It was around 12.45h on Wednesday in the Chana area of Granada when screams were heard coming from a balcony, “My arm, it’s biting my arm!
Two Virus Deaths in Granada
by Martin Myall •
Coronavirus continues in the provincial capital where there has been two new Covid-19 deaths – there had been no deaths in the province for a week until now.
Salobreña Medical Centre
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Mayor of Salobreña, when interviewed by Radio Salobreña recently, commented that the new medical centre was not high on the Junta’s list.
Mayor Singing in the Rain
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Lanjarón decided that he was going to do a Gene Kelly along the town’s main thoroughfare, embracing townsfolk along the way.
Fuel Tanker Overturns
by Hugh MacArthur •
A petrol tanker overturned yesterday on the Carretera del Arco A-356 within the municipality of La Viñuela; the second lorry accident within 24 hours.
Roads Closed in Motril
by Vivienne Hughes •
Starting today, the old Almería road (Kilómetro Uno/Vadillo) in Motril will be closed to traffic, owing to the roadworks taking place there.
How Will it Be Taxed?
by Martin Myall •
The government aid for autónomos during the Lock Down is scheduled to end at the end of this month but voices are calling for an extension.
Absent John
by Vivienne Hughes •
Well, this year’s San Juan was like no other… because there wasn’t one: no bonfires, no groups of teenagers jumping the flames – not a sausage!
Government Contradicts Itself
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Central Government tends to contradict itself, depending on which minister is speaking, which was the case yesterday concerning a new Lock Down.
Another Disappearing Pool
by Martin Myall •
A detachable swimming pool with a capacity of 8,000 litres caused the floor beneath it to collapse. Bear in mind that 8,000 litres weights eight tonnes.
Ambulance Involved in Accident
by Vivienne Hughes •
A female nurse was injured in a road accident involving an ambulance and several other vehicles yesterday.
Sonic Boom Suprises Motrileños
by Hugh MacArthur •
There was a loud detonation this morning clearly heard in the Motril area that made more than one local jump.
Rural Tourism Surges
by Martin Myall •
Whilst Costa hotels are struggling, it seems that rural hotels and holiday homes are attracting more and more attention this summer.
Maro Beach Closed
by Vivienne Hughes •
Nerja Town hall was forced to shut down one of Maro’s beaches over the weekend because the demand was greater than safety distancing permitted.
IBI Payment Postponed
by Editor •
The provincial tax office has accepted the request made by Almuñécar Town Hall to allow IBI payment be made as late as the 20th of November without a surcharge.