The Guardia Civil and fire personnel are trying desperately to rescue a toddler who has fallen 110 metres down a well.
Santa Ana Malpractice
by Hugh MacArthur •
(COH 10C) The Andalusian Supreme Court (TSJA) has sentenced the regional health board to pay out 171,300 euros to an ex-patient at Hospital Santa Ana.
Racism in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
(COH 09C) There is a Moroccan family in Almuñécar that has suffered numerous acts of vandalism on the family car, with racist remarks scratched on the paintwork.
Elections & Promises
by Martin Myall •
(COH 09C) Yes, the municipal elections are just four months away and our politicians are warming up for the Great Porkies Olympics for the coming campaign.
Cheque Prizes for Purchases
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two lucky shoppers in Almuñécar won cheques for several-hundred euros to be spent in local businesses, thanks to a raffle draw.
Almuñequeros in Cuba Accident
by Martin Myall •
A road accident in Cuba on Thursday afternoon involving a bus with 40 people on board, amongst them a family from Almuñécar, resulted in seven deaths.
Running for Cancer Charity
by Martin Myall •
Two brothers began a long-distance run today from Loja’s Plaza de la Victoria to Salobreña, arriving tomorrow in support of the AECC to raise funds.
Paseo Work Drags On
by Martin Myall •
(COH 08C) The Mayor of Almuñécar had promised that the work on the Paseo del Altillo road would be concluded by Christmas – she didn’t mention which.
Track Barriers Unpopular
by Martin Myall •
Locals have complained about mounds of earth at the beginning and ending of a popular track-cum-lane in Motril in La Nacla area, effectively blocking it.
Two Almuñécar Road Accidents
by Vivienne Hughes •
A driver had a lucky escape after nearly plummeting down onto the N-340 where it passes through the Taramay tunnel. There was also collision near Urb. Alfamar.
Iberia Drops Madrid Flights
by Martin Myall •
Thinking about flying from Granada to Madrid? Think again because Iberia might be pulling some of the flights.
Blood and Bikes
by Hugh MacArthur •
If you live in Almuñécar you have two upcoming dates that might concern you: blood donations and ITVs for mopeds. Read on for Gualchos and Albuñol, too.
Car Burns on A-7 Access Road
by Hugh MacArthur •
A car burst into flames on the A-7 access road in Taramay (Almuñécar) on Monday night with two people aboard – neither was injured.
Castle Keeper Needed
by Hugh MacArthur •
Bored? Career change? How about looking after Salobreña Castle – the Town Hall is looking for someone to do precisely that.
18 Immigrants Rescued off Salobreña
by David Darby •
The 18 occupants were all males with one minor amongst them. They were intercepted less than 100 metres from the beach in Salobreña and arrived in Motril at 12:30h.