The complete programme for commemoration of the 450th anniversary of the La Herradura Bay shipwreck
Motril Police Confiscate Eight Gun Replicas.
by Martin Myall •
After the Policía Local in Motril received a phone call from concerned members of the public about a man, armed to the teeth, firing shots into the air in a busy street, they decided to pop around and have a look.
Not Much Fe in Santa Fe
by Martin Myall •
The couple who hold the contract for running the municipal tow truck are set to lose their house to the bank because the Town Hall hasn’t paid them.
Butt Shot – Wonky World
by David Darby •
Following the tragic shooting incident in Colorado, USA, that left 12 people dead, needless to say that people are a little bit jumpy when it comes to shots being fired in movie theatres.
So, when police in Nevada received a call saying that shots had been heard during a showing of ‘The Bourne Legacy,’ they obviously took the matter rather seriously, dispatching several units.
Farewell Cash, Credit Cards, and Cash Registers!
by Zen2net •
Have you ever wanted to not have to use (and carry) cash or credit/debit cards and not have to deal with long lines at cash registers? Well, by 2020 (a mere 8 years away) there is a reality that we could face which is that the majority of payment transactions will be made electronically.
Lottery Winnings to be Taxed
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Government has included a 20% tax on lottery winnings over 2,500 euros – such a tax has always been considered a no-no in Spain, even by Franco.
Finally The Rains
by Martin Myall •
Parched southern Spain has been heavily hit by downpours on Friday, with the loss of ten lives.
Karaoke Killer – Wonky World
by David Darby •
There are quite a few people who dislike karaoke with a passion, however, that hatred of listening to awful renditions of beautiful songs does not usually run to murder, but it has been known.
Parliament vs Protestors?
by Martin Myall •
Images of the protest demonstration outside the parliament building in Madrid have gone around the world and the consequences are still being played out.
Saturday 29th Women’s Rejuvenate Day
by Martin Myall •
Welcoming all you gorgeous women to a special Revive and Rejuvenate Day on Punta de la Mona in La Herradura Saturday 29th of September from 11 am to 4pm.
Synchronized Swimming out of Synch
by Martin Myall •
The euphoria experience during and after the Olympics was burst asunder by a scandal involving the revered Spanish synchronized swimming team. it seems that the ex-coach, Anna Tarrés, applied US Marine-type psychology on her charges.
Domestic Violence
by Martin Myall •
When it come to domestic violence, or wife-beating, over the whole of Spain, on average we lose around one woman every five days during the course of a year.
Granada Firemen and Police Rebel
by Martin Myall •
The Granada-city municipal police and fire service picketed the city hall to complain over increase in their working week, imposed by a central-government decree.
Dairy Herds Disappearing
by Martin Myall •
“If this continues the way it is going, there won’t be any dairy cows in left in Granada,” said on dairy-herd owner in Churriana (Granada outskirts).
Left to Starve
by Martin Myall •
Twenty abandoned dogs, seven of which had already starved to death, were discovered in an empty, luxury villa near in the Urbanización Cortijo del Aire in Albolote.