Dúrcal woke one Sunday morning to find over a dozen cars with their tyres punctured – nice way to start the day if you’re in a rush!
Lecrin Valley
News from Granana (Lecrin Valley): melegis,mondujar,restabal,padul,durcal
Farmer Trapped under Tractor
by Martin Myall •
A farmer in Nigüelas (Valle de Lecrín) was seriously injured when his tractor turned over, trapping him underneath.
Opposition To Pylon Invasion
by Martin Myall •
The question is whether the local opposition to the overhead, HT-line project that criss-cross Valle de Lecrín is justified or not.
Dúrcal Murder Reverberations
by Vivienne Hughes •
The murder of a young woman in Dúrcal has brought the issue of gender violence to the forefront. All over the province and even further afield, there have been numerous protests and condemnation issued by town halls.
Antique Firearms Confiscated
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 65-year-old Dúrcal local was arrested after it was discovered that he had several unlicenced firearms in his house.
Bogus Priest Arrested
by Martin Myall •
The Municipal Police in Dúrcal arrested a bogus priest for fraud – but it’s a long story.
Padul Flooding
by Hugh MacArthur •
A cloud burst over Padul yesterday produced 40 litres per sq/m and in just under one hour, resulting in extensive flooding.
Padul Mayor Burgled
by Hugh MacArthur •
Padul has been suffering a wave of break-ins & robberies, and not just nocturnal ones because one even occurred at eleven in the morning.
A Handbrake Turn of Events
by Hugh MacArthur •
A resident of Padul (Valle de Lecrín) had to be hospitalised after being knocked down by her own car.
Durcal, Órgiva Salobreña Bust
by Hugh MacArthur •
Fifteen people were arrested after being netted in the police anti-drugs-&-money-laundering operation, Cartusian, one of whom was from Salobreña.