In the days of the Franco regime in Spain, Motril awarded a gold medal to the dictator. However, many have called for this honour to be withdrawn… now that you can’t be shot for doing so.
Motril, Franco and his Medal
by Martin Myall •
Paper Edition
News that has been published in the paper edition but not online until now
Salobreña Residents Suggest…
by Martin Myall •
The poll carried out in Salobreña amongst residents to find out how residents viewed the planned future of the old town is complete and the results known.
Cars Burn in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
The fire service and police were called out in Almuñécar to tackle two car fires on Friday the 19th at the entrace to Los Pinos on the N-340.
A Peak at the Past
by Louise Powell •
Would you like to see what the Castillo de San Miguel in Almuñécar looked like during different periods in history? Well, so you will be able to.
Underwater Video Competition
by Louise Powell •
La Herradura Bay has been chosen as the venue for the Campeonato de España de Vídeo Submarino 2021 by the FEDAS.
No La Herradura Fiestas
by Louise Powell •
For the second year running, Almuñécar Town Council has had to cancel the villages fiestas in La Herradura owing to the pandemic.
Ejected by Squatters
by Martin Myall •
A couple that lived near the Camino de Ronda in Granada will have some hard memories to forget of a boarder arrangement that went wrong.
Clamp Down on Plastic Waste
by Martin Myall •
As the accompanying photo demostrates, discarded greenhouse plastic ends up in barrancos and even washed up onto beaches and rocks on the coast.
Keeping Mum’s Death Mum
by Martin Myall •
A woman in Granada faces charges of not informing Seguridad Social of her mother’s death in order to continue receiving her state pension.
A Dog, A Goat & Problems
by Martin Myall •
If there is one thing that will get your dog into overdrive, it is a goat suddenly appearing from nowhere, thumbing its nose at your startled mutt. It normally ends with a good deal of unforeseen activity.