The circus, Roma Dola has pulled down its big top in Motril instead of operating as planned because the Town Hall has withdrawn its licence
The Anchor & The Roundabout
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar’s San Cristóbal road now has its latest roundabout adorned with a 2-tonne anchor, donated by Carbonell S.L.
Beware of Receipt Slips
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Chairwoman for the EU Agricultural Commission, Clara Aguilera, has expressed her concern over chemicals used in shopping receipts slips.
Motril Park Mugging
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two men were arrested in Motril, suspected of taking part in a mugging in one of the town’s parks.
Goodbye Halogen, Hello LED
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar Town Hall has started replacing the halogen bulbs in 170 streets lights for LED (Retrofit) ones spread over 40 town-centre streets.
Castell Beach Toilets Vandalised
by Hugh MacArthur •
Castell Town Hall installed public toilets on the beach leading up to the Día de Andalucía, bank-holiday weekend – they have since been vandalised.
Vélez-Benaudalla Car Chase
by Hugh MacArthur •
A child not being properly secured in the back seat of a car ended in a car chase with the driver and passengers being arrested for drug smuggling.
Vélez-Benaudalla Car Accident
by Hugh MacArthur •
Vélez-Benaudalla is also in the news today because of a car accident on Saturday night resulting in four people being slightly injured.
Exotic Animal Taxidermist Bust
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil are questioning six people suspected of trafficking in protected species and have confiscated at least 200 stuffed animals.
Costa Tropical Chef Competition
by David Darby •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has announced the 9th edition of the Tropical Chef 2019 competition, which already has 20 participants registered.
Father Kidnaps Son’s Girlfriend
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional arrested a man who had allegedly kidnapped his teenage son’s girlfriend, forcing her into his car and driving off with her.
Chico The Border Collie
by Martin Myall •
It was on the 10th of February, 2017 that Chico, (a Border Collie) strayed onto a neighbour’s land in Monachil and was shot by the owner.
Choir Night at Venta Luciano
by Anne Eastwood •
The Choir of the City of Almuñécar (previously the Choir of the Juventudes Musicales de Almuñécar) is proud to announce our next concert, scheduled for 8pm on March 8th, at Venta Luciano, Almuñécar.
Pinned by Reversing Lorry
by Martin Myall •
A 43-year-old man was pinned to a wall by a lorry in Motril yesterday morning, whilst working in a dairy yard.
House in Dangerous State
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Salobreña opposition party, the PP, has complained about the state of an uninhabited house in a ruinous state, which actually has a gaping hole in its facade.