A 13-year-old lad in Lanjarón is the prime suspect for the torching of a councillor’s car; the Concillor for Sports, Juan Manuel Jiménez, on the 24th of March.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Dodgy Dealings in Lanjaron?
by Vanessa Bosch •
The conservative Mayor of Lanjarón, Eric Escobedo, has accused the previous socialist mayor of corruption.
Tough Times for The Police
by Martin Myall •
A municipal police officer from Santa Fe, Granada, was reduced to having to shout for help when dealing with thieves because the don’t have any radio/walk talkies.
They’re Still Not Listening
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor if Zubia (PP) has raised the salary of the Councillor of the Economy and in passing awarded himself a salary 45,000 euros. Oh, and he has raised the expense quota for attending a council meeting from 113 euro to 195 euros.
Gypsy Clan Clash
by Vanessa Bosch •
A squabble between two gypsy families in Loja, in the Poniente de Granada was settled by the Council of the Elders – a rarely used dispute measure.
British Embassy’s Newsletter for April
by Martin Myall •
Here is an extract, providing points relevant to this province, from the Newsletter sent by the British Embassy in Madrid.
Sad Day in Jayena
by Vanessa Bosch •
Sunday the 14th saw the burial of Marcos H.M. who had been knocked over and killed in Malaga Friday night. Jayena is his mother’s home town and where his remains will rest.
Biker and Shepherd before Judge
by Vivienne Hughes •
It was back in September 2010 when a shepherd and a motorcyclist came to blows in Polopos; over two years later they stand accused of mutual attempted murder.
Repaired for Demolition
by Martin Myall •
Flat owners in the Santa Adela district (Zaidin) of Granada are obligated by law to carry out repairs to their property, even though its is awaiting demolition.
Faulty Planning
by Martin Myall •
One burglar in Maracena had a seriously lack of foresight when he decided to rob a mattress shop – it’s next-door neighbour was the Guardia Civil post. This intrepid 39-year-old was caught red handed, not unsurprisingly.