Back in February 2024, a 71-year-old man with mobility problems (he uses crutches) was mugged in Motril. The alleged culprit is now standing trial.
Mugger Suspect to Face Judge
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two Workers Injured
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two workers were injured in Motril on Friday after being hit on the head by a beam.
Four Rescues in One Day
by Martin Myall •
The last Saturday of last month, the Guardia Civil Guard were very busy, carrying out four rescues, involving seven people and one fatality.
Cowboy Builder in The Dock
by Martin Myall •
If you’re not a native speaker of English you might not understand the term ‘cowboy’ when referring to a builder; it means somebody who is very unprofessional and botches jobs.
Volunteers Reforesting in Monarchil
by Martin Myall •
Monachil has given over a hillside of publicly own municipal land to volunteers for the planting of trees.
Las Explanadas Botch Job?
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril spokeswoman for Izquierda Unida (IU) Verdes Equo, Inma Omiste, has described the work going on along Las Explanadas as a “botch job.”
Gambullón Lane Widening
by Hugh MacArthur •
Work being carried out on the Camino Gambullón that connects the new Centro de Salud to La Caleta is nearing conclusion, the Mayor says.
Desertus Bikus
by Martin Myall •
Have you heard of Desertus Bikus? Me neither but they’re an interesting lot and the finishing line for this year’s event was Almuñécar, next to Chiringuito Playamar on Velilla Beach, to be precise.
Church Investigate Sexual Abuse
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Episcopal Conference (National Council of Bishops) released figures concerning sexual assaults on minors committed by members of the clergy.
Police Officer Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil arrested a Policia Local officer in Alicante for allegedly placing a tracking device on the car of his ex-partner, with whom he has a young daughter.
Mancomunidad Seat Shuffling
by Martin Myall •
On Monday the 13th of last month, the Salobreña Town Council held an extraordinary plenary session to approve changes its representatives for the Mancomunidad,
You’ve Got to be Kidding!
by Hugh MacArthur •
Last month, a driver was done for drink driving after his car hit a bar-terrace wall, although without causing too much damage.
Las Explanadas Delay
by Martin Myall •
Well, it doesn’t look as if Motril’s Las Explanadas is going to be fully opened to the public any time soon.
Shaky Morning Start
by Hugh MacArthur •
This morning, southern Granada felt the earth tremor which came at 06.06h with the epicentre situated under Jayena 12 kilometres down.
Fishing Fleet Suffering
by Vivienne Hughes •
Five of the twelve local trawlers have been tied up all week because the cost of fishing now exceeds the potential earnings at market.