The lifeless body of a child was pulled out of an irrigation pond in El Ejido (Almería) yesterday within a large area of plastic greenhouses.
A-7 Tunnel Accident
by Martin Myall •
There was an accident yesterday afternoon around 16.30h on the A-7 on the eastbound lanes of the Ítrabo tunnel after a car hit the side of the structure.
Tin Cans & Car Theft
by Martin Myall •
It doesn’t matter if you have an old banger* with no central locking or the latest luxury car off the production line; thieves can steal it relatively easily.
Brit Rescued in Dúrcal
by Martin Myall •
The Dúrcal Policía Local, the Guardia Civil mountain-rescue team, Seirim and three Policías Nacional officers rescued a British hiker on Tuesday.
Belgian Paedophile Caught
by Hugh MacArthur •
A Belgian man on the run after being found guilty of sexually abusing two adolescent girls was tracked down to Vélez-Málaga, where he was arrested.
Rubbish Boat Hero
by Martin Myall •
Fran Pastor, who plies the pirate infested waters off Nerja in a rubbish-collection skiff, had his moment of glory when he came to the rescue of a drowning man.
Fireman Falls Six Floors
by Hugh MacArthur •
In the early hours of yesterday there was an explosion in a block of flats. The ensuing fire in resulted several injuries, amongst them two fire personnel.
Drugs Washed up on Beach
by Martin Myall •
A local out walking along a Motril beach came across a large package of hashish, weighing 40 kilos – he contacted the police.
Parents Rebel over Schooling
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Parents Association for the majority of Junior Schools in Almuñécar and La Herradura have called for strike action today and tomorrow.
Drifting Yacht Rescued
by Hugh MacArthur •
Salvamento Marítimo took a yacht into tow that had been adrift two milies off the Cabo de Sacratif (where the lighthouse is) after its engine packed up.
Gasman Ruse in Otivar
by Martin Myall •
Otívar Town Hall has issued a warning to its villagers concerning the presence of gasman scammers, claiming to be from Repsol.
Concerning UK Passports
by Vivienne Hughes •
From 1 January 2021, you must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe.
Costa Infection Figures Doubt
by Martin Myall •
The official figures up to the 7th of September, issued by the Junta de Andalucía, indicated that cases on the Costa Tropical have increased from 14 to 23 since the 2nd.
Calahonda & Camper Vans
by Martin Myall •
Balance is everything and when equilibrium is lost, trouble starts, which is the case of camper vans in Castell de Ferro.
Almuñécar Marina Project
by Vivienne Hughes •
Almuñécar saw a presentation in the Majuelo Park for a proposed Marina that, according to the Mayor, could be finished within two years.