Two fires and several trees blown down were some of the incidents that the fire service had to tackle during last weekend.
Several Storm-Related Incidents
by Hugh MacArthur •
Strike Off until after Easter
by Vivienne Hughes •
After meeting with the judge, both parties in the labour dispute in Motril (the Town Hall & unions) have agreed to postpone the strike until after Semana Santa.
Guájares Flood Damage Work
by Martin Myall •
The Junta de Andalucía has allocated 97,000 euros for repair works along the Vado del Río de la Toba in Los Guájares caused by recent floods.
Rubbish Collection Changes
by Vivienne Hughes •
Rubbish-collection times have been changed in Almuñécar to cover the Semana Santa period (24th to the 31st).
Motril Cancels Procession
by Hugh MacArthur •
The rain and 60km-per-hour wind put paid to the Semana Santa procession that was to be carried out by Cofradía de La Borriquita on Sunday.
Woman Dies in Salobreña Park
by Hugh MacArthur •
A woman suffered a massive heart attack whilst enjoying the Parque La Fuente de Salobreña.
Brown Slopes
by Martin Myall •
As was expected, the snow on Sierra Nevada has ceased to be crisp white and is instead a dusty brown.
Salobreña Blue Zones Operative
by Martin Myall •
Semana Santa is champing at the bit to begin as is Salobreña Town Hall to nail drivers’ pockets with the Paseo Marítimo Blue Zones!
Hill Fires Come Early
by Martin Myall •
And here we go again with a hill fire barely a week after the most recent one and spring has not even arrived!
Town Hall Thwarts Strike
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall brought a case before the Motril law courts, claiming that the strike committee had not followed the correct procedure in order to convoke a strike.
Immigrants Drown after Boat Sinks
by Vivienne Hughes •
At least three immigrants drowned when their craft capsized yesterday off the coast of Motril.
The Strike: Might & Right
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall in Motril under the PP has had a long history of disputes with its municipal police and municipal cleaning workers.
New Refuse Disposal System
by Vivienne Hughes •
As preparation for the new rubbish collection service in Salobreña, Door-to-Door Selective Waste Collection Service, people will call at doors to explain the system.
Dark Skies and Glowing Sea
by Martin Myall •
No, it’s not something from the Apocalypse but a comparison between the dust-filled skies and an Almuñécar beach lit by fluorescent marine life.
La Almazara Erilla, Nigüelas
by Rowan Carolan •
Around 12,000 years ago life was pretty different. Obviously, I can’t speak from personal experience and writing or blogging hadn’t really caught on by then, so it’s difficult to know for sure.