The Provincial Law Courts in Sevilla revoked a lower court’s sentence over the suspect’s way of walking.
Sentence Revoked over Man’s Gait
by Martin Myall •
Rubbish Bins Torched
by Hugh MacArthur •
Vandals have been active again in the old town of Salobreña.
Jete Death Cancels Fiesta
by Vivienne Hughes •
Out of respect for the recent death of a teenage girl in the village, the Town Hall cancelled the Three Kings parade last Friday.
Injured Hiker Rescued
by Martin Myall •
Weekends; be they in the winter or summer, bring news of road accidents and those who need rescuing up in the mountains. This weekend was no different.
N-340 Biker Death
by Hugh MacArthur •
A biker lost his life yesterday on the N-340 near Torrenueva Costa after losing control of the motorbike soon after leaving the tunnel on the Carchuna side.
Disappearing Dreams
by Martin Myall •
A total of 60 families invested in a building development in Taramay, Almuñécar, putting money down for a flat there.
Illegal Puppy Sale Bust
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Policía Nacional have rescued over 100 animals, mostly puppies of various breeds, in the possession of a nationwide set-up to sell them.
Benaudalla Burglar Caught
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil arrested a man in his 30s, suspected of carrying out two burglaries in Vélez de Benaudalla.
Brand Forgeries Confiscated
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Local in Motril confiscated over 345 falsified brand-name products from the mercadillo municipal one morning.
Lacking Forethought & Planning
by Martin Myall •
A 64-year-old man was arrested for the theft of a mobile phone worth 800 euros… but that’s not what got him caught. Read on…
Masks in Hospitals & Medical Centres
by Martin Myall •
The Minister of Public Health for the Central Government, Mónica García, has called upon autonomous regions to make mask use obligatory in medical centres, too.
Rain & Snow
by Martin Myall •
We just checked the Sierra Nevada webcams and there is plenty of snow off the slopes; i.e., not provided by the snow cannons.
Xmas Trees with A Difference
by Vivienne Hughes •
For children, Christmas trees are special and for the children of Torrenueva Costa, more so, because there are 13 very special ones there.
Josefa Passed Away at Home
by Vivienne Hughes •
You might remember the name of Josefa Castilla – you certainly will, if you live in Vélez de Benaudalla – who returned to her place of birth to die.
Reader: Alfa Mar
by Gazette Reader •
Good morning Martin, Happy New Year! I hope 2024 is starting out great for the Seaside Gazette.