Ten years ago one of Motril’s main thoroughfares was undergoing extensive and disruptive road works – it was getting a face lift, but it was dragging on and on.
Looking Back: Av. de Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
Sewage Content Confirmed
by Martin Myall •
The analysis results have come back from Seprona (Guardia Civil) concerning the reappearing stain off Salobreña: it contains sewage.
Contaminated Omeprazol Alert
by Editor •
Thirteen children have been diagnosed with Hypertrichosis (the Werewolf Syndrome) after taking Omeprazol contaminated with Minoxidil.
Monster Motril Tuna Caught
by Hugh MacArthur •
Fishermen working out of Motril port caught a monster tune just off the Cabo de Sacratif. It was a bit of a struggle to get the 200-kilo fish into the boat as it wasn’t keen on the idea.
Arms Cache Discovery
by Martin Myall •
Workers from FCC, the municipal cleaning company, found baggage containing firearms buried on San Cristóbal Beach.
Recycling Plant Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
The recycling plant in Motril for organic waste (foliage) suffered a fire Saturday evening.
Danish Kidnapping Victim
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional have liberated a Danish citizen who had been kidnapped in Marbella for over ten days.
Mortar Round on top a Mountain
by Martin Myall •
What you don’t expect to find at the top of the Sierra Nevada is an unexploded, 80-year-old mortar round, even if you’re armed with goats.
Tonight’s Shopping Night!
by Louise Powell •
Well it is in Almuñécar at least! Councillor for Commerce, Paco Robles, announced that over 120 businesses would be participating.
Anything to Declare?
by Vivienne Hughes •
A gimmick this August in Almuñécar is the Aduana SOStenible, which is a play on words, but basically means Sustainable Customs.
Frigiliana Cultural Festival
by Louise Powell •
Wondering what to do with yourselves this weekend? Why not pop up to Frigiliana for their very popular Fiestas de Tres Culturas?
Moroccan Muggers Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil in Almuñécar have arrested two young, Moroccan men, accused of a mugging near the football stadium.
Reckless Riders Rogered
by Martin Myall •
Two young adults had been annoying Salobreña residents with endless charging around on a moped-scooter until the Policía Local ended up confiscating it.
No Fireworks for Ítrabo
by Martin Myall •
The fiestas in Ítrabo won’t be going with a bang because the firework display has been cancelled owing to the present drought conditions.
Rapists Attacked in Prison
by Hugh MacArthur •
Three men being held in custody in Murcia since the 18th, accused of gang rape, were set upon by prison inmates.