Several thousand people in the city of Granada have signed a petition to have an alleged child molester imprisoned until the day of his trial. At present, after having spent two weeks in custody in August, he at liberty pending trial.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Órgiva Gasoline Station Raided
by Vivienne Hughes •
On the night of the last Sunday of November, two individuals broke into the gasoline station on the outskirts of Órgiva, setting of the burglar alarm.
No Impunity on Internet
by Martin Myall •
The Policia Nacional in Barcelona have arrested a woman for falsely accusing a man of rape, on Youtube.
Twice Evicted
by Vanessa Bosch •
The Guardia Civil in Padul have arrested a 50-year-old widow, accused of carrying out a theft in a house from which she had been evicted. Her 24-year-old daughter has also been charged.
Severed Hand Case Shelved
by Martin Myall •
A judge has just ordered that the investigation into the severed child’s hand found on a building plot in Granada should be shelved.
Wellington’s Country Estate Controversy
by Vanessa Bosch •
A local from Illora (western Granada), Juan Manuel V., claims that he received a ‘brutal beating’ at the hands of the security guards on the Duke of Wellington’s Estate. For those readers who didn’t know it, the Duke, and his heirs in perpetuity, was awarded a large estate in this area of Granada for his services to the Spanish Crown during the Peninsular War of 1808-1814.
It’s Chestnut Season!
by Vivienne Hughes •
Órgiva held its third year of the Castañada Alpujarreña, which was organised by the Ayuntamiento de Alpujarra de la Sierra, with a helping hand from the Ayuntamiento de Órgiva. The result was hundreds of kilos of chestnuts were roasted and handed around to locals and tourists.
Ambulance Service Cuts
by Martin Myall •
Anybody who has been unfortunate enough to require a course of radiotherapy at Granada’s main hospital will know what an ordeal the ambulance route is, but at the same time, they are grateful for the service.
Almuñécar Hiking Group
by Martin Myall •
Around 20 hikers from Almuñécar enjoyed a walk in the Alpujarra, co-ordinated by the municipal sports board guides, Enrique Garín & Chico Novo.
Forced to Fine?
by Martin Myall •
The municipal police in Granada have complained that they are being coerced by the City Hall to issue fines. This follows two weeks of working to rule; i.e., strictly following regulations, which means that fewer fines are being issued because they are issuing warnings, rather than fines.