On Saturday the 3rd Vegas del Genil held the I Olimpiadas Rurales – yes, that’s right; the First Rural Olympics
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The 41 towns surrounding the City of Granada, including
Dog Thieves Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
Police arrested three persons, accused of stealing dogs in order to use them in dog fights – an ordeal they rarely survived long.
Car Scratcher Arrested
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil arrested a 67-year-old woman for allegedly keying (scratching with a key) 14 parked cars, bless her.
1,000-Euro Dog Ransom
by Hugh MacArthur •
Well, whether it was technically a ransom or not is questionable but a cost a couple that much to get their two mutts back.
Insurance Porkies on the Rise
by Hugh MacArthur •
The police make one arrest every four days in the province where making false insurance claims are concerned.
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.
Town Hall Electric Cut
by Martin Myall •
(Metropolitan Granada) The Town Hall of Otura had its electricity supply cut for a few hours as a warning over its unpaid electricity bill. The staff saw all their computers and other electrical equipment, as well as the lights, die for a period of one hour – the point had been made.