The Guardia Civil in Atarfe managed to track down three individuals that beat the crap out of a driver in order to steal his car.
Baza Gets ITV Centre
by Editor •
Baza has always been a bother when it comes to getting a vehicle through an ITV inspection, because the inspections centre was 18 kilometres away. The previous mayor in 1992 managed to get an ITV centre for the area but after a bout of sulking from Guadix, the Junta decided to place it equidistant between the two towns – which pleased nobody.
Mother-in-Law Wasn’t Murdered
by Editor •
A trial by jury concluded with a couple being found ‘not guilty,’ of deliberately shooting the woman’s mother. This was just as well because the man had already been in prison pending trial since 2009. The man, however, was found guilty of the illegal possession of a firearm.
Brit Attacked by Dog
by Editor •
21-year-old English woman was attacked by a bull terrier as she strolled along the Camino del Sacromonte
Feria Gastronomica – Herradura
by Editor •
The village celebrated its first Feria Gastronmica – Almunecar style – on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of this month. Considering that this tapa-cum-gourmet party was the first attempt, it didn’t go too badly with dozens of people turning up and around 10 restaurant stalls. The food was excellent and it wasn’t too difficult to…
British Consulate Road Show
by Martin Myall •
The British Consulate in Malaga is holding an informative road show event for British residents in Spain. The event will be taking place on 15th June in the Casa de la Cultura in Alhaurin el Grande, Malaga, and is open to all.
Pre-Vote Manoeuvres
by Editor •
Outgoing Mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides, has preempted his looming Saturday defeat at the swearing in ceremony.
World Wonky News – June
by David Darby •
A summary of world news on a satirical level, looking at some of the crazier happenings during May for the June edition of the Seaside Gazette. By Dave Darby
National News – June
by Duncan Inglis •
A summary of Spanish national news, collected throughout May for the Seaside Gazette June edition. Written by Duncan Inglis
Spanish Politics
by Editor •
The local and regional elections dealt a severe blow to the Central Government; indeed to the whole of the PSOE on a national level. Although Andalucía didn’t hold regional elections, unlike the majority of Spanish autonomous regions, the damage was still keenly felt because over a thousand town halls in Andalucía, as well as provincial councils, participated and were royally smitten.
End of an Era?
by Editor •
Now, with the election night just under a week ago, more information has been forthcoming. For example, the defection of Daniel Barbero from the Mayor’s councillor list had catastrophic results over in La Herradura, which will be covered in that section.
Annual Gastro Fair, Majuelo
by Editor •
First off, a reminder that the annual Gastronomic Fair – this year it’s the 13th anniversary – will be held, as is the custom, in the Parque Botánico, El Majuelo, taking place on the 17th, 18th and 19th.
Flamenco Show
by Editor •
More cultural news, this time in the Casa de la Cultura, where on the 9th of June you will be able to see a flamenco performance to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Escuela de Baile de María Goméz, La Canestera. It will be a special gala event.
Cyril’s Gone
by Editor •
Cyril’s gone, but when you consider that he was born during the Great War (18/02/1915) you can only conclude that he had a bloody good innings.
More on the Almunecar Elections
by Editor •
Although there is another article dedicated to the election results in Almunecar, it’s worth mentioning a couple of things here.