The five La Herradura ladies, all running for their own charities have today successfully completed the Barcelona Marathon, with times ranging from 4.11 to 5.28. A huge achievement by any standard.
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
Female Bank Clerk Attacked
by Vivienne Hughes •
A German resident allegedly beat up a female bank clerk in the city of Málaga. The incident occurred on the 12th at a branch of Cajasur in the Alameda de Colón area of the city.
Belgian Suspect Dies in Prison
by Vivienne Hughes •
The 53-year-old Belgian suspect of the two recent deaths in Sotogrande, Cádiz, was found dead in his cell the day after his arrest.
Belgian Family Deaths in Sotogranade
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 51-year-old mother and her 9-year-old daughter were found dead with signs of having suffered violent deaths. The woman’s 53-year-old partner has been arrested.
One Dead and six Hospitalised
by Vivienne Hughes •
That is the casualty count for a group of youngsters that had found an ‘intact’ bottle of whisky and decided to drink it. It turned out that it also contained pesticide.
Free Kindle Books by The Ed!
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Editor of The Seaside Gazette is also a bit of a novelist and short story writer, with hundreds of sales of his Kindle books online.
Well, now Kindle are running a free book promotion for just five days and you can download three of his titles, absolutely free!
Another Junta Scandal
by Martin Myall •
The Audit Office for the Junta de Andalucía has found that there has been a colossal lack of control over course funds for the unemployed. The socialist-run Junta is already reeling from a similar scandal (ERE’s).
Wrong Car
by Hugh MacArthur •
A man was driving home with his 9-year-old son from a basketball match when another car cut across his bows, forcing him to stop. The result was the driver ended up in Málaga hospital.
Saved by the Ankles
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two policeman managed to stop a woman jumping to her death from a window in a brothel. The incident occurred around the middle of the month in the province of Jaén.
Trade Unions Under Fire
by Martin Myall •
It’s not only the political parties that are wading in the detritus of their own corrupt ways, but also allegedly members of the Royal Family and… the Trade unions in Andalucia.