Motril Town Council plunges ahead with efforts to make Playa Poniente more attractive for tourism by going for the Blue Flag Award.
Sprucing up Playa Poniente
by Hugh MacArthur •
Motril
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Obelisk on the Move
by Martin Myall •
The Public Works Department for Motril Town Hall announced that on Monday the 1st of October the obelisk on the corner of Calle Cuevas will be moved.
Long Loads Roll
by Martin Myall •
It’s hard to get an idea of just how big those propeller blades are on the windturbine generators until you pass one on the road being haulled by a panting lorry, with the driver screaming, “let me out.”
III Sea Fair in Motril
by Louise Powell •
On October the 4th, the Motril Fish Market and its surrounding areas will host the third edition of the Sea Fair, organised by the Motril Fisheries Producers Organization (OPP85).
Accident Involving Electric Scooter
by Vivienne Hughes •
A woman was rushed to Hospital Santa Ana in Motril on Friday morning after being knocked down along Avenida Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza whilst riding an electric scooter.
How to Buckle a Digger
by Martin Myall •
Rest easy any Ozzies reading this; this is about a large excavator being used on the Playa Granada breakwater, or groyne — never sure which.
Twin-Lane Connection Finished
by Hugh MacArthur •
The new, twin-lane connection between the A-7 autovia (the Motril-Port Branch) and the town centre was inaugurated last Friday.
Airshow Pilot Dies in Poland
by Martin Myall •
One of the pilots who participated in this year’s Festival Aéreo Internacional de Motril has died in a flying accident in Poland.
Brutal Attack in Motril
by Martin Myall •
A man in Motril has been remanded in custody after allegedly killing his wife. A gagging order has been placed on the case.
Compos Plant Closed
by Martin Myall •
Farmers in Motril and the surrounding area are far from happy that the processing plant for greenhouse waste is closed, precisely when there is most need for it. Obviously, the main opposition party in Motril Town Council have not fallen mute, having been gifted this large stick to hit the Mayor’s party with, but regardless…