Leroy Merlin opened its new outlet in Motril yesterday, with the Mayor, Flor Almón, cutting the inauguration ribbon.
Skiing Season Extended
by Vivienne Hughes •
(DID01) The company that runs the Sierra Nevada ski station has decided to extend the skiing season until May the 5th if snow coverage continues.
Easter Refuse Collection Times
by Vivienne Hughes •
The rubbish-collection times in Almuñécar will change for the duration of Semana Santa on certain avenues, central streets and squares.
Looking Back: Bank Protest
by Martin Myall •
Today’s article from April, 2009 is entitled: Cajasol Protest in Almuñécar and deals with a demonstration in front of the bank’s Almuñécar branch
Kidnapped by Alcohol
by Hugh MacArthur •
The family of a man in Íllora went around to the municipal-police office to report that he had been kidnapped. However it was far from the case.
Cleaning Up 700 Metres Down
by Martin Myall •
Motril’s fishermen have been at it again and we don’t mean fishing… at least for fish, as they have been out collecting rubbish.
Ten Years ago in La Herradura
by Martin Myall •
Today’s blast from the past concerns La Herradura schools, which you will find in the Looking Back category.
Rubbish Battalion in Action
by Vivienne Hughes •
One shopping trolley, two car tyres and fishing line were bagged during the Playa de las Azucenas clean up… oh and plenty of rubbish sacks.
Rubbish Strike Postponed
by Hugh MacArthur •
You will have noticed that the dustbin men (refuse collectors) didn’t go on strike yesterday. Instead, they’re postponing it until next Monday.
Bye Bye Night Club
by Martin Myall •
The night club on the beach El Cable in Motril has been demolished, as it was built without the necessary permission from Costas.
Decade Delving
by Martin Myall •
We continue with a look back on what was happening on the Costa Tropical ten years ago; the latest to reappear is about a flasher on a pushbike in La Herradura.
Acquitted of Causing Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
It was last October that a farmer in Los Guájares was acquitted for having caused a forest fire through negligence.
Pizza Delivery Hold-Ups
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional in Motril arrested two young men accused of carrying out several muggings within the town, targeting pizza deliveries.
New Online Section
by Martin Myall •
We have just started a new section entitled Looking Back, which mirrors a section in our paper edition; i.e., a look at articles published a decade ago.
Huéscar Cross-Country Event
by Martin Myall •
Today sees the IV Ciudad de Huéscar cross-country race which will offer a panoramic route through the Sierra Bermeja for the competitors.