All scheduled operations (other than cancer-related ones), that require the ICU have been postponed so that the unit will be available for Covid-19 patients.
Scheduled Operations Suspended
by Vivienne Hughes •
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
Fireball Lights up The Sky
by Louise Powell •
Early Sunday morning, just after midnight, saw a large fireball enter the Earth’s atmosphere, which momentarily lit up the sky.
Gaming Hall Closed over Minors
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Junta de Andalucía brought out a law last December governing gambling establishments. Following this, one such place has been closed down.
A Weekend Cache of Articles
by Martin Myall •
When this website was still in its infancy, we used to put up all the area news off the coast in one long post: this one is from ten years ago this month.
Intense but Very Deep
by Hugh MacArthur •
There was a reasonably strong earth tremor yesterday afternoon in the area of Almogía (Málaga), registering 4.2 on the Richter Scale.
Injured by Xmas-Tree Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 50-year-old woman received burns to her face and arms when her Christmas tree burst into flames. She also has smoke inhalation.
German Driver Killed on A-7
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 24-year-old, German driver died yesterday afternoon in a road accident on the A-7 within the municipality of Nerja.
Brit Arrested over Child Porn
by Hugh MacArthur •
An elderly British man has been arrested in Torre del Mar after having been found in possession of child pornography and trafficking it on social media.
Tanker Driver Tanked Up
by Martin Myall •
The Traffic Police (GC) in collaboration with the Policía Local from Marbella caught a lorry driver six times over the limit for alcohol.
How Did It Happen?
by Martin Myall •
Until the Guardia Civil deliver their final report on the swimming pool tragedy that claimed three lives on the 24th, there’s only speculation on what caused it.