A familiar face in La Herradura, Sally Parkinson, is preparing for her next African adventure, first reported in the Gazette in 2024.
An African Adventure
by Gazette Reader •
Waste Sensors
by Martin Myall •
The city of Granada is installing sensors in the rubbish hoppers/bins across the city in order improve the waste-collection service.
Fast Response Saves Life
by Vivienne Hughes •
A man in his early 60’s fell to the floor in the Policía Nacional building in Motril where they process ID requests – he had had a heart attack.
Protests againt Maro Tree Felling
by Martin Myall •
Tension remains high in Maro where the Sociedad Azucarera Larios is determined to continue land clearance despite local protests from land tenants.
R.I.P. Mari Pepa
by Martin Myall •
The majority of foreign residents in Motril or indeed along the neighbouring towns on the Costa Tropical, won’t know who Mari Pepa was, but every adult Motrileño will.
Shootout in Alhendin
by Martin Myall •
A man who participated in a gun fight in Alhendin was acquitted by the Provincial Court of Granada, considering that he had acted in self-defence.
Body on El Ruso Beach
by Hugh MacArthur •
A body was found on Playa El Ruso within the municipality of Albuñol on Monday afternoon.
Check It Out
by Martin Myall •
The requirement to have a V16 beacon to use in the case of a breakdown or accident came into effect at the beginning of the year, but it is still causing waves.
A Soggy Dog Story
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Granada Fire Department rescued a dog from the Río Genil where it runs, channelled, through the city of Granada.
Mugger Suspect to Face Judge
by Hugh MacArthur •
Back in February 2024, a 71-year-old man with mobility problems (he uses crutches) was mugged in Motril. The alleged culprit is now standing trial.
Two Workers Injured
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two workers were injured in Motril on Friday after being hit on the head by a beam.
Four Rescues in One Day
by Martin Myall •
The last Saturday of last month, the Guardia Civil Guard were very busy, carrying out four rescues, involving seven people and one fatality.
Cowboy Builder in The Dock
by Martin Myall •
If you’re not a native speaker of English you might not understand the term ‘cowboy’ when referring to a builder; it means somebody who is very unprofessional and botches jobs.
Volunteers Reforesting in Monarchil
by Martin Myall •
Monachil has given over a hillside of publicly own municipal land to volunteers for the planting of trees.
Las Explanadas Botch Job?
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril spokeswoman for Izquierda Unida (IU) Verdes Equo, Inma Omiste, has described the work going on along Las Explanadas as a “botch job.”