Dave Toms wrote in asking about whether there are charities or agencies on the Costa Tropical that would handle soon-expiring medication, etc, to be sent to the Ukraine instead of being wasted.
Reader: Can Readers Help?
by Gazette Reader •
Vox vs. Equality Plan
by Martin Myall •
The Motril branch of the far-right party, VOX has lodged an amendment to the 2023 Municipal Budget to eliminate funds set aside for the Plan de Igualdad.
Tortoise Smugglers Caught
by Vivienne Hughes •
Officers from the Guardia Civil stopped a vehicle in Cabezas de San Juan (Sevilla) and upon inspecting the car boot found 112 tortoises, one of which was dead.
Málaga Port Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
Several boats/dinghies caught on fire within Málaga Port this afternoon around 13.00h. Fortunately, nobody was hurt.
Sierra Nevada White At Last!
by Vivienne Hughes •
Yesterday’s rain has brought a sigh of relief from the company that manages the Sierra Nevada ski station because it has left a snowfall on the slopes.
Farewell To Arms
by Martin Myall •
Each year the Guardia Civil destroy thousands of firearms that were either handed in or confiscated during police operations.
Brass Band Plays 70/80s Hits
by Louise Powell •
The Almuñécar Municipal Band will be giving a concert tomorrow evening in honour of Santa Cecilia, who is the Patron Saint of Music.
Medical Centre Plot Accepted
by Vivienne Hughes •
The plot for Salobreña’s projected medical centre has been approved by the Junta, so things have taken a step closer to it actually being built!
Classical Guitar Competition
by Louise Powell •
La Herradura will hold its international, classical-guitar competition next week in the Centro Cívico Auditorium, starting on Tuesday.
Driving Licence Codes
by Hugh MacArthur •
Once upon a time in Spain, you had to have a spare set of glasses in your car or face a fine; nowadays, it’s only a recommendation. However, there are things you should be aware of.
The Demise of a Golf Course
by Martin Myall •
Santa Clara Golf in Otura came about not long before the 2008 economic crisis began, which together with the pandemic, have struck it a mortal blow.
Road-Haulage Strike Flops
by Martin Myall •
By the second day of the road-haulage strike, Tuesday, the drivers who had gone on strike abandoned their efforts because there was no backing.
One For My Baby Concert
by Louise Powell •
The swing/Jazz band, One for My Baby, will be performing on Friday, the 30th of December at 21.00h at the Salobreña Auditorium – We’ll remind you closer to the date in the hard copy.
Trapped under Fallen Branch
by Martin Myall •
A man was injured in Vélez-Málaga when a tree branch fell on him.
Alpujarra Entrance Road Work
by Hugh MacArthur •
So far, 14 construction companies have come forward with their bids for the Alpujarra road-improvement contract from the A-44 to Lanjarón.