We all saw just how cold it got in the US last month. ‘Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey,’ as the old naval saying goes. And for a prison escapee in Kentucky, the thought of a warm prison cell was preferable to freedom in the icy weather outside.
Almuñécar Tree Treatment
by David Darby •
If you’ve been out and about in Almuñécar during the last few days, you will have noticed little groups of municipal workmen gathered around trees on the pavements. So what are they doing we hear you asking?
Space Tourism Comes to Canary Islands
by David Darby •
The idea is to launch from a base close to Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, which serves two purposes: Huge amounts of tourists eager to be parted from their cash and a launch site far enough into the Atlantic so as not to worry any populated areas.
Salobreña Aggravated Car Theft
by David Darby •
On Thursday night a 30-year-old Salobreña man demanded his stepfather’s car keys. The man refused, upon which, the stepson, who has previous convictions for violence, knocked the man to to the ground and beat him. With his stepfather suitably subdued the man took the car keys from him and drove off, leaving his victim on the pavement.
Double Whammy
by David Darby •
The Motril law court has sentenced a resident of Granada to 22 months in prison and ordered him to pay compensation of 749 euros after he left a hotel in Calahonda without paying after staying there for a month. He even made good use of their catering facilities.
Torrenueva Fatal Road Accident
by David Darby •
A 60-year-old man has died after losing control of his car in Torrenueva. The incident occurred just after 01.00 am (today) Sunday when the emergency services were alerted to an overturned vehicle with the driver trapped inside.
Sexy Ryanair Calendar Banned
by David Darby •
Every year, since 2008, Ryanair have produced the Girls of Ryanair Calendar, which has raised over 600,000 euros for charity. However, this year, a Spanish judge has decided that the calendar is sexist and the advertising campaign for the 2014 edition must be dropped.
Australian Incest Tragedy
by David Darby •
Reports from Australia state that twelve children were taken from their rural family home, to a place of safety, after it was discovered that they had been subject to sexual abuse, including incest and were living in appalling conditions.
Almuñécar Mercadona Maze
by David Darby •
Help! I keep getting lost in the Almuñécar Mercadona!
Madrid Rejects Euro Vegas
by David Darby •
Madrid was to be the Las Vegas of Europe, with a huge gambling resort built in the town of Alcorcón, just 13kms south of the city. However, the Spanish government has rejected the demands put forward by the Las Vegas Sands group, whose requirements before signing any deal were just too much.