Louise Powell

Jazz en la Costa 2013

The 26th Annual Jazz en la Costa takes place in Almuñécar starting on Wednesday 17th to Sunday 21st. All concerts begin at 22.30h and are held in the Parque Majuelo in Almuñécar.

Not Very Bright

After the tremendous uproar over the subsidized bar prices in the Lower House of Parliament, the Government has rushed to removed these ‘privileges’ from alcoholic drinks there.

Pitbull Runs Amok

A adult pitbull terrier escaped from his owner and ran amok for six hours during which it bit a child in the face and attacked to other minors. The incident occurred in Toledo.

Inciting a Minor to Murder?

The Provincial Public Prosecutor is recommending an 8-year, jail sentence for both the parents of a minor, whom them incited to shoot somebody. They stand accused of attempted murder.

Firemen Give Hose-Handling Classes

Residents of Monte de los Almendros received a special visit last month from the firemen of Motril. Luckily there wasn’t a flame in sight and the reason for the visit was purely educational (oh, if only I’d known).

Ítrabo Fiestas

In the last half of August, as the crowds started dribbling off the beach, I was just beginning to think all the partying was over. But then I had underestimated the Spanish.

Aquagym

The brilliant avant-guard village swimming pool in Lobres (designed by DJ Arquitect, how cool?) that recently opened its doors to the public, is now offering Aquagym classes.

African Vibes

The fabulous female vocalist and composer, Angelique Kidjo, from Benin in Africa headlined at the Nuevas Tendencias Festival in Salobreña last month.