A play park literally sank into an underground car park in Santander. Fortunately, this happened in the early hours of the morning and nobody was hurt.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Better the King of Beggars…
by Martin Myall •
Thousands of Guardia Civil, Sergeant Majors are refusing promotion to 2nd Lieutenant because of the drop in pay and prestige.
Heart Attack at the Wheel
by Hugh MacArthur •
Around the middle of last month the Guardia Civil saved the life of a woman who had suffered a heart attack at the wheel with her young son onboard.
Caravan Arson Death
by Editor •
A 32-year-old Spanish man has been arrested for murder after he allegedly set fire to somebody’s caravan with the occupants inside.
Three Sudden Deaths
by Hugh MacArthur •
Thursday and yesterday saw the deaths of three people across Spain; a tractor driver and two men out walking in different parts of the country.
Driving The Tracks
by Hugh MacArthur •
At the beginning of the month there was a collision between a train and a car that had been driving along the rails in Galicia for reasons unknown.
Evil Vet & Dastardly Hunters
by Vivienne Hughes •
Seven locals from Tierra de Barros (Badajoz) were arrested for cruelty to animals. Also arrested was a vet charged with the same and forgery.
Where Weapons Go To Die
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil posts at Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have melted down just over 6,000 weapons.
Six Hours No Heartbeat
by Editor •
It’s all over the news; a British woman survives six hours with her heart stopped, thanks to Spanish doctors in Barcelona.
God, Death & Minors
by Martin Myall •
Police investigation under Operación Brinca has brought about two arrest in Alarcón and Madrid in connection with the intended sexual abuse of minors.