A union representative asked for several days off from mining company where he worked, supposedly to carry out union duties. He was lying.
Shooting in the Park
by Martin Myall •
The Provincial Prosecutor’s Office recommends a 5-year-3-month, prison sentence for a man who shot another in a Motril Park.
Man Jumps from House on Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
There was a house fire on Calle Alvarico, in Motril on Thursday that started a little before 16.00h.
Lane Change on the N-323
by Martin Myall •
There will be a change on the N-323 today to cope with the return, weekend traffic from the coast, changing the direction of a third lane.
Salobreña Parking Area Inaugurated
by Martin Myall •
After having been sat, pristine but closed up for weeks, Salobreña has inaugurated the new parking area next to the mini, bus station.
Estación Náutica to Stay
by Martin Myall •
Facing opposition from locals and political parties, Mayor Ruiz Joya has changed his mind concerning the Estación Nautica, which will now not be demolished.
River Silt Replenishes Beaches
by Martin Myall •
The Río Guadalfeo fed not only water to crops, but also sand for the Motril and Salobreña beaches… and then they built the Rules Dam.
Car-Sale/Purchase Fraud
by Gazette Reader •
A reader writes in to warn of a possible scammer involved in the purchase and sale of vehicles on the Costa del Sol & Costa Tropical
Motril Breakwater Not Working
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Motril, Luisa García Chamorro, admitted in Madrid that the breakwater on Playa Granada isn’t working as it should.
New Purpose for Padul Silo
by Martin Myall •
This building has been turned into an Ethnographic Interpretation Centre.
Lobres Road Under Repair
by Hugh MacArthur •
According to Salobreña Town Hall, the sinkhole at the end of the main drag in Lobres is being sorted, but normal traffic flow has only been partially restored.
Almuñécar Hiking Agenda
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar’s Programa de Senderismo 2026 appears to be going well with around 50 participants in the previous walk, so the next one is this Sunday the 22nd and will take in some of the Alpujarra.
Municipal Market Fees Exemption Proposed
by Martin Myall •
Convergencia Andaluza (a.k.a. Benny’s party) has asked the Town Council to exempt Municipal Market leaseholders from fees and having to pay the cost of the technical certificate.
Water Table Affects Archaeological Remains
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Councillor for Culture & Heritage has sought to allay the concerns of residents over the amount of water in archaeological sites around town.
Body of Missing Man Found
by Hugh MacArthur •
The body of a British man in his late 70s, who had gone missing in Nerja a week ago, was found yesterday around midday near the Urbanización Ladera del Mar area, on the muncipal border with Torrox.