Spanish law courts have given the go-ahead for a Colombian drug baron, who had been living in Motril, to be extradited to Brazil.
Drug Baron Extradited
by Vivienne Hughes •
Yacht Aground Update
by Hugh MacArthur •
The yacht suffered a problem in the engine room during the morning leaving the craft at the mercy of wind and currents, so they called for help at 13.30h.
Perilous Autovía Evasion
by Hugh MacArthur •
We ran a article yesterday about a driver going the wrong way up a Motril street but this is much worse… it’s on an autovía.
Large Yacht Aground in Carchuna
by Martin Myall •
A motor-yacht, some 20 metres in length, ran aground on Playa de Carchuna early yesterday afternoon.
Covid Figures 8th February
by Martin Myall •
Things have improved vastly with only two municipalities having a contagion rate over a thousand: Juviles and Otívar, which we will explain a bit further on.
Last Minute Common Sense
by Hugh MacArthur •
A man was on the point of buying a flat in Granada in 2018 when he decided to check with the registry – the flat was due for demolition.
Lost or Loonie
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril Policía Local have been busy investigating video images posted on social-media platforms of a car driving the wrong way up a busy one-way street.
Plaza San José Work
by Hugh MacArthur •
The four towering Washingtonian palm trees in Plaza de San José in La Herradura have been removed and replaced by orange trees.
Lorry Hits Bus – Nobody Hurt
by Martin Myall •
If you’re drunk at the wheel, what’s the best way of getting as many witnesses as possible to testify against you? Crash into a bus!
Film Shooting in the Sierra Nevada
by Louise Powell •
Our regional PM, Juanma Moreno, nipped up to the Sierra Nevada on Saturday to visit the filming of La Sociedad de La Nieve.
A Poisoned Chalice
by Vivienne Hughes •
It is becoming more usual for people to reject inheritance when it contains debts that outweigh the benefits.
Hungry ATM
by Vivienne Hughes •
A member of staff at a bank branch in the city of Granada became trapped in the ATM mechanism and required rescuing and hospital treatment.
New Electric-Scooter Law
by Martin Myall •
The electric scooters, of the type with a standing platform, require a ‘circulation certificate’ as of the 22nd of January, 2022, informs the DGT.
How Much Cash Can You Carry?
by Martin Myall •
Hacienda recently announced that it was fixing its attention on the amount of cash you can carry legally.
Salobreña Toy-Gun Hold Up
by Martin Myall •
Two men raided a gaming hall in Salobreña, threatening staff with a pistol, which turned out to be a toy one.