The majestic, 5-mast sailing ship, Royal Clipper docked yesterday at Motril Port for the second time this year.
Brit & Poles Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
A British man and three Poles were arrested aboard their yacht when it was found to have three tonnes of hashish on Board. The arrest was part of a FRONTEX operation entitled Indalo.
Camper Vans are Welcome!
by Louise Powell •
Somebody is actually making campervan users welcome instead of shunning them; Canillas de Albaida has created a parking area for them.
Malaysian TV in La Roka
by Editor •
A 9-man crew from the Malaysian state broadcasting company (Radio Televisyen Malaysia) was filming in Salobreña on Tuesday.
Seaweed’s Origin Confirmed
by Martin Myall •
The University of Granada has confirmed that the seaweed found off La Rábit is indeed of the Asian variety that is causing problems near Cádiz.
Cortijo Thieves Caught
by Vivienne Hughes •
La Guardia Civil have arrested two individuals from Lobres and Motril, accused of breaking into a cortijo within the municipality of Salobreña.
There’s Many A Slip….
by Martin Myall •
The fragility of the coalition, Town Council in Almuñécar was made plain in the last Plenary Meeting, where the Mayor was defeated.
Salobreña Old Town Roadworks
by Vivienne Hughes •
Roadworks continue in the old town of Salobreña, this time affecting Calle Cartero Manuel Montilla, starting from today. Consequently, you will find the road closed to traffic, unless you are a resident of the said street.
Torrox Loses Car Park
by Hugh MacArthur •
The company that holds the lease for the underground car park in Torrox has said that it is going to close it down as it is financially unviable.
Torrecuevas Aqueduct Lighting
by Louise Powell •
The aqueduct square in Torrecuveas has received new flood lighting as part of a general, historical-site lighting make over.
Whatsapp Shake Up
by Martin Myall •
Whatsapp, which belongs to Facebook, will soon no longer work on certain smartphone, operating systems, come 2020.
Melilla Ferry Fare Discount
by Louise Powell •
The shipping company FRS has announced a 10% discount on their ferry operating between Motril and Melilla.
Torrenueva Crane Accident
by Martin Myall •
There is very little news but it appears that a mobile heavy crane tipped over in Torrenueva on Thursday, standing end up with all its wheel facing the paseo marítimo.
Firearms under The Hammer
by Editor •
The Guardia Civil in Granada will be holding a viewing of firearms for auction between the 21st and 25th of this month.
British Hiker Rescued
by Hugh MacArthur •
A British hiker has been found after having gone missing on Thursday in the mountains that separate Granada from Malaga on the coast.