Convergencia Andaluza (CA) has demanded explanations following the disappearance of the banner put up by the family of Miguel Ávila Padial outside the Casa de La Cultura in Almuñécar.
Miguel Ávila Padial
by Martin Myall •
Brit Tourist’s Life Saved,
by Hugh MacArthur •
A British tourist in his 50s suffered a sudden heart attack, walking in the company of his family in Nerja on Sunday.
High Speed Pursuit
by Martin Myall •
Málaga Policía Local arrested a 35-year-old man after he fled a traffic stop and led officers on a dangerous 6-km chase through the city.
A Day of Mishaps & Deaths
by Martin Myall •
We can start with the body found floating in La Herradura Bay, but there was also a death in Dúrcal and an accident involving a van and a pedestrian on a crossing in Almuñécar.
Sierra Nevada Hike
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar’s Municipal Sports Department organised a successful hiking day-out to the Sierra Nevada as part of its 2026 Hiking Programme.
Workshops For Dog Owners
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Montemar Canine Centre in Salobreña organised a free workshop on dog training last weekend.
Slow Justice
by Martin Myall •
The Provincial Court of Granada will try three men on the 25th for passing off forged bank notes in motril. However, the incident took place 23 years ago, in November 2002.
Alcohol Consumption in Spain
by Martin Myall •
Alcohol consumption is falling sharply in Spanish society, especially amongst young people… and it’s not because they think that it is too expensive.
Spam Calls & Scams
by Martin Myall •
Are you tired of your phone getting calls, at any time of day, from unknown numbers? Well, join the club.
Axarquia Seabed Clean-Up
by Vivienne Hughes •
Rincón de la Victoria, Councillor for Beaches, Sergio Díaz, explained that this Sunday, the 7th a seabed clean-up will consist of around 50 people including divers and volunteers off Playa de La Cala del Mora
XXVII Feria Gastronómica
by Louise Powell •
The XXVII Feria Gastronómica opened yesterday afternoon in its usual location in the Parque El Majuelo, and will run until Sunday afternoon.
N-340 Collision Causes Chaos
by Hugh MacArthur •
A brutal road accident yesterday on the N-340 between Motril and Salobreña claimed the life of a 29-year-old man and four people injured to varying degrees, one seriously.
Draft Bill Threatens Chiringuitos
by Martin Myall •
There is a ripple of considerable concern passing through the Costa Tropical chiringuitos following the news that the Central Government is planning changes.
Burglary Suspects Caught
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil in Almuñécar arrested a couple in their 40s, accused of several crimes between May the 25th and the 30th.
A Bus Stop Needed?
by Vivienne Hughes •
The far-left party, Izquierda Unida (IU) in Salobreña expressed its satisfaction over the imminent inauguration of the new Centro de Salud but said there could be problems.