Ben Needham’s mother has reflected on 35 years of heartbreak and her continuing search for the truth about her son’s disappearance. The case remains deeply significant because his family still do not know what happened to him, despite decades of investigation and public appeals.

Ben, from Sheffield, was 21 months old when he disappeared on the Greek island of Kos in 1989. His mother’s account highlights the enduring emotional impact on the family and their determination to obtain answers after 35 years.