The municipal animal home in Motril is hosting an art exhibition of pet paintings and drawings, entitled: Being Generous is an Art.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Salobreña Election Results
by Martin Myall •
The PSOE won the local elections giving their candidate, María Eugenia Rufino, an absolute majority, with nine of the 17 council seats.
Motril Election Results
by Martin Myall •
The PP under Mayor Luisa García Chamorro won the most votes, giving them ten council seats. However, they lost their absolute majority.
Motril Town Hall Occupied
by Vivienne Hughes •
A woman facing eviction has camped out in the Motril Town Hall and there she threatens to remain until she is given somewhere permanent to live.
Brit Killed in Motril
by Martin Myall •
Wednesday the 20th saw the accidental death of a British woman when she was run over by a delivery lorry at around 11.30h.
The Peace Boat
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Puerto de Motril was visited by the Peace Boat yesterday. The ship, which belongs to a Japanese NGO, has 1,422 passengers on board.
Criminal Gang Busted
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil swooped on a criminal gang, bagging 23 individuals in Melilla, Almería and Motril. The majority (19) were arrested in Melilla, whilst two were arrested in Almería and a further two in Motril.
Against The Flow
by Hugh MacArthur •
We often hear of the border or port police finding stowaways hidden under lorries in order to make their way into Spain, but what about the young lad heading the opposite direction?
Calle Ancha Closed
by Hugh MacArthur •
Motril’s main thoroughfare in the north of the town, Calle Ancha will be undergoing roadworks which will entail closure to traffic.
Motril’s Wild West Fair
by Louise Powell •
The Motril Feria del Oesta will be held this weekend in the area known as El Paseo de la Explanda Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th.