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
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Saudi Ship Causes Waves
by Hugh MacArthur •
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
by Martin Myall •
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
by Vivienne Hughes •
The ferry that used to do the Motril-Melilla route has been replaced by a slower one that takes up to an hour longer to complete the crossing.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
by Martin Myall •
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
by Martin Myall •
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
by Hugh MacArthur •
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
by Editor •
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.
Junta Moves Against Farmers
by Martin Myall •
It looks like that the farmers who have allotments on the river banks of the Guadalfeo could be losing them to the Junta.
Motril Park Revamped
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril Town Hall presented the plans for a park facelift for the Parque de los Pueblos de América.