A man in his 50s perished in a house fire in Pitres in the upper Alpujarra Granadina early yesterday morning.
Man Dies in House Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Rider Swept Away
by Martin Myall •
The search continues for Adrián, a man in his 20s from Zujaira (Pinos Puente), who went missing yesterday, after being swept away trying to cross a ford on his motorbike
Bangs and Bumps
by Martin Myall •
According to the National Geographic Institute (IGN), the province of Granada experienced a small seismic swarm between 03:32h and 04:58h, with slight tremors felt where they occurred.
Poofs, Priests & Saints
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Granada law courts are investigating the priest in Peligros for an alleged hate crime, after receiving a complaint from a man last March.
Gave Himself Up
by Martin Myall •
A man who brutally assaulted his ex-partner in Motril last month gave himself up to the Guardia Civil in Dúrcal after realising that he was slowly being ‘cornered’ by a police manhunt.
Drivers Trapped in The Snow
by Vivienne Hughes •
Yesterday evening saw dozens of driver trapped in the snow on the A-92 where it passes through the Puerto de la Mora, which lies at 1,380 metres in the Sierra de Huétor.
Inland Snow Expected Today
by Hugh MacArthur •
Although winter hasn’t officially begun, the typical weather of that season has certainly showed up in the province of Granada.
Dúrcal Drug Ring
by Martin Myall •
Members of an alleged, drug-trafficking ring in Dúrcal will stand trial this month and February.
Road Traffic This Christmas
by Martin Myall •
From today at 15.00h until midnight on Tuesday, January the 6th, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) will be out in force to keep an eye on the increased traffic during the Christmas period.
Spontaneous Parking
by Martin Myall •
Whilst it might be difficult to find somewhere to park in the city of Granada, perhaps this is a step too far.