Last weekend the municipal police of Motril were busy arresting people carrying large sharp objects with dubious intentions.
Firemen Down A Hole
by Martin Myall •
The Local-Area Council, (Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa Tropical) has organised a potholing course for the firemen of the towns along the Costa Tropical. Fourteen firemen in all, are being instructed in how to carry out rescue missions in caves, mines and crevices.
Pro-Probiotics – Anti-Antibiotics
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Bacteria had to compete with a standard antibiotic for the best treatment option of repeated urinary tract infections (UTI).Bacteria had to compete with a standard antibiotic for the best treatment option of repeated urinary tract infections (UTI).
Dutch researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial that involved 250 postmenopausal women (an age group at higher risk) with histories of at least three UTIs in the previous year. The women received either a standard dose of the antibiotic Trimethprim-Sulfamethoxazole once at night time or a standard dose of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus reuteri twice daily.
Dutch researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial that involved 250 postmenopausal women (an age group at higher risk) with histories of at least three UTIs in the previous year. The women received either a standard dose of the antibiotic Trimethprim-Sulfamethoxazole once at night time or a standard dose of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus reuteri twice daily.
Japan and Subtropical Fruit
by Martin Myall •
A Japanese film crew have been in La Herradura for a documentary on subtropical fruit in Spain. They have been visiting Finca San Ramón. and filming chirimoya, mango, guayaba, avocado, carambola and papaya plantations
Calls for Town Hall Intervention
by Martin Myall •
Eighteen workers from the combined staff of the Acuario de Fauna Mediterránea and the Parque Ornitológico Loro Sexi; both in Almuñécar, demonstrated in front of the Town Hall, calling for the Mayor to take action.
Medical Attrition in the Province
by Martin Myall •
Not only leading up to the General elections did Mariano Rajoy promise that he wouldn’t make any cuts to Education or Health, but he reiterated the pledge upon reaching power. However, he was soon to go back on his battered word.
Live Music in Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
Right at the top of town, in front of the Paseo de la Flores, you will find La travesia where you are guaranteed to find live entertainment most days of the week. Here is their programme:
Guitar Concert La Herradura
by Martin Myall •
On Friday the 2nd, international composer/guitarist, Gary Ryan, will be performing at the La Herradura Civic Centre. Gary Ryan is also a teacher at the Royal College of Music in London.
Granada Jazz Festival
by Martin Myall •
33rd Annual Festival Internacional de Jazz de Granada, the most important in Andalucía and one of the oldest in Europe will be held at the Teatro Municipal Isabel la Católica in Granada, from the 8th to the 18th of November.
Exhibition in La Italiana
by Martin Myall •
The Barroc-deco, La Italiana Café in Almuñécar is staging an exhibition of photography, paintings and ceramics on the 3rd of November at 17:00h.
The Last Tango in Motril
by Martin Myall •
For Tango lovers, you’ll have an opportunity to see such a show entitiled, La Reina del Plata on Saturday 10th November at 20.30h at Motril’s Teatro Calderon de la Barca.
American Club AGM
by AICN •
News from the 17th October American Club AGM and on the coming End-of-Year Bash on November 10th at the Hotel Almazara, Nerja
Gasmen Steal from 81-Year Old?
by David Darby •
The Guardia Civil in Granada have arrested two men, one aged 55 and other 28, for reportedly stealing 1,700 euros from an 81-year-old woman in La Rábita
Fast and Infuriating
by David Darby •
The opposition parties in La Mojonera (Almería) have accused the Mayor of putting his speeding fine down as a municipal expense.
Helicopter School Lacks Licence
by David Darby •
It has been reported that the heliport in Nagüeles (Marbella) has been operating without the correct licences. They have not only been supplying fuel, flying photographic routes but also giving flying lessons.