The Motril fire service, with the help of the Salobreña Policía, rescued a horse on Christmas day, stuck in a deep irrigation channel.
Almuñécar Paragliding Accident
by Martin Myall •
A paraglider came down on the 23rd in Almuñécar resulting in the flyer being injured.
Fatal Collision on Port Road
by Hugh MacArthur •
A driver was killed on Tuesday on the GR-16 in Motril after driving along the dual carriageway in the wrong direction. The GR-16 is the Autovía access to Motril Port.
How Did It Happen?
by Martin Myall •
Until the Guardia Civil deliver their final report on the swimming pool tragedy that claimed three lives on the 24th, there’s only speculation on what caused it.
Christmas Traffic Restrictions
by Martin Myall •
A week ago the Motril Town Hall announced its intention to pedestrianise the town centre during Christmas; i.e., up to the 5th in the afternoons.
Castle Financial Help Needed
by Vivienne Hughes •
The most emblematic feature of Salobreña is its castle; unlike Almuñécar’s castle, it dominates the skyline from whatever angle you approach it.
Lost Belgian Couple Found
by Martin Myall •
Hotel Riu Mónica in Nerja contacted the Policía Local in Frigiliana around 18.00 yesterday when a Belgian coupled failed to return from an outing there.
From Fort to Museum
by Louise Powell •
Thanks to a deal between the Almuñécar Town Hall and the Junta, La Herradura fort will be turned into a museum dedicated to the 1562 naval disaster.
Xmas & NYE at Árbol Blanco
by Vivienne Hughes •
If you hurry, you’re still in time to make a reservation for a Christmas Eve Dinner, as well the New Year’s Eve one at Restaurante Árbol Blanco in Almuñécar!
Car-Theft Ring Smashed
by Vivienne Hughes •
Nine people were arrested – amongst them a Top-Gun in car theft on a European level – using several garages in Malaga as clearing houses.
Christmas Traffic Operation
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia will be out in force on the nation’s road this Christmas period, not only to fine you till your eyes bleed, but also to offer assistance.
Do You Know This Woman
by Martin Myall •
There is an elderly Danish woman at the Salobreña police station. She is confused and doesn’t know who she is.
Almuñécar Lottery Winner
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar bagged the Third Prize of the Christmas Lottery with the winning ticket 00750 giving somebody 500,000 euros (50,000 per decimo).
Lorry Overturns on A-7
by Vivienne Hughes •
There was a road accident on the A-7 where it passes through the municipality of Gualchos in the early hours of yesterday.
Torre del Mar Projected Pier
by Martin Myall •
Torre del Mar, not content with one of the longest paseos on the Andalusian coastline, now wants a pier.