The Guardia Civil moutain-rescue unit, GREIM, rescued two people in two separate call outs on Sierra Nevada last weekend.
Sierra Nevada Rescues
by Vivienne Hughes •
Testing for Glaucoma
by Paula Anthony •
The 12th of March was the World Glaucoma Day; an illness that affects 3% of the population, which together with diabetes, is a prime cause of blindness.
Arrest over A Murder
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional have carried out the arrest of a suspect thought to be behind a murder in Barrio de San Antonio in Motril.
Absolutely Insane
by Martin Myall •
Who in their right mind would take his dog for a walk on a lead along an autovía… riding a bicycle?
Nevada Shopping Centre Grows
by Editor •
A bit of news for the ladies because the Nevada Shopping Centre, has increased the number of premises with more shops and bars/restaurants.
Too Loud Too Often
by Martin Myall •
The owner of a disco-car; i.e., a car done out with hi-fi loudspeakers, whose music was blasting out on Friday night, ended up under arrest.
El Tío de Padul
by Martin Myall •
A French pop group came up with a song about Padul in the Valle de Lecrín, which grows on you, we warn you!
Nerja Councillor Jumps Ship
by Martin Myall •
The jockeying for position for the coming Municipal Elections in May causes some politicians to jump ship, which is the case of the one councillor in Nerja.
Unrest over Market Relocation
by Martin Myall •
The Zaidín street market was supposed to set up yesterday at its new location on Calle Baden Powell, alongside the river (near Carrefour) but trouble was afoot.
Rovides
by Vivienne Hughes •
Why would you need the services of a qualified lawyer when purchasing or selling a property in Spain?
Fined in A Supermarket Parking?
by Martin Myall •
The DGT has come up with some fun fines, such as abandoning a shopping trolley in a supermarket car park, for instance.
La Herradura Fiestas
by Louise Powell •
The San José fiestas in La Herradura are well underway, having begun on Thursday and will last until Sunday.
Alhambra Staff Strike?
by Louise Powell •
There’s a chance that the staff at the Alhambra monument could be going on strike on the 5th and 6th of next month; i.e., right in the middle of Semana Santa.
Polemic Punto Limpio
by Martin Myall •
The PP branch of Salobreña has criticised the state of the Punto Limpio (rubbish collection point) and aula didáctica (classroom) on the same premises in Lobres.
Investigated over Costa Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 37-year-old man is under investigation as a suspect for the fire caused in Polopos earlier this month. He is likely to face a charge of gross negligence.