It’s official that the work to fix the bridge over the Rules Reservoir won’t commence until the beginning of October. The end of September was originally contemplated.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Dognapping
by Martin Myall •
A couple were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a dog and demanding 200 euros from the owner for its return.
Outlaw to your In-Laws
by Martin Myall •
A young man of 22 was arrested for allegedly stealing 3,700-euros’ worth of jewels from his parent-in-laws’ house in Ogíjares.
The SMS Con
by Vivienne Hughes •
A mobile phone user has managed to force his telephone company to return 650 euros, charged unsolicited premium SMS’s.
Coming Home to Roost
by Martin Myall •
You would have thought that after the Central Government forwarded funds to town halls so that they could pay off their debts to local traders, they would be almost without debt… but you would be wrong.
Two Pedestrians Killed on Autovia
by Martin Myall •
Separated by a couple of hours and ten kilometres, two pedestrians were knocked over and killed on the A-44 autovia near Padul. The two accidents occurred on the evening of the Sunday the 8th.
Art Exhibition in Nigüelas
by Louise Powell •
An group art exhibition will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Hotel El Rincon, Alqueria de los Lentos, Camino de los Molinos in Nigüelas.
Breathtakingly Stupid
by Hugh MacArthur •
What do you do, if you’ve already lost all the points on you driving licence and are about to be pulled over by the traffic police? Deliberately attempt to run over the Guardia Civil policeman is one option, thought one 24-year-old driver.
Lanjarón Honey Museum Blaze
by Martin Myall •
The fire broke out in the laboratory of the honey museum in Lanjarón, which was put out by the quick thinking of the owners and volunteers to hand.
Dolar Warehouse Blaze
by Vivienne Hughes •
Firemen took 24 hours to put out a chemical blaze in a recycling warehouse in Dólar, Guadix on Wednesday the 7th. Fortunately, the staff was on holiday and not due back until the 26th of the month.