The Guardia Civil in Illora in the west of the province continue to investigate the case of a group of people that attempted to lynch a man who allegedly stabbed his wife.
Poniente
News from the west of Granada (Poniente): Loja & Alhama de Granada area
Salar Horse Fair
by Vivienne Hughes •
Over 100 horses, mules and donkeys – even ponies, were on show at the Real Feria del Ganado in Salar in the Poniente de Granada.
Another Earth Tremor
by Hugh MacArthur •
This time the earth shook up in Zafarraya in the Poniente area of Granada, registering 3.5 on the Richter Scale at 07.05h this morning, Saturday the 10th.
Booby Traps Set for Cyclists
by Hugh MacArthur •
Those that like to do trail riding on mountain bikes are finding booby traps on some forest paths and tracks.
Montefrío Safari Lunch
by Vivienne Hughes •
The foreign residents of Montefrío held their Safari Lunch for the third year running on Sunday the 13th, starting in the early afternoon.
Italians Injured on A-92
by Vivienne Hughes •
Three Italians were injured after a lateral collision between a lorry and a bus on the A-92 in the municipality of Salar (near Lojar).
Asking to be Caught
by Hugh MacArthur •
The municipal police in Huétor Vega pulled over a biker after committing a traffic offense – an illegal overtaking manoeuvre.
Car Mechanic Arrested
by Martin Myall •
A car mechanic in Loja has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly installing an incendiary device in a client’s car.
Mussels Threaten Bermejales
by Louise Powell •
The Southern Water Board (CHG) is taking steps to counteract the presence of the freshwater zebra mussels in the Pantano de Bermejales.
Family Rescued after Fall
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil Mountain Rescue Service came to the rescue of a man, his wife and their 6-month old baby at the bottom of a ravine.