You can be forgiven for believing that the monstrous illegal hotel on Algarrobico Beach in Almería has long been demolished, but that’s not the case.
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
Selfish Revelling
by Martin Myall •
A 27-year-old mother was arrested after having left her toddler alone at home so that she could go out with her friends on New Year’s Eve.
Hiccups at the Medical Centre
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Junta de Andalucía may be taking disciplinary action against a female doctor who was allegedly drunk on duty. The incident occurred in the San Hilario medical centre in Dos Hermanas (Sevilla) on Christmas Day.
Not Just Juice
by Hugh MacArthur •
A budding political career bit the dust in Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz) and the executioner was orange juice.
Soroptimist International Club
by Louise Powell •
Wednesday last week saw the ladies from Soroptimist International Club Costa del Sol prepare special Christmas parcels at the Red Cross for 450 families in need in the Municipality of Mijas.
Prickly Parish Priest
by Martin Myall •
The parish priest for Sabinillas, Málaga won’t be winning any popularity competitions; that’s for sure. In the two years that Father Nicolás Timpu from Romania has been the local priest in the village he has knocked up an impressive record of being tactless bordering on downright nasty.
Disgusted Burglar Bubbles Paedophile
by Martin Myall •
A burglar discovered that within his ‘booty’ were pornographic videos of young children, so he tipped off the police. Obviously, he did it anonymously.
Torrenueva Fatal Road Accident
by David Darby •
A 60-year-old man has died after losing control of his car in Torrenueva. The incident occurred just after 01.00 am (today) Sunday when the emergency services were alerted to an overturned vehicle with the driver trapped inside.
Ruined Businessman Holds Up Bank
by Martin Myall •
A man who ran a travel agents in the Granada Province held up a bank in Málaga so that he could be sent to prison.
Policewoman Shoots Sister?
by Vivienne Hughes •
A municipal policewoman allegedly used her service pistol to murder her sister. She then turned the gun on herself and took her own life.