A funeral is probably the most painful reunion if it is for somebody that you love and any hitches in the protocol can be devastating, like when the hearse gets lost.
Calle Estacíon Facelift
by Martin Myall •
The Mancomunidad Chairman, Rafael Caballero, had a stomp around Otívar, accompanied by Paco, the Mayor (Francisco Robles) together with the Head of Aguas y Servicios, Alejandro Jurado.
Wind Warning on Autovia
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Meteorlogical Agency (Aemet) has warned drivers using the A-44, especially where it passes through Lecrín Valley, to drive with extra care owing to high winds.
The Bogus Son Ruse
by Hugh MacArthur •
Consequently, officers specialising in cybercrime are conducting an investigation to get to the bottom of incidents where victims have lost between €4,000 and €10,000. The modus operandi of these scammers is to send out mass SMS or on instant messaging apps such as Whatsapp. They pose as the daughter or son of an intended victim,…
Salobreña Spruces Up
by Martin Myall •
All of the seaside towns along the Costa Tropical announced prior to Semana Santa that they had been busy getting their beaches ready for the Easter crowds. Salobreña was no exception.
Chihuahua Killed by Pit-Bull Terrier
by Martin Myall •
A pit-bull terrier attacked and killed a chihuahua in March whilst the owner was walking it in a park in the city of Granada.
2024 Provincial Road Deaths
by Hugh MacArthur •
Despite Europe’s goal to have zero road deaths by 2050, last year was a bloody one in the province of Granada with a total of 45 deaths on the roads; 2023 ‘only’ saw 29.
Buses Attacked with Stones
by Martin Myall •
Buses that do the northern suburb of Granada route have sporadically suffered from having stones thrown at them, which leads to them being assigned police escorts.
Diver Rescued in La Herradura
by Vivienne Hughes •
A diver had to be rescued yesterday and taken by an air-ambulance helicopter to a hospital in Eastern Málaga.
Underground Shooting Gallery
by Martin Myall •
The news of an impressive illegal arms bust in the province makes a change from busting drug cartels and illegal plantations.
Teens Rescued in the Alpujarra Alta
by Martin Myall •
It might be spring but the Guardia Civil, mountain-rescue teams (GREIM) are still needed to rescue people trapped on snow-covered hillsides and mountains.
International Monuments Day
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar Town Hall has announced that the municipality’s museums and castles will have free admission on the 18th, which is the International Monuments and Sites Day.
Are Cockroaches Choosy?
by Martin Myall •
Cockroaches used to be a problem only in the warmer months from late spring to early autumn but now you can find them in your home in winter.
Overturned Lorry Blocks A-92
by Hugh MacArthur •
An articulated lorry tipped over on the A-92 yesterday on the Almería-bound lanes, completely blocking them.
Our Reservoirs
by Martin Myall •
With this abnormal but very welome amount of rain that Spain has received, most autonomous regions have their reservoirs over 70% full on average.