Thanks to several officers from the Policía Nacional in Motril it was possible to prevent a 90-year-old man from killing himself.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Galleon Visit Info
by Louise Powell •
Here is the missing information about the Galleon visits in Motril Port.
Al Campo Gets roundabout!
by Martin Myall •
At last Motril has a decent roundabout at the first entrance to Al Campo coming from the Salobreña direction, instead of the half-hearted affair that we have now.
The Galleon Returns
by Louise Powell •
The replica galleon, Andalucía arrived yesterday evening at Motril Port after leaving Málaga earlier in the day.
Obligatory Demolitions
by Vivienne Hughes •
Motril Town Hall is lining up to order the demolition of houses over 50-years old in a ruinous state on Calle San Miguel and Calle Santísimo.
Paella Dish Controversy
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Motril’s decision to removed the paella-dish fountain on Avenida de Salobreña roundabout has attracted strong criticism from the opposition. A socialist councillor, Alicia Crespo, had no kind words for the plan to substitute the fountain for a bronze shield. She pointed out that it was the present Mayor’s party which spent 4.5m euros…
New Guardia Port Post
by Hugh MacArthur •
Motril Port is going to build a new Guardia Civil post in the area of the Azucenas Dock this year.
Sea Rescue Undermanned
by Hugh MacArthur •
According to one of the major workers’ unions, the CGT, sea-rescue launches are undermanned and are demanding a crew made up of at least four, permanent members.
Hospital Overload
by Martin Myall •
The flu is here and the sniffers, sneezers and soggy-hanky brigade are flocking to medical centres, hospitals and witch doctors for relief from their torment.
Animal Cruelty at Dog Shelter?
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil (Seprona) has begun to investigate the municipal dog compound over accusations of animal cruelty.