We'll never give up on you, Ben

Mum Kerry's message to son on 35th birthday

- LUCY THORNTON

THE mum of Ben Needham has released a heartbreaking message to her missing son to mark his 35th birthday today.

In an emotional statement, Kerry Needham, 52, vowed never to stop searching for him, "even if it kills me".

She told Ben: "Happy birthday, my beautiful boy, you are always in my thoughts and my heart.

"Another year has gone by in our search for you and we will continue to search until the truth is found, we will never give up.