Motril Junction Closed Tomorrow by Vivienne Hughes • April 18, 2023 The western entrance on the N-340 (nearest to Salobreña) is going to be closed to traffic in both directions. Read More
Sneaky Snake by Martin Myall • April 16, 2023 The Policía Local were required to capture a snake in a well transited area of Motril, just off the main drag. Read More
Dozens of Police Absent by Vivienne Hughes • April 13, 2023 During Semana Santa, when the processions were out, the Motril, Policía Local were 63 officers down. Read More
Nearly 100 Immigrants Rescued by Vivienne Hughes • April 10, 2023 Salvamento Marítimo (Sea Rescue) rescued 93 people Sunday morning who were heading for the Spanish coast from Morocco in two open boats. Read More
Call for Resignation by Vivienne Hughes • April 9, 2023 An opposition party in Motril is calling for the Mayor, Luisa García Chamorro, to resign over the use of party funds for personal use – again! Read More
Police Anger at Town Halls by Martin Myall • April 6, 2023 The municipal police forces in Almuñécar and Motril have running disputes with their respective mayors, both of whom belong to the Partido Popular. Read More
Sniffer Dog Snaffles Drugs by Martin Myall • April 5, 2023 A lorry with a hidden cargo of hashish was rumbled by a Customs, sniffer dog at Motril Port. Read More
Motril’s Municipal Minions by Hugh MacArthur • April 2, 2023 The striking Policía Local and Fire Service in Motril, who are refusing to do over time during Easter, have been replaced by cut-out Minions. Read More
Motril Rubbish Strike is Off by Martin Myall • March 31, 2023 The Mayor of Motril’s team has reached an agreement with the strike committee that has led to the rubbish-collection strike being called off. Read More
Fire Behind Motril Beach by Vivienne Hughes • March 30, 2023 The Motril fire service was called out on Wednesday to tackle a fire near Playa de Las Azucenas. Read More