The Vice-Mayor of Motril, José García Fuentes, has announced that in line with the health campaign, Motril, ciudad saludable, the town now has a free bicycle-lending service.
The Untouchables?
by Martin Myall •
This article is neither about Eliot Ness nor a Hindu caste, but about the Almuñécar town hall, and the title reflects the words chosen by the Mayor’s office to describe certain tradesmen and contractors that allegedly had no problem getting paid for their services under the ex-Mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides, whilst others were far from that ‘fortunate.’
Jailed for Attempted Murder
by Martin Myall •
Yes, it is annoying when workmen cut off your water or electricity for maintenance or repair work without letting you know before hand: if they know in advance, why not let you in on it so that you can fill up the bath, for example? However, no matter how annoying it might be, stabbing one of the workers is no quite cricket, is it? Read on…
All That Glistens…
by Martin Myall •
… On the contrary, some gold stays in the dark! The Guardia Civil in Maracena arrested a gold dealer – in one of these prolific ‘we-buy-your-gold’ establishments – for allegedly forging purchase contracts.
The Wisdom of Running for Mayor
by Martin Myall •
How long could you get away with not paying your electricity bill before it is cut off – two months, six? Well, the Town Hall of Albuñol hasn’t paid theirs in six years! The electricity company is now talking about cutting off the service
La Avenida de Cala
by Martin Myall •
Residents will have noticed that the pavement in front of the Beep computer shop, next to the municipal market, is undergoing reform work. The adjustments to the pavement is being made in accordance to a request received from the Semana Santa brotherhoods, who find that their throne bearers often come a cropper there.
More Policing for Municipal Market?
by Martin Myall •
After a spate of pick-pockets and thefts from the stalls, the Town Hall is looking into stepping up policing at the municipal market, announced the Councillor for Works and Maintenance, José Manuel Fernández Medina.
La Herradura – San José 2012
by Martin Myall •
Complete programme for the 2012 San José fiestas, starting Saturday the 16th and ending Monday the 19th.
School Bus Accident
by Martin Myall •
Towards the end of February there was a road accident involving a school mini-bus and a car in Cantoria (Almería), leaving 13 minors, between the ages of 13 and 17 and three adults injured. The majority of those involved were British.
Not Guilty of Fraud
by Martin Myall •
A man from Almuñécar was acquitted of fraud after taking a taxi from Chiclana (Cádiz) to Amuñécar and not paying the 380-euro fare.