Mum lands in Majorca as worry grows for missing son Benjamin Ross

The mum of missing man Benjamin Ross has landed in Majorca to begin the desperate search for her son, who hasn't been heard from since July 10.

The 26-year-old budding barrister, from Golborne in Wigan, had travelled to the Spanish island for a dream break in June to visit a friend, before extending his stay and finding temporary accommodation.

He was staying in Palma, the capital of the popular holiday destination - but hasn't been heard from for nearly two weeks after he cut contact with his heartbroken mum Felix.

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After reporting him missing to Greater Manchester Police and the Foreign Office, Felix has since flown out to Majorca to begin 'door to door' and 'on the ground' searches for her son, landing in the Spanish island on Saturday (July 20).

Felix, who has been left 'terrified' by her son's sudden and 'out of character' disappearance, is now set to meet with the British Consulate to find out what efforts police are making to trace him, her friend Carla Speight has confirmed.

And a GoFundMe page was also set up to support Felix with the cost of accommodation, flights and food during her stay in Majorca. Costs were described by Carla as 'astronomical' due to it being the peak summer holiday season.

She said: “Felix will put every penny she has into finding her son, we know with the astronomical costs she won’t be eating and drinking properly. As a single parent myself, I know I wouldn’t be eating or drinking and instead put that money into printing posters to hand out or put fuel in a hire car."

Local police in Majorca have since confirmed they have been made aware of Ben's disappearance. A statement from the National Police in Majorca said: “We