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.
Lecrin Valley
News from Granana (Lecrin Valley): melegis,mondujar,restabal,padul,durcal
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.
Bungee Jumping Death Trial
by Martin Myall •
(COE03) According to court findings, the death of the young Englishwoman, Kleyo, in July, 2015, could have been avoided had there been a second monitor at hand.
Bungee Death Judicial Update
by Vivienne Hughes •
(DEL) Readers will remember the bungee-jumping accident on a bridge between Béznar and Lanjarón, resulting in the death of a young British woman – the trial is reaching its conclusion.
Musketeers in the Valley
by Martin Myall •
(MAD) The Lecrin Town Hall, which is responsable for several villages, is hopeen to see hundred of people turning up for the Beznar Fiestas this coming weekend.