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Motril
News, views and information from Motril
A Tale of Two Ships
There were two pieces of news in the regional press yesterday about ships; in the one case a luxury yacht and in the other a Russian freighter. »
A Roundabout Punch Up
A driver had to be treated in hospital, not because of a road accident, but because a pedestrian repeatedly thumped him through his open window. »
Bill Posting Fines
Motril is cracking down on illegal bill posting around town, wielding a massive 3,000-euro fine on culprits. »
More Police for Motril
The new Mayor of Motril has announced that she will be beefing up the municipal police, as well as building a new police station for them. »
Rubbish: Times & Fines
The Motril Town Hall has issued new regulations governing rubbish disposal; what time it can be put out for collection, etc. »
Victims Cut from Wreckage
Four men were injured in a car crash in the early hours of Saturday on the N-340 where it goes under the autovía port-access road (GR-16). »
Nacla Fire Suspects charge
The regional police belonging to the Junta de Andalucía have tracked down two people, thought to be responsible for the recent fire in the Cortijo de la Nacla area. They have been charged with causing a forest fire through negligence. »
Hot Night in San Antonio
The occupants of a flat in the San Antonio area of Motril must have thought that Monday night was exceptionally hot, and it was, for them. »
The Forgotten Park
Everybody knows the Parque de Las Americas, which is next to the main tourist information office in Motril, but what about the Parque de las Provincias? »
Time to Crank up the Fines
Motril will be bringing in stiffer dumping fines after the cleaning crews had to pick up 31 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish in just over a week. »
