Today’s choice for an article published ten years ago on the Seaside Gazette website concerns Almuñécar’s repetitive roadworks on one of its main thoroughfares, Avenida de Andalucía.
Accidental Stabbing
by Hugh MacArthur •
A butcher from Argamasilla de Calatrava (Ciudad Real) died on Saturday the 6th after his wife stabbed him. He was buried the next day.
Helping Adriana Home
by Vivienne Hughes •
Locals in Castell de Ferro are active on social media, trying to help a Romanian man repatriate the body of his wife, Adriana.
Rubbish Strike Starts
by Vivienne Hughes •
Refuse-collection workers went on strike last night at 22.30h, after a workers’ meeting voted in favour of strike action in a secret ballot.
Increase at the Pumps
by Martin Myall •
If you have recently filled up at your local gasoline station then your are already aware that the price of fuel at the pumps has gone up.
Neat Nymph Adorns Roundabout
by Martin Myall •
So we finally have the topping on the cake or in other words, the statue on the Altillo roundabout in Almuñécar.
Swede Arrested over Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
A Swedish man has been arrested in the Canary Islands, accused of killing his live-in partner.
Proposed Round-About Access
by Martin Myall •
The independent Motril Councillor, David Martín, will propose a motion for the next Plenary Meeting concerning road-about access to the town.
Easter Radar Speed Traps
by Martin Myall •
There are extra radar speed checks all over Spain this Easter so here is a list of the fixed (Fijo) and mobil (Móvil) ones in Granada.
Lorry Sheds Trailer
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil de Tráfico had to close the north-bound lanes on the A-44 between the coast and Granada, more or less opposite the Lecrín junction.
The Blue Zone Blitz
by Martin Myall •
Just reminder that Blue Zones on the Costa Tropical are in full force over Easter and Almuñécar/La Herradura are no exceptions.
Looking Back: Mayor in Trouble
by Martin Myall •
Today’s article from a decade back deals with the controversial (but never boring) then-Mayor of Almuñécar, entitled: Tribulations for the Mayor.
Mickey Mouse Driving Licence
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Traffic Police in Burgos arrested 69-year-old man, L.V.U. accused of falsifying an official document; i.e., forgery.
Salobreña Hotels Move Closer
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Mayor of Salobreña, María Eugenia Rufino (PSOE), announced that the development plans for the TH1 hotel construction are now on public viewing.
Motril Stabbing & Hold Up
by Hugh MacArthur •
A man was stabbed by a passerby whilst he was cleaning a shop window on Calle Fina in Motril yesterday.