Seprona (the environmental branch of the Guardia Civil based in Granada together with officers from the Capileira post, are investigating the Burbión hillfire.
Alpujarra
News from La Alpujarra
Burglar Steals Guard Dog
by Martin Myall •
A man was arrested in Busquístar in the Alpujarra, accused of breaking into a cortijo and stealing, amongst other things, the guard dog.
Mayor Singing in the Rain
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Lanjarón decided that he was going to do a Gene Kelly along the town’s main thoroughfare, embracing townsfolk along the way.
Long Live Lanjarón
by Hugh MacArthur •
According to the World Health Organisation, the people who have the longest life expectancy in the world are natives of Lanjarón.
The Long Nose of The Law
by Martin Myall •
A man driving a Peugeot 406 overtook a Guardia Civil patrol car on a B-road in the Alpujarra Granadina and was dismayed to see its lights and siren activate.
Alpujarra Infection Count
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Seaside Gazette provides news for inland areas of the province of Granada, as well as for the Costa Tropical, so here are the figures for La Alpujarra.
Tornado in The Alpujarra
by Vivienne Hughes •
It’s nice to report on something that doesn’t involve the present health crisis so a mini tornado in the Alpujarra is precisely that.
Lanjarón Looks After Its Own
by Vivienne Hughes •
Lanjarón Town Hall has gone all out to get medical protection material for this townsfolk, purchasing 3,500 FFP2 surgical masks with a 95% protection quality.
Orgiva Caravan Break-In
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil in Órgiva arrested a man for allegedly breaking into a caravan belonging to visiting tourists.
Lanjarón Artillery
by Hugh MacArthur •
Those of you who have noticed that there is a 88mm flak cannon on display at the entrance to Lanjarón might be interested to know there will more.