At the very end of November, a launch loaded with illegal drugs capsized off the coast of Cádiz, resulting two of its crew members drowning. The police arrested the three survivors.
Eight Babies Lost, Feared Drowned
by Vivienne Hughes •
On Friday the 5th Spanish coast guards rescued 29 immigrants 23 nautical miles off Cabo de Gata, Almeria. Amongst the 29 immigrants (17 men and nine women) rescued were three pregnant women
No Independence for Carchuna-Calahonda
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Junta de Andalucia has rejected their administrative separation from Motril, primarily because of their proximity to the metropolis.
Policewoman Killed in Shoot Out
by Vivienne Hughes •
A policewoman and a bank robber were both killed as the thief tried to make a break for it with the female sub-manager as hostage in the province of Vigo, Galicia.
Wind Turbine Blade Hits Lorry
by Vivienne Hughes •
Before you start thinking, what a lorry was doing driving underneath a wind turbine generator, we should point out that the blade was being transported by road.
I Ruta del Puchero de la Abuela
by Vivienne Hughes •
La Herradura will hold the I Ruta del Puchero de la Abuela, starting this Friday the 5th, running until Monday the 8th. So what’s it about?
Baza Rapist of British Woman Jailed
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Granada provincial law court has sentenced a Romanian man to eleven years’ imprisonment for the rape of a British woman in the Baza area of the province.
Baby Shark Hatched in Acuario
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar municipal aquarium now has an extra resident; a pintarroja or dogfish shark (Squalidae).
Avenida del Mediterraneo Road Works in Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
Tarmacking has begun along Avenida del Mediterraneo in Salobreña, which connects the town to the beach area.
Imminent Trial for Alleged Rapist of British Girl
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Málaga province law court will try a man accused of raping a young British tourist.