Thanks to the rapid reponse of people at the scene, a teenage lad was rescued from the Río Guadalfeo at the beginning of the month.
Vélez de Benaudalla Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
Jet-Ski to The Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
Most of the rescues that we cover in the Gazette involve hikers and mountain climbers, but this time it involves rescues at sea.
Sweet Release
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Río Guadalfeo ran black and sweet on Thursday as it emptied into the sea because there had been an accidental discharge of molasses up in the Ron Montero factory in Lobres.
Body on El Ruso Beach
by Hugh MacArthur •
A body was found on Playa El Ruso within the municipality of Albuñol on Monday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
Rules Pipelines Progress
by Hugh MacArthur •
If you drive along the road that connect Molvizar to the main Granada road, going under the bridge where the A-7 overpass is, you will see them busy at work on the Rules pipeline.
Lane Control Cameras
by Hugh MacArthur •
The DGT is implanting HOV-Bus lanes reserved for specific vehicles: buses and those considered High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV), meaning those carrying two or more people.