Tragedy was avoided in Dénia thanks to the rescue of two young children who had drifted out to sea on an inflatable surfboard.
Two Children Adrift
by Vivienne Hughes •
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Man Stung to Death
by Hugh MacArthur •
A beekeeper died after being attacked by a swarm of bees whilst working amongst hives in Alcaine (Teruel, Castlla la Mancha).
Car Airfreshners
by Martin Myall •
Many drivers might not realise that it is illegal do have something dangling from your rearview mirror, such as an airfreshner and can earn you a fine.
Road Accidents Caused by Animals
by Martin Myall •
Road accidents that have been caused by wild animals wandering onto the nation’s roads have doubled in the last ten years.
Gruesome Mistake
by Vivienne Hughes •
It’s summer, kids jump into ponds, swimming pools, off rocks into the sea and into rivers, or are thrown in by their friends; it’s a game but one that ended in an amputated arm.
EU Norm on Smart Phones Etc
by Vivienne Hughes •
As of last Friday, the 20th of June, a new EU regulation entered into force that affects mobiles and tablets.
Police Van Attacked
by Hugh MacArthur •
Spanish police, in cooperation with the British National Crime Agency (NCA) and EUROPOL arrested five supects allegedly behind an assault on a police van carrying a British prisoner.
Dangerous Biker Airbags?
by Martin Myall •
There’s a lot of talk going on about the official airbag jackets for Guardia Civil riders; about how they are potentially dangerous.
AECC Warns About Sun Exposure
by Vivienne Hughes •
Skin cancer has increased by 40% in the last four years, according to the Asociación Española contra el Cáncer.
Road Signs
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish road authorities have redesigned several road signs, both for logical reasons and for an ideaological one.