Work on the roadside of the N-340 on either side of the Punta de la Mona tunnel is continuing. Drainage is being improved by turning the earth culverts into a concrete ones.
Englishman Found Guilty
by Editor •
A court in Motril has found an Englishman, resident of Castell de Ferro, guilty of causing bodily harm to his wife.
Tree Controversy
by Editor •
Anybody who has walked or driven past Las Esplanadas in the town centre will have seen workers and machinery operating on the garden area. However, this has generated quite a bit of controversy because the PSOE claim that old trees are being indiscriminately cut down and the stumps uprooted.
New Shopping Centre?
by Editor •
A commercial centre to rival Málaga’s Centro Comercial, El Ingenio has been on the cards for a while, but now it finally looks like it is going to happen. The location will be just across the road from Al Campo, where the road works have been taking place – you know; the eastern entrance into Al Campo, on the roundabout.
New Bicycle Lane
by Editor •
The new bicycle lane from the Esplanadas, all the way down to the port was in inaugurated on the 21st,
Goodbye Summer
by Dave Nichols •
As I write this, in mid – September, all one can really say is, “Phew.” The August heat has gone, most of the Tourists, ditto, and we can get back to life as we planned to live it when we came here!
Eco Rastro News
by Dave Nichols •
As we get back to normal, by the time you read this, the next Eco Rastro (told you I’d carry on calling it that) will have been held, in El Parque de la Fuente, on October 2nd (not on the online edition, mind).
New Police Station Inaugurated
by Dave Nichols •
Even more exciting news (it’s a sloooow news month!). Your Local Police Department has now moved to new, larger premises. Oh, yes! In a much-heralded event…
New Police Station Necessary?
by Dave Nichols •
Now, it’s been a long time since I was accused of being anywhere to the left of Genghis Khan, politically. But…
Empadronamiento: Its Importance
by Dave Nichols •
If you are not signed up on the empadronamiento with your local Town Hall, then you should do so, soon. You have until the end of October to do it and to register to vote in the upcoming local elections.
Did You Know?
by Dave Nichols •
In the “Did you know this” column, here’s something with which to baffle all your friends. Just how many ‘Sons of Molvízar’ do you think have joined the ranks of La Guardia Civil? Given it’s a small village of about 2,500 souls, and La Guardia is a relatively new organization? (Founded in 1844 – Ed)…
Local Politics
by Dave Nichols •
A couple of pieces regarding local politics (I told you elections were on the agenda, didn’t I?). Firstly, the PSOE has been complaining about the state of the facilities (nursing homes) for the elderly in both Salobreña and Lobres. Apparently, the facilities are worse than useless, Not even a glass of clean water is available,…
Publication Update: October
by Editor •
The monthly update on when and where to find your October issue Gazettes!
Beware: General Strike
by Editor •
The threatened national general strike for the 29th of September now looks inevitable, therefore please take this into account in your travel and other arrangements for the day.
The Circus is Here!
by Editor •
Probably the most famous circus in the world can be seen in city of Granada from the 29th of September to the 3rd of October… We’re talking about the Canandian Cirque Du Soleil. You had better hurry, because all entrance tickets are already nearly all sold out