There was a grass and brush fire in Almuñécar around midday that, although produced a lot of smoke and quickly spread, did not require the helf of Infoca.
Almuñécar Sandovala Fire
by David Darby •
Nine Cars Broken Into
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Motril Policía Local arrested several individuals aged between 20 and 25 years old, suspected of breaking into at least nine parked cars.
Buena Vista & Buen Maridaje
by Martin Myall •
The Maridaje at Restaurante Buena Vista in Otívar last month was a success, judging by the comments from those who had eaten there that evening.
New Police Station Work
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Motril, Luisa García Chamorro, considers that the new police station will be finished before the date foreseen.
No Elderly Saviours
by Martin Myall •
For about five years I used to play in a hotel band knocking out pasodobles for elderly Spaniards because in the winter they were the majority of hotel guests.
Mayor Calls for Caution
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Mayor of Salobreña, María Eugenia Rufino, is worried so she has used social media to call on residents and visitors to exercise caution concerning the pandemic.
Latest Covid Results
by Martin Myall •
Here are the latest figures for the province of Granada. Many villages have not registered any positive PCR readings and are therefore not included
Town Hall Cedes Storeroom
by Vivienne Hughes •
Salobreña Town Hall has ceded a room used by them in the Medical Centre building so that it can be used as extra space for these medical facilities.
ATM Raid Rumbled
by Martin Myall •
An individual was arrested in Almuñécar for attempting to raid an ATM (bank cash machine) on the 21st of August.
Marina Seabed Clean Up
by Louise Powell •
Marina del Este is backing the VI Limpieza Internacional de Fondos Marinos, which will be held on this coming Saturday, the 26th.
Police Check Masks in Cars
by Hugh MacArthur •
Be careful if you’re driving through Motril as the Policía Local have been instructed to keep a close eye on masks being used in vehicles.
Junta on Madrid Second Homes
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Prime Minister of the Regional Government of Andalucia (Junta) said that they would be monitoring second homes on the coast owned by Madrileños.
Salobreña Pensioners Rebel
by Editor •
For many, many weeks, ever Monday religiously pensioners would gather to protest over pensions all over Spain – Salobreña was no exception.
Hospital Crisis Worsens
by Martin Myall •
Hospital Staff at the Virin de las Nieves in Granada are working flat out to prevent the virus spreading to other floors and infecting more personnel.
Almuñécar Shops Raffle Car
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Asociaciones de Comercio de Almuñécar/Herradura is going all out to boost sales in the municipality shops by raffling a car!