Madeleine McCann

'Tapas Seven' win libel pay-out

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:24:59 GMT

Seven friends who were on holiday with the parents of Madeleine McCann when the child went missing have accepted a ?375,000 libel payout.

Belgian Madeleine sighting ruled out

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:14:51 GMT

A possible sighting of Madeleine McCann in Belgium has been ruled out, Belgian authorities have said.

More revealed from McCann case files

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:11:05 GMT

Most of the police looking for Madeleine McCann after her disappearance had no formal training in missing people searches.

Madeleine 'seen in Belgian bank'

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:38:18 GMT

Police in Belgium are examining CCTV footage of someone who could be Madeleine McCann.

New leads on missing Madeleine

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:32:22 GMT

A cluster of new leads in Holland and Belgium are being examined by detectives leading the search for Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine bed photo released

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:20:59 GMT

The first pictures showing the inside of the apartment where Madeleine McCann was sleeping when she disappeared have been released.

McCann lawyers examine Portugese police files

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:47:40 GMT

Lawyers for Madeleine McCann's parents are trawling through Portuguese police files on the investigation into her disappearance.

Detective publishes Madeleine book

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:33:56 GMT

A controversial book by one of the Portuguese policemen who worked on the Madeleine McCann inquiry has gone on sale.

McCanns vow to continue hunt for Maddie

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:17:05 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have vowed they will never stop searching for their missing daughter.

Portuguese shelve Madeleine case

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:30:46 GMT

Kate and Gerry McCann have been formally cleared of any involvement in the disappearance of their daughter Madeleine.

Murat accepts ?600k damages

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:05:11 GMT

Robert Murat, a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, has accepted a record ?600,000 in damages over his libel claims against UK media.

Murat wins ?500k damages

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:09:24 GMT

Robert Murat, a suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has settled libel claims against several British news outlets for ?500k

McCanns to see police files

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:18:49 GMT

The police have agreed to hand Kate and Gerry McCann information from the investigation into their daughter's disappearance.

McCann inquiry 'about to be dropped'

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:53:09 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann fear the Portuguese police are about to give up the search for the toddler.

McCanns lobby MEPs in Strasbourg

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:00:14 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents will arrive in Strasbourg later to urge MEPs again to back their campaign.

McCanns may face neglect charges

Thu, 29 May 2008 07:42:44 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann could face charges of neglecting their daughter on the night she disappeared.

McCanns could face neglect charges

Wed, 28 May 2008 22:48:30 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents could face charges of neglecting their daughter on the night she disappeared.

McCanns launch direct appeal

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:08:51 GMT

The parents of missing Madeleine McCann want anyone who has spoken to Portuguese police about her disappearance to contact them.

Renewed hope for McCanns

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:14:57 GMT

The father of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann believes his daughter is still alive.

Murat to sue British media

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:51:56 GMT

Madeleine McCann "suspect" Robert Murat is planning to sue 12 British media outlets for libel.

Murat to sue British media

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:02:30 GMT

Madeleine McCann 'suspect' Robert Murat is planning to sue 12 British media outlets for libel.

McCanns angered by interview leak

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:57:56 GMT

Kate and Gerry McCann claim they are the victims of a smear campaign as passages from their police interviews have been leaked.

Police continue to quiz McCann friends

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:39:54 GMT

Portuguese detectives are still attending police interviews with friends of Kate and Gerry McCann.

Madeleine police fly into UK

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:03:13 GMT

Portuguese police have arrived in the UK as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine suspect's possessions returned

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:10:20 GMT

Portuguese police have returned computers and other possessions they seized from Madeleine McCann "suspect" Robert Murat.

McCanns receive ?550,000 libel pay-out

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:38:09 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have accepted ?550,000 in libel damages over "utterly false and defamatory" newspaper reports.

Newspapers apologise to McCanns

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:02:15 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann are to receive front-page apologies from four newspapers.

Portuguese police 'to clear McCanns'

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:29:20 GMT

Police in Portugal are set to clear the parents of Madeleine McCann of involvement in her disappearance, according to reports.

Mistaken identity of Madeleine suspect?

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:33:13 GMT

A pig farmer who looks similar to the suspect in the sketches released by the McCanns has been ruled out by police.

McCanns deny Oprah bidding war

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:11:05 GMT

The parents of missing toddler Madeleine McCann have denied they are at the centre of a bidding war between rival US talk shows.

Calls flood in over Madeleine suspect sketch

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:42:19 GMT

Police have received dozens of calls after releasing images of a man who may have abducted Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine suspect images released

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:00:48 GMT

New sketches of a man suspected of abducting Madeleine McCann have sparked dozens of phone calls from the public.

Girl missing near Madeleine site

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:19:21 GMT

A five-year-old girl has gone missing in Spain, 120 miles from where Madeleine McCann disappeared.

McCanns issue Christmas appeal

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:27:16 GMT

Kate and Gerry McCann have made a new video appeal for their missing daughter, saying their only Christmas wish is to have her back.

McCanns may be re-interviewed

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:02:16 GMT

Portuguese police are to make a formal request to re-interview the parents of Madeleine McCann, it has been reported.

Police discuss Maddie DNA evidence

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:41:17 GMT

Portuguese and British forensic scientists are meeting to discuss DNA samples examined in the investigation.

New ad campaign in hunt for Maddie

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:42:33 GMT

A new advertising campaign has been launched across southern Spain in the hunt for Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine: Murat girlfriend denial

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:57:08 GMT

The girlfriend of suspect Robert Murat has denied a claim she was spotted with Madeleine McCann two days after she vanished.

Reported Madeleine sighting in Portugal

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:09:03 GMT

A new sighting of Madeleine McCann is being investigated in the hunt for the missing four-year-old.

'Clothes with Madeleine DNA link found'

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:18:56 GMT

A bag of clothes with a possible DNA link to Madeleine McCann has been found in a lay-by near Faro Airport, in Portugal.

McCann's prayer vigil

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:04:53 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents have held a prayer vigil for the 4-year-old six months after she disappeared.

Spokesman slams McCann DNA claim

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:52:09 GMT

Reports that DNA results back up claims that the McCanns were involved in Madeleine's death have been slammed by their spokesman.

McCanns release image of 'suspect'

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:24:38 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have released artist's impressions of the man they think abducted their daughter.

McCanns make emotional TV appeal

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:00:35 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have given their first TV interview since being named as official suspects in their daughter vanished.

McCanns make emotional TV appeal

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:03:16 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have given their first TV interview since being named as official suspects in their daughter vanished.

McCann's emotional TV appeal

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:06:01 GMT

Kate McCann has broken down in tears during a television interview, while making an appeal for help in finding her daughter.

Police to re-interview McCann's friends

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:07:23 GMT

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are to re-interview friends who were with her parents when she vanished.

Brown in Madeleine talks with Portuguese

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:13:01 GMT

Prime Minister Gordon Brown will discuss the Madeleine McCann case with the Portuguese premier Jose Socrates.

McCanns cling to 'ongoing hope'

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:16:19 GMT

Madeleine McCann's father has reaffirmed his "ongoing hope" that his missing daughter will be found alive.

McCann: 'Tourists asked for DNA samples'

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:48:00 GMT

Police have reportedly asked tourists who stayed at the resort where Madeleine McCann went missing to provide DNA samples.

Affleck attends US film premiere

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:05:00 GMT

Ben Affleck attended the US premiere of his new crime thriller movie Gone Baby Gone.

Maddie detective off the case

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:46:21 GMT

The Portuguese detective in charge of the Madeleine McCann inquiry has been removed from the case.

'Madeleine photo' shows Moroccan girl

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:27:45 GMT

The girl in the photograph taken by a Spanish tourist in Morocco is not missing Madeleine McCann, it has emerged.

Moroccan photograph 'not Madeleine'

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:37:42 GMT

The tourist who thought she had spotted Madeline McCann has been told by police that the girl pictured is not missing child.

McCanns 'prepared for the worst'

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:37:24 GMT

The parents of missing Madeleine McCann are facing up to the possibility that she is dead, the family's spokesman has said.

Businessman backs McCanns

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 22:09:36 GMT

Millionaire businessman Brian Kennedy has confirmed he is providing financial backing to the parents of missing Madeleine McCann.

'No immediate plan' to quiz McCanns

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:59:18 GMT

The McCanns have been told there are no immediate plans for them to be re-interviewed over their daughter Madeleine's disappearance.

'No plans to re-interview' McCanns

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:14:57 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have been told that police have no immediate plans to summon them for a fresh interview.

McCanns 'probe sniffer dog theory'

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:42:48 GMT

Lawyers for Madeleine McCann's parents are working to dismiss allegations a police dog picked up a scent on her mother's clothes.

Kate McCann 'won't be quizzed in Portugal'

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:52:24 GMT

A Portuguese judge has refused to order Kate McCann to return to the country for questioning, according to reports.

Family 'would sell homes' to fund McCanns

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:19:54 GMT

The aunt of Madeleine McCann has said her family is willing to sell their homes to pay legal fees run up by the missing girl's parents.

Social workers visit McCanns

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:54:37 GMT

Social workers have visited missing Madeleine McCann's parents to discuss the welfare of the couple's other two children.

Judge to 'probe' Kate McCann's diary

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:05:05 GMT

Prosecutors in the Madeleine McCann case want to examine her mother's private diary for clues.

Prosecutor to hand Madeleine files to judge

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:39:19 GMT

A Portuguese prosecutor is reportedly to hand over a file outlining the case against the parents of missing Madeleine McCann to a judge.

McCanns return to UK

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 19:16:14 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have returned to the UK.

McCanns return to UK

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 14:43:22 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have returned to the UK.

McCanns 'want to leave Portugal'

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:46:56 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents want to return home as soon as possible amid fears they could be charged over her disappearance.

Gerry McCann named as suspect

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:33:37 GMT

Gerry McCann has been declared a formal suspect by police investigating the disappearance of his daughter Madeleine, his lawyer said.

Kate 'offered a deal to admit guilt'

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:49:58 GMT

Kate McCann has been offered a deal by if she admits she had something to do with her daughter's disappearance, it has been claimed.

McCanns may ask to be considered suspects

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:33:46 GMT

Kate and Gerry McCann may ask to be made suspects in the disappearance of their four-year-old daughter.

McCanns sue Portuguese paper

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:46:00 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents have launched a defamation action against a Portuguese newspaper which accused them of killing their daughter.

Dad begs abductor to end Madeleine torment

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:31:21 GMT

The father of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann has begged her abductor to end his family's 118-day nightmare.

MEPs back Europe sex offenders list

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:17:43 GMT

The parents of missing Madeleine McCann have welcomed MEPs' backing for a Europe-wide sex offenders register.

McCanns 'told not to leave Portugal'

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:05:58 GMT

Detectives have told Madeleine McCann's parents not to leave Portugal amid hopes of a breakthrough, according to reports.

McCanns meet Bigley's brother

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:36:56 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents have met the brother of Ken Bigley to discuss the trauma of having a relative kidnapped.

New phase in Madeleine probe

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:50:34 GMT

The Madeleine McCann investigation has entered a "decisive phase" with an arrest in Britain possible, according to reports.

'Strong theory' Madeleine is dead

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:16:41 GMT

One of Portugal's most senior police officers has said it is a "strong theory" that Madeleine McCann is dead.

McCanns' 'worst kind of limbo'

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:01:51 GMT

The mother of Madeleine McCann has said she would rather know her daughter is dead, than to remain in limbo for the rest of her life.

McCanns fear worst over tests

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 17:23:03 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents are fearing the worst as they await DNA test results.