Two years ago,for the first time, cortijo owners in Motril received a rubbish-collection tax through their letter box – they were not impressed.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Sniffer Dogs Rumble Driver
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil in Motril Port arrested a Moroccan lorry driver after sniffer dogs located 728 kilos of hashish.
Motril Man Caught Stealing
by Vivienne Hughes •
Around the middle of last month the Policía Local arrested a man who had been attempting to steal from parked scooters in Motril.
Galleon Visits Motril
by Martin Myall •
Motril has received another interesting visit, this time a replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the world.
Moroccans Need Accommodation
by Hugh MacArthur •
A group of 37 Moroccans gathered in the Town Hall Square in Motril yesterday to ask for accommodation from the Town Hall.
Mysterious Shots Fired in Motril
by Vivienne Hughes •
An unknown man fired several shots in Motril on Monday evening, near the Cuartel de Simancas area; a busy area with its sports installations there.
Taking Stock of Housing Needs
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril Town Hall has taken a good look at the town’s housing and has decided that Motril needs more.
Motril’s New Businesses Open
by Martin Myall •
The businesses going up on the shopping centre next to Al Campo in Motril are beginning to open their doors.
Ron Montero Fire Trial
by Hugh MacArthur •
After several postponements, the trial over the explosion and fire at the Ron Montero distillery in Motril began yesterday at the local law courts.
Double Sailing Ship Visit
by Louise Powell •
For those of you who missed the 5-mast sailing ship that visited Motril recently, you’ll have a chance to see two such ships, both arriving today.