You might think that the reason more corrupt politicians haven’t been sent to prison is because there is no room…but there are brand-new prisons standing empty!
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
From Gibraltar to Granada by Donkey
by Louise Powell •
Isidro García Sigüenza, retired schoolteacher, decided to emulate the romantic British travellers of the 19th century and ride his donkey from Gibraltar to Granada. It took him a month and a few days.
Fined for Good Intention
by Vivienne Hughes •
A woman, believing that two beach bathers were in difficulty, raised the alarm and emergency services were called out – it was a false alarm and she was fined.
Pedestrian Killed by Falling Brick
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 65-year-old pedestrian was killed by a house brick that a 11-year-old child had let drop from a 4th-storey window.
Costa Tropical Heat
by David Darby •
They often say that the British are obsessed with the weather… well this weekend they have had plenty to talk about. Mind you, it’s not just the British on this occasion, the Spanish media is awash with stories of how the Costa Tropical is living up to it’s name.
Rajoy A-7 Promise
by David Darby •
Speaking today, he said, “we understand the importance of this route for Eastern Andalusia.” He went on to explain how the the missing autovia will be in place in 2015, not only that, but also that he would himself be at the inauguration.
Child of Gay Couple Refused School Enrolment
by David Darby •
El País ran a story yesterday about a gay couple, Iván Vallejo and Ricardo Lucas, who tried to enroll their son at a Yago School in Seville, but were refused. Hearing that other parents had managed to enroll their children, they called again and omitted to mention their sexual orientation. They were immediately told there were “still spaces left for 2012-2013 year.”
Albox Ordered to Pay Compensation to British Residents
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Town Hall of Álbox in Almería has been sentenced to compensate for the “moral damages” caused to three British families.
Pram Fire Scare
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two people had to receive medical attention after they tried to put out a fire in a baby’s pram in Cádiz. The pram, which fortunately had no baby inside, was standing outside the entrance to a block of flats in a central street in the city, when passersby saw smoke and flames coming from it.…
Acompalia Summer Raffle
by David Darby •
About 100 years ago I met a lovely chap called Chris Oliver, at El Faro bar in Almuñécar. He thrust two pieces of paper into my sweaty mitt and asked if I would be so kind as to advertise the Acompalia Summer Raffle in some way in our top of the range magazine. Being a…