost the path and stopped to rest". Subsequent attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful. The search operation was launched after Matthew failed to show up to check out of his bed and breakfast. His last known sighting was at the 'All Right' pub on July 7 - where staff reportedly saw him. Matthew is described as being around 1.78 m tall and with brown hair. He is believed to have asked hotel staff for directions to hikes in the area upon his arrival. They pointed him in the direction of several scenic hiking routes. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Desperate search for Brit hiker, 33, missing for five days in Italian Alps as last text he sent before vanishing is revealed
The last text message sent by a British hiker who vanished in the Italian Alps has been revealed. Matthew Hall, 33, has been missing for five days since he disappeared on July 9th while walking in the mountains of Valchiavenna. An urgent search effort was launched when Mr Hall failed to show up for checkout at the local bed and breakfast where he was staying. All attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful but his last communication has now been revealed. On the day Mr Hall went missing he texted a friend to say he'd lost the trail and stopped to rest. This is the last time anyone heard anything from the hiker. The last known sighting was at the 'All Right' pub on July 7. The staff remember seeing him there, but have not seen him since. Mr Hall, approximately 1.78 m tall with brown hair, had arrived in Chiavenna the on July 8, booking a stay at a B&B until July 11. An urgent search effort was launched when Mr Hall failed to show up for checkout at the local bed and breakfast where he was staying Upon his arrival, he asked for directions to hikes in the area, and the hosts suggested several high-altitude itineraries. In the following days, although he never collected his breakfast, the hotel's owners weren't alarmed and simply assumed he'd left early for a walk. But, on the 11th, when he hadn't returned for checkout, alarm bells started to ring. The next day, they entered his room and found all his personal belongings and documents inside, but not his backpack. His phone was turned off. The B&B owner contacted the police and a manhunt began. The operation, which began on July 13th, is being coordinated by the Prefecture and involves the Carabinieri, the Guardia di Finanza, and the Alpine Rescue team.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Police searching for Newcastle teen last seen in Byker on Sunday
Police officers are searching for a missing teenager girl from Newcastle. Summer Smith, 16, was last seen in Byker on Sunday at about 1pm. Both Summer's family and police officers are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and enquiries are ongoing to locate her. She is described as a white female, about 5ft 3ins tall, of medium build, with long brown hair. Summer, or anyone with information on where she might be, is asked to send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or use the live chat and report forms on the Force website. READ MORE: Child abuser who died at HMP Durham did not receive right healthcare before death, probe finds READ MORE: Life in the Northumberland town named the happiest place to live in the UK A spokesperson said: "For those unable to contact police via those ways, call 101. Please quote log number: NP-20250713-0670." Our ChronicleLive Daily newsletter is free. You can sign up to receive it here. It will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East.
