The Seprona branch of the Guardia Civil has arrested a Swedish woman in connection with the recent fire next to the Maro watchtower.
Maro Fire Suspect Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
Torrox Beach Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
This Tuesday a Ukrainian man was pulled out of the sea off Playa del Sillón in Torrox, near the lighthouse.
Covid Vaccine Hoax
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Junta de Andalucía has confirmed that the social-media claim that those interested can be vaccinated without an appointment is a hoax.
Jabs for Those Born in 1956
by Vivienne Hughes •
Our Health District (Costa Tropical-Alpujarra) has commenced vaccinating those between the ages of 55 and 65 starting on the 15th of April.
Cyclist Injured in Órgiva
by Vivienne Hughes •
The emergency services were called out to rescue a cyclist yesterday afternoon in Órgiva and transfer him by ambulance to hospital.
Motril Ramps up Checks
by Vivienne Hughes •
Extra road controls are being carried out on the Costa Tropical, this weekend to check that people arriving from inland are not breaking Covid restrictions.
Órgiva Car Accident
by Vivienne Hughes •
Five people were injured in a frontal collision in Órgiva yesterday morning, near the end of the bridge, next to the tunnel on the A-348.
Wheelchair Arson
by Vivienne Hughes •
A Motril woman, mother of a son with a severe handicap, reported that somebody had deliberately set fire to his wheelchair.
Facts & Fines
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar Policía Local knocked up 69 fines during the first half of March, most of which had something to do with the pandemic restrictions.
Finalist House Design
by Vivienne Hughes •
A new-build house near the UP Gym in Motril has reached the finalist stage for one of the most prestigious European, architectural-design prizes.