A total of 21 cemeteries in the province of Toledo have suffered thefts worth a total of 450,000 euros. So far the Guardia Civil have managed to recuperate 2.200 kilos of ornamental pieces, mostly made out of bronze.
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Suspected Joyrider Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil in Cantabria arrested a teenage driver for driving a car without the knowledge nor permission from the owner, on at least two occasions. Neither did he have a driving licence.
JCB Operator Drowns
by Vivienne Hughes •
The fire service belonging to the autonomous region of Madrid recovered the body of a JCB operator from his semi-submerged vehicle yesterday.
Judge Stabbed over Sentence
by Hugh MacArthur •
Judge María Sonsoles Sanchidrián Velayos was rushed to hospital after being stabbed with a screwdriver by a man she had sentenced unfavourably.
Underage Driver Hits Cyclists
by Hugh MacArthur •
On the 14th of November the Guardia Civil began an investigation into an underage teen driver who managed to knock over two cyclists.
Costly Refusal
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two people, aged 25 and 26, flatly refused to wear a mask, even when supplied with ones by Guardia Civil officers.
Time’s Running Out for Brits
by Martin Myall •
The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has warned drivers with British driving licences that they’re running out of time to exchange them.
Speed Limit Reduction
by Martin Myall •
The Board of Ministers approved a reduction in the speed limit on Tuesday the 10th, effectively dropping the maximum speed from 50kph to 30kph.
Asking for It
by Martin Myall •
A 61-year-old driver was stopped in the early hours of yesterday in the province of Lugo, Galicia – it would have been better for him if they hadn’t.
IMF on Spanish 2021 Budget
by Martin Myall •
The IMF has observed that this is not the moment to increase IVA in Spain, as the Central Government had planned within the 2021 budget proposal.