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Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Vélez Benaudalla Walk
Vélez de Benaudalla Town Hall wants to promote tourism and sports, which translate nicely in cycling and hiking along their new footpath running above the old N-323. »
Animal Cruelty at Dog Shelter?
The Guardia Civil (Seprona) has begun to investigate the municipal dog compound over accusations of animal cruelty. »
Motril Lorry Driver in ICU
A lorry driver from Motril was involved in a road accident on the AP-7 in Castellón (Valencia) when he lost control of the vehicle. He is at present in the ICU of Valencia's general hospital »
Saudi Ship Causes Waves
Again, the presence of a Saudi ship allegedly carrying arms in Motril Port has caused protests, this time from Podemos. »
Police Save Child’s Life
Last Friday afternoon, two policemen belonging to the Motril Policía Local saved the life of a young girl who had been choking, using the Heimlich Manoeuvre. »
Slower Motril Ferry
The ferry that used to do the Motril-Melilla route has been replaced by a slower one that takes up to an hour longer to complete the crossing. »
Motril Mining Park
The Parque del Cerro del Toro (Motril) might soon leave its state of limbo and abandon thanks to a possible agreement between the Junta and the Town Hall. »
Sex Slaves in Motril
The Brigadas de Extranjera based in Motril and Granada, as well as the Policía Nacional in Madrid, have been investigating a gang of people traffickers dedicated to forced prostitution. »
Puntalón Rubbish Complaint
Rubbish has been piling up on the old Puntalón road leading to Carchuna in Motril and apparently it's been like this for months. »
Not A Happy Ending
The Motril Policía Local attempted to resuscitate a dog that had been pulled out of a flat fire on New Year's Eve but miracles are few and far between even at Christmas. »
