Normally, a collection plate in a church is where you leave alms or donations, but this was not the case for two gentlemen from La Mamola, aged 48 and 43, who allegedly decided that it was a source of revenue.
One Million Euros
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The regional Ministry for Agriculture has committed one million euros to help companies and villages within the Alpujarra area. The Delegate for Agriculture made this announcement at a meeting in the Honey Regulating Board offices in Lanjarón.
Unlikely Robbery
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Getting back to good-old-fashion skulduggery, a young driver from Órgiva had his car stolen whilst he was otherwise occupied, attending a call of nature (defecating). Well, that was his version…
Lanjawood?
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Could Lanjarón be the next Hollywood? Well, the Mayor of Lanjarón, Mariano Ruiz and the Director of Andalucía Film Commission, Piluca Querol, have signed a deal for the creation of the Lanjarón Film Office.
Slow Money
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The Mayor of Polopos is hopping mad over the delay for payments for the land expropriated for the A-7 Autovia. Mayor, Pedro García says that in some cases locals have been waiting since 2005 to receive their money.
Spain 1 – Paraguay 0
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Woo Hoo! Spain’s through to the semi-finals for the first time in World Cup history and in the last ten minutes every street in town has erupted with hooters, drums and wild cheering. It’s going to be a long night tonight and anybody who is thinking of getting a quiet night’s sleep tonight should grab…
Velilla Road Opening
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At last, on the 3rd of this month (i.e., today), the through traffic on Velilla and San Cristóbal will be restored… for good.
Lucky Benny
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Great news for Benny, who will not have to face the judge for a pending case until 2011, rather than this summer.
Chrismas Comes Early…
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Wonderful news! The Local Police contingent will have spanking new laptops and PDA’s to make the taxing task of fining people easier and more enjoyable, if that is indeed possible.
Unfair Dismissal
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A magistrate in Motril has found that the firing of twelve employees from Hotel Almuñécar Playa were unjustified; i.e., unfair dismissal.