The Policía Nacional are investigating the theft of communication equipment belonging to the lifeguard post for Calahonda beach.
Beach Radio Equipment Stolen
by Hugh MacArthur •
Infected Minks Put Down
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Regional Government of Aragón has ordered that 92,700 minks be put down after they were tested and it was discovered that 86% were infected with Covid-19.
Bigger Dog Beach
by Vivienne Hughes •
Motril has already led the way with the Costa Tropical’s first beach for dogs and now, owing to demand, it has enlarged the area of the beach for this type of use.
‘Headless’ Diver Identified
by Vivienne Hughes •
First of all, despite first reports, the body was not “headless” but lacking a face – a gruesome fact but one requiring correction.
Free Kayaking in Salobreña
by Louise Powell •
As part of the Programa de Educación Ambiental, Salobreña Town Hall has organised a kayak & padel-surf excursion along the Caleta cliffs for the 6th of August.
Refuse Vehicle Compound Fire
by Martin Myall •
There was a fire in the garage on Calle Perrone in Salobreña where the street-cleaning company parks its vehicles last Wednesday.
Torrenueva Road Accident
by Vivienne Hughes •
A road accident in Torrenuevas involving several vehicles took place on Tuesday at the entrance to the town.
Flooding in Granada
by Hugh MacArthur •
Granada has two fire stations and both were working flat out to pump out tunnels and other flooded areas after a torrential downpour yesterday.
The Wheres & Whens of Masks
by Martin Myall •
The new obligatory use of surgical masks must be observed on beaches and public swimming pools. Failure to do so will result in a 100-euro fine.
Headless Diver
by Vivienne Hughes •
The maritime branch of the Guardia Civil recovered a headless corpse in a neoprene suit some eight nautical miles off Almuñécar yesterday.
UK Woman’s Murderers Found?
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil in Alicante have arrested two men suspected of being responsible for the murder of a 70-year-old British woman, one of whom was a friend.
Coastguard Summer Inspections
by Hugh MacArthur •
The maritime branch of the Guardia Civil will be carrying out inspections of all kinds of leisure craft off the beaches, checking their paperwork.
Torrox Removes Brollies Too
by Hugh MacArthur •
For the last five years Torrox has imposed a brolly ban when it comes to reserving space on a beach prior to using it, but people don’t learn.
Obligatory Masks Confirmed
by Editor •
Starting Wednesday, the wearing of masks within Andalucía will be obligatory in public spaces both interior and exterior. Failure to wear one will result in a fine.
Bee Swarm Squats in Lorry
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil had to call in the assistance of a beekeeper after a broken-down lorry was found to contain a swarm of bees in the back.