The good folk… and the bad ones, will have a chance to vote in a referendum on whether they want a Casa de la Cultura or not. Not only ‘if,’ but where.
Alpujarra
News from La Alpujarra
Teen Torched Councillor’s Car?
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 13-year-old lad in Lanjarón is the prime suspect for the torching of a councillor’s car; the Concillor for Sports, Juan Manuel Jiménez, on the 24th of March.
Dodgy Dealings in Lanjaron?
by Vanessa Bosch •
The conservative Mayor of Lanjarón, Eric Escobedo, has accused the previous socialist mayor of corruption.
Biker and Shepherd before Judge
by Vivienne Hughes •
It was back in September 2010 when a shepherd and a motorcyclist came to blows in Polopos; over two years later they stand accused of mutual attempted murder.
Old House New Use
by Vivienne Hughes •
Deep in the Alpujarra, there is a hamlet called Mairena, which is a municipal dependency of Nevada. This rural cluster has a population of only 247 inhabitants. One of them, a 37-year-old man, was arrested for allegedly converting old school housing into a thriving Marihuana plant nursery.
Councillor’s Car Torched
by David Darby •
Persons unknown have destroyed a vehicle belonging to Juan Manuel Jiménez Gutiérrez, PP councillor for sports, Civic Participation and Youth in Lanjarón.
Sleepy Burglar
by David Darby •
At seven o’clock one morning in Lanjarón, a British resident of the town arrived home to find that his key did not work in the lock of the front door. His suspicions were further aroused when he noticed that two small decorative windows in the door were also broken.
Local Businesses Help Out
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Lanjarón Town Hall has paid homage to two local transport firms for distributing Cruz Roja, food aid free of charge.
Dream Home Becomes Nightmare
by Martin Myall •
Two men have been sentenced to 1-year’s imprisonment for selling a property that was simply not theirs to sell.
Neko’s Amorous Adventure
by Martin Myall •
There is not doubt about it that the online social networks have made it possible to find old friends, relations and… lost dogs; such is the case of Neko.