There was a fatal flying accident on Thursday in the Sierra de Loja area involving a paragliding enthusiast in his mid 60s.
Paraglider Pilot Dies
by Martin Myall •
Poniente
News from the west of Granada (Poniente): Loja & Alhama de Granada area
Fireworks Cause Fire
by Martin Myall •
The Feria de Loja concluded yesterday, but not before their firework display caused a fire in an area of wild canes.
Builders Die in Building Collapse
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two Huétor Tájar locals lost their lives this Wednesday in Alcalá de Guadaíra. The tragedy occurred while they were carrying out renovation work on an old municipal building.
Panting to be Arrested
by Martin Myall •
He knew he was in for it; he was sat drunk behind the wheel and was staring through his side window at an officer belonging to Íllora Policía Local, beckoning him to step out.
A-92 Weekend Accident
by Martin Myall •
With long tail-backs already a problem on the A-44 northbound as people pile off the beaches and head inland, over on the A-92 this weekend, there was a crash involving a van.
Paraglider Rescue in Loja
by Martin Myall •
A paraglider flyer had to be rescued by the Guardia Civil in Loja and flown to the General Hospital in the city of Granada.
Road Death in Alhama
by Vivienne Hughes •
A driver in his mid-40s lost his life in an accident within the municipality of Alhama de Granada yesterday.
Honest Kids
by Martin Myall •
It is one of those cases that should not make the news for two reasons: first, because it should be the norm, and second, because good news doesn’t sell.
Underground Shooting Gallery
by Martin Myall •
The news of an impressive illegal arms bust in the province makes a change from busting drug cartels and illegal plantations.
Restoration of Puerta de La Mina
by Louise Powell •
Alhama de Granada has received a grant to restore one of its heritage sites, La Puerta de la Mina.