A local from Illora (western Granada), Juan Manuel V., claims that he received a ‘brutal beating’ at the hands of the security guards on the Duke of Wellington’s Estate. For those readers who didn’t know it, the Duke, and his heirs in perpetuity, was awarded a large estate in this area of Granada for his services to the Spanish Crown during the Peninsular War of 1808-1814.
Controversial Eviction in Padul
by Vanessa Bosch •
A widow, her two daughters and a granddaughter were evicted from their home in 13 Virgen de las Nieves in Padul. The Guardia Civil carried out the eviction after Banco de Santander acquired the court order.
Lorry Driver Found Guilty
by Vanessa Bosch •
A lorry driver was found guilty of homicidio imprudente (Involuntary manslaughter). The incident took place in Illora and resulted in the death of a small child.
Banks Take A Fifth
by Vanessa Bosch •
The Town Hall of Loja has to pay the equivalent of 8,000 euros a day to the banks to cover its loans, which represents 20% of its earnings.
Blasting Boob
by Vanessa Bosch •
People were astounded to hear that workers on the high-speed-train line outside Loja managed to seriously weaken a standard railway bridge during blasting operations.
The Pleasant Hells
by Vanessa Bosch •
Close to the town of Loja, which is the capital of the Poniente de Granada, or western Granada, Río Genil runs through a 20m-deep canyon, after flowing over a waterfall called, Cola de Caballo (Horse Tail).
Dúrcal’s Health Problem
by Vanessa Bosch •
For the last few months there has been a progressive deterioration in the quality of public healthcare in Dúrcal, many people feel, and the reason is that where there were four doctors in the Centro de Salud, now there are only two, who also have to cover the emergency department.
Fire Station Flounders
by Vanessa Bosch •
Work on the new area (comarcal) fire station in Loja has ground to a halt after the construction company went bust, and it is not the first time that Loja has seen a virtually completed project wallow, dead in the water.
Padul Flagship Sinking
by Vanessa Bosch •
It was around about a year ago that Assyce, a leading company in renewable energy, opened up its new installations in Padul. Local politicians we full of praise, saying that this enterprise heralded a new future for the town… Assyce has since laid off 90% of its staff.
Shotgun Death Over 16-Year Old
by Vanessa Bosch •
A 20-year-old lad from Archidona (Malaga) died after receiving both barrels of a shotgun, hitting him in the neck and head. It was 23.35h on the street of a small village near Loja.