The residents of Molvízar (just north of Salobreña) are more than a little concerned over four break-ins during just one night: A pharmacy, the health centre, the sub-post office and a bakery.
Bus Driver Over The Limit
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil arrested a school-bus driver for being five times over the blood-alcohol limit. He had nine school-children passengers on board at the time.
Bars are not Roots
by Martin Myall •
The Tribunal Superior de Justicia for Cantabria has rejected an appeal against an expulsion order. The man lodging the appeal had argued that he had put down roots; i.e., was strongly linked to living here.
The Rubbish Wars
by Martin Myall •
Even as Granada groaned under the weight of 4,000 tonnes of accumulated rubbish, two other Andalusian cities were going through the same calvary: Loja and Sevilla.
Palm Trees Cut Down
by Martin Myall •
As part of the renovation work on Almuñécar’s Plaza Kelibia, the palm trees that graced the square have been cut down, rather than removed for replanting. This action has been criticised by the chief opposition party, the CA. According to the CA, some of the trees were over 10m in height and were very representative…
The Idiosyncracies of the Law
by Martin Myall •
Manuel Hidalgo carries the weight of having buried his young son – an almost insupportable weight for most. But this burden is increased by the seeming injustice behind the Spanish Judicial System.
Roof Gives Way
by Martin Myall •
Abandoned houses in the old town of Almuñécar (San Miguel) continue to cause concern. Recently one such house in Calle San Joaquín caused alarm when part of the roof gave way, with the owner inside. She was unharmed and it was indeed fortunate that the three children were away at school.
Curb on Politicians’ Salaries?
by Martin Myall •
It appears that the Central Government will not be going forward with the plan to reduce the number of town hall across the country – at present there are just over 8,000. However, it is serious on regulating salaries for mayors and councillors.
Motril Fishing Fleet Despairs
by Martin Myall •
“If we were able to at the moment, we said the whole fleet to the scrap yard.” These are the bitter words of the Head of the Fishing Sector at Motril Port.
A7 in 2015
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government has just promised that the A-7 Autovia del Mediterraneo will be completed in 2015.
Kiddies’ Carnival in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
At around six in the evening on the 8th the town hall square (Pl.Constitución) was packed to its edges with parents and their children in fancy dress.
From MP to Postman
by Martin Myall •
Jordi Miralles used to be chauffered around in an official car in his capacity of Member of Parliament for the Catalan Regional Parliament – he now pushes a postman’s delivery trolley.
Judge Refuses Factory Closure Order
by Martin Myall •
A judge has refused to issue a order for activity to cease at the Alhambra brewery in Granada city over excess noise complaints.
Seaside Gazette Trophy
by Martin Myall •
The 9th Annual Teams Match against a combined La Herradura and Almunecar team for the Seaside Gazette Trophy will take place at the Club on Saturday 23rd March at 3pm.
Surway Cruise Offer
by Martin Myall •
Five-day cruise for to North Africa and Portugal from only 215 euros!