So far, 14 construction companies have come forward with their bids for the Alpujarra road-improvement contract from the A-44 to Lanjarón.
Alpujarra Entrance Road Work
by Hugh MacArthur •
Alpujarra
News from La Alpujarra
Dog Stolen!
by Martin Myall •
Burglars broke into a cortijo, which was not easy to reach, in Pampaneira last Saturday and stole, amongst other things, a dog.
Pointless Arrests?
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil have arrested the same individual twice in two days for a break-in in Lanjarón and theft in Órgiva.
Wasp Sting Rescue
by Martin Myall •
The Mountain Rescue service was called out to rescue a French woman in the Sierra Nevada area after she was stung by a wasp.
Rambla Clearing
by Vivienne Hughes •
Regional MP, Carmen Crespo, said during a visit to Motril that the Junta would spend 700,000 euros on clearing vegetation from the ramblas and rivers.
Órgiva Biker Crash
by Hugh MacArthur •
A biker lost his life Saturday evening on the A-346, which links the capital of La Alpujarra Granadina to Vélez de Benaudalla.
New Year is Here!
by Martin Myall •
No, it’s not the Chinese one… or a Martian one, but somewhere closer to home – Bérchules in the Alpujarra!
Two Pedaloes & A Strimmer
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil were informed about the theft of two pedaloes (hidropedales) from Castell de Ferro beach and set about finding the missing ‘navy.’
Crashed Armoured Car
by Hugh MacArthur •
It was an unusual sight for drivers on the A-4132 as they were waved past an armoured car on its side after having tipped over.
Brit Hunters Barred
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two British hunters in Órgiva have been ordered to pay 480 euros in fines and are barred from hunting for a year, for having hunted without a valid licence.