It looks like Luis Augusto (Maldoneitor) who used to busk in Almuñécar and was well known amongst Almuñécar Musicians, will have his niche plaque.
Stain Worries Tourist Sector
by Vivienne Hughes •
The floating stain that keeps appearing and disappearing off Salobreña’s beaches is causing concern amongst local businesses.
Speargun Accident
by Hugh MacArthur •
A young man managed to shoot himself with his own speargun whilst diving off a Castell de Ferro beach.
Dodgy Cold Meat
by Martin Myall •
Recent cases of listeriosis in Andalucía are causing social alarm with 52 being hospitalised.
Car Leasing Theft Ring
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Policía Nacional carried out a bust against a Málaga-based gang that stole high-range vehicles in Germany for sale in that province.
Two Months Three Dolphins
by Vivienne Hughes •
In the last two months five creatures, amongst them three dolphins, have appeared dead on the beaches of Costa Tropical. The other two were a turtle and a shark.
Things not to Send in the Post
by Hugh MacArthur •
Police bomb-disposal experts in Granada had to deal with a WW2 grenade that somebody had sent in the post.
Woman Falls to her Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
This tragic item of news from Thursday, near the Paseo Reina Sofía, Almuñécar, escaped our attention.
Salobreña’s Expansion Problems
by Vivienne Hughes •
Salobreña is planning to make urban development advances, pushing out to the east. The plan also contemplates a trading estate in the area known as La Tahiba.
Nice Try
by Hugh MacArthur •
A man accused of mugging pleaded in his defence that the victim had handed over 20 euros because he had been a muy pesao (a pain in the butt).
Calling for Witnesses
by Gazette Reader •
Violence by a local police officer over a parking fine yesterday at 13.10h on Costa del Sol Avenue Nº.3, Almuñécar.
Sneaky Endesa
by Hugh MacArthur •
When a utility company or mobile-phone operator launches a new offer where you seemingly save money, you don’t – they’re not going to launch a product to lose money.
Making Being Rescued Easier
by Martin Myall •
We’re all too frequently running articles on people twisting ankles, falling down slopes or getting lost and have to be rescued by helicopter. But do you know what to do if you’re waiting or the chopper?
Sierra Nevada Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
The fire above the ski station on Sierra Nevada on Tuesday night could have been worse, but it wasn’t, thanks to the benevolent weather conditions.
Junta de los Ríos Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil mountain rescue service was called in to rescue a woman at the Junta de los Ríos above Otívar.