A man who participated in a gun fight in Alhendin was acquitted by the Provincial Court of Granada, considering that he had acted in self-defence.
Shootout in Alhendin
by Martin Myall •
Body on El Ruso Beach
by Hugh MacArthur •
A body was found on Playa El Ruso within the municipality of Albuñol on Monday afternoon.
Check It Out
by Martin Myall •
The requirement to have a V16 beacon to use in the case of a breakdown or accident came into effect at the beginning of the year, but it is still causing waves.
A Soggy Dog Story
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Granada Fire Department rescued a dog from the Río Genil where it runs, channelled, through the city of Granada.
Mugger Suspect to Face Judge
by Hugh MacArthur •
Back in February 2024, a 71-year-old man with mobility problems (he uses crutches) was mugged in Motril. The alleged culprit is now standing trial.
Two Workers Injured
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two workers were injured in Motril on Friday after being hit on the head by a beam.
Las Explanadas Botch Job?
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril spokeswoman for Izquierda Unida (IU) Verdes Equo, Inma Omiste, has described the work going on along Las Explanadas as a “botch job.”
Gambullón Lane Widening
by Hugh MacArthur •
Work being carried out on the Camino Gambullón that connects the new Centro de Salud to La Caleta is nearing conclusion, the Mayor says.
Church Investigate Sexual Abuse
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Episcopal Conference (National Council of Bishops) released figures concerning sexual assaults on minors committed by members of the clergy.
Police Officer Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil arrested a Policia Local officer in Alicante for allegedly placing a tracking device on the car of his ex-partner, with whom he has a young daughter.
Shaky Morning Start
by Hugh MacArthur •
This morning, southern Granada felt the earth tremor which came at 06.06h with the epicentre situated under Jayena 12 kilometres down.
Fishing Fleet Suffering
by Vivienne Hughes •
Five of the twelve local trawlers have been tied up all week because the cost of fishing now exceeds the potential earnings at market.
Ticks!
by Martin Myall •
As the temperatures go up, then the pests arrive, some just annoying like flies and mosquitoes and other that can cause real damage if overlooked: garrapatas (ticks).
Thanks, Trump!
by Martin Myall •
The illegal US-Israeli war against Iran is pushing up prices, but you’d never guess where.. condoms!
Attracted to the Costa Tropical
by Martin Myall •
Yes, Folks, it not only the dangly Portuguese Man-o-War that spring has brought to our waters because now we have the sighting of a shortfin-mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus).