Everybody from the Mayor down to the smallest bar owner knows that the visiting cruise ships are a blessing for the local economy.
The Beach That Is Going To The Dogs
by Hugh MacArthur •
When we say “going to the dogs,” we mean, “going to be used by dogs,” so don’t panic!
Window Shopping Discount
by Hugh MacArthur •
No, Ladies, it’s not a bargain offer, but a woman who lost part of her compensation claim because she had been window shopping.
A Wall That Nobody Wants
by Hugh MacArthur •
Take a drive along the Carchuna beach and see if you can find somewhere to park – you will be disappointed.
Man Charged With Shooting A Cat
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 51-year-old local from Guadix has been charged with malos tratos de animales (mistreatment of animals) after shooting a cat. The incident occurred during the day, in the middle of the street.
Easter Throne Accident
by Hugh MacArthur •
Good Friday wasn’t so ‘good’ when a part of an Easter throne fell of in Motril, injuring five. The incident occurred around 20.00h along Calle Romero Civantos.
Illegal Fishing Nets Confiscated
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil located and retrieved 800 metres of illegal fishing nets off Almuñécar and Albuñol (La Rábita).
Rage over Algarrobico Verdict
by Hugh MacArthur •
The ecologist groups and several protest groups are not taking the Andalusia Supreme Court’s sentence lying down; a sentence that declared the hotel as having been erected on building land.
Not Very Clever
by Hugh MacArthur •
A Guardia Civil policeman stationed in Motril arrested a notorious local delinquent after he tried to break into the policeman’s own house. The arrested man is thought to have been behind nine violent break ins.
Bad Timing for Pruning Trees?
by Hugh MacArthur •
The chief opposition party in Almuñécar has denounced that the trees on the Friday-market square are being drastically cut back/pruned in Spring.