A motorbike rider caused an accident, under the influence, on a roundabout in October 2018 but his trial has just reached its conclusion.
Saeta Jet Restoration Work
by Martin Myall •
The early jet fighter that was mounted as a monument at the top of Motril continues to be undergoing restoration.
Failed Launching
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two men were arrested trying to unload and lauch a brand-new, high-speed, RIB, destined for running drugs from coast to coast.
Swimming The Bay Competition
by Louise Powell •
The annual across-the-bay swimming competition, La Travesía a Nado de la Bahía de La Herradura, has come around again and will be held tomorrow, Sunday the 5th.
Raped by Fellow Workers
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two adult males were arrested in the Alpujarra in connection with the kidnapping and rape of a fellow female farm labourer.
Sea Cloud Spirit Visit
by Louise Powell •
The tall-ship Sea Cloud Spirit belonging to the Sea Cloud Cruises line, docked at Motril Port to carry out a technical stop over. No passengers were onboard.
Peddling for A Worthy Cause
by Vivienne Hughes •
Carlos Sarrias will set off on his specially adapted bicycle on the 8th from Rincón de la Victoria and will ride to Orihuela (Alicante), to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy.
End of Blue Zone Season
by Hugh MacArthur •
With the arrival of September, the many blue zones along Almuñécar’s and La Herradura’s paseos are inoperative, meaning they are now free parking areas.
Almuñécar Sunday Market Returns
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Sunday street market in Almuñécar will recommence this Sunday in its usual place, the Paseo Blas Infante.
Church Roof Features Removed
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar fire service was called in to remove unstable elements from the roof on the town’s main church, La Parroquial de la Encarnación.
Tarmacking in Salobreña
by Hugh MacArthur •
Salobreña Town Hall is going on a tarmacking blitz this week, including the entrance to Urbanización Monte de los Almendros.
Aquatropic Free for Pensioners
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar’s water park will be closing on the 12th of this month but until then it will be free for those 65 or over.
Dies in Fall Escaping Blaze
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 60-year-old man died after leaping from a 4th-floor window to escape a fire that had broken out in a home for the elderly.
Body of Mudered Man Found
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil are investigating the murder of a man in Dúrcal in the Valle de Lecrín. The victim was found with his throat slit.
Restrictions Relaxed a Little
by Martin Myall •
The Prime Minister of the Junta de Andalucía announced a little before 21.00h last night an extension to opening times for restaurants and night clubs.