More work in progress in the Plaza de San José, where the work to replace the dodgy paving in the square is well underway.
Las Maravillas Sports Centre
by David Darby •
Work has commenced on the construction of a new sports centre in Las Maravillas, all financed by the Plan Proteja de la Junta de Andalucía.
Cantarriján Shuttle Service
by David Darby •
Although greeted with some reticence, the mini bus system to take bathers down to the naturist beach in Cantarriján has broken last year’s record, by transporting more than 24,000 people to the beach in just two months!
False Burglary Claim?
by David Darby •
The Guardia Civil have arrested a 63-year-old local man, originally from Denmark, for allegedly making a false claim that his house had been burgled and completely cleaned out to the tune of 125,000 euros.
New Roundabouts
by David Darby •
The main news covered by Ideal has been the completion of the road works putting roundabouts in la Rambla de Espinar and San Antonio.
New Motril Writer
by Editor •
Héloïse Nolan has returned to write the Motril Section, with her very Gazette-humour take on things and informative insight into living in Motril.
Motril Port Moves Forward
by Héloïse Nolan •
The Port of Motril is on the verge of taking a great leap forward with the arrival of the German shipping line OPDR, represented by Mediterranean Erhartd here in Spain.
Flea Market Mystery
by Héloïse Nolan •
Rumours have been floating around Motril that a car boot sale opened in the summer on the Avenida de Los Alamos next to the Mercadona supermarket…
Avenida de Salobreña Chaos
by Héloïse Nolan •
Just when we thought it was safe to scoot around Motril free of roadworks earlier this year, we suddenly had the Avenida de Salobreña cordoned off without much prior warning.
Bizarre Cable Support
by Héloïse Nolan •
A most bizarre way to hold up some pretty heavy electrical cabling was spotted outside a fruit warehouse on the outskirts of Motril last week…
Tanatorio Controversy
by Héloïse Nolan •
Motril tanatorio (funeral parlour), which was opened in 2008 to the east of Motril, going towards the village of Puntalón, is in the news again.
Rubish Tax Rise
by Héloïse Nolan •
Rubbish collection bills were received by residents in the Motril area earlier this month and did we get a surprise. A massive 40% rise on last year.
Eco-Policemen
by Editor •
Two ‘Ecological Policemen’ will be keeping an eye on Salobreña’s environmental health.
Rubish Collector Injured
by Editor •
A rubbish collection operator had his arm caught in the lorry’s loading mechanism – which is not recommended.
Tougher Police Fines
by Editor •
The Local Police of Salobreña intend to toughen up fines against bike riders without helmets and ‘discotheque cars; i.e. cars with sod-off music reproduction equipment, which