So popular has been the 40 Years of Farming Expo in Motril that the oranisers have decided to extend its duration until the 19th of January.
Facing Jail over Illegal Cortijo
by Hugh MacArthur •
(COH 02C) Jose’s illegal cortijo in Motril has to go and if it doesn’t then he’s going to prison – bet that made you sit up.
Cucumber Overload
by Martin Myall •
Whilst Costa Tropical fruit farmers lament the loss of crop due to high winds, the horticultural sector suffers from over production.
It’s Not Real But It Looks it.
by Hugh MacArthur •
The popular paintball or better said ‘air soft’ enthusiasts use replica firearms, which are very convincing… sometimes too convincing.
Alpujarra Road Resurfaced
by Hugh MacArthur •
The A-346, also known as the Carretera de la Umbría; the Alpujarra road from starting at El Pantano de Rules, received a lick of tarmac, explained the Provincial Delegate, José Antonio Martín.
Gordillo Sells El Gordo
by Martin Myall •
Miguel and Ana run Frutos Secos Gordillo on Avenida Federico García Lorca in Salobreña, selling all kinds of nuts and lottery tickets, this time producing a winning ticket!
Jofi Does It Again!
by Martin Myall •
For many Spaniards the first day of Christmas was yesterday; the day of El Gordo Lotería. Most people buy one… and somebody wins… yet again, in Almuñécar.
Cambriles Seabed Clean Up
by Louise Powell •
(COH 01C) Forty volunteer divers carried out a clean up off Playa de Cambriles, where there are important extentions of posidonia.
Woman Sold into Marriage
by Vivienne Hughes •
Officers from the Policía Nacional arrested five Bulgarians in Alquerías (Murcia), suspected of selling a woman into marriage.
Frigiliana Goes Full Wifi
by Vivienne Hughes •
Lot’s of towns have areas where there is free-wifi access; coastal towns have it on the beaches, for example. Frigiliana has gone further.
You’re Being Watched!
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil in Santa Fe have brought a man from Láchar before the magistrate for fraud after using somebody else’s bank card.
Referee’s Car Vandalised
by Hugh MacArthur •
A man accused of keying (scratching) the bonnet of a referee’s car claims that the victim probably arrived at the match with his car already damaged.
Paraglider Down in Ítrabo
by Vivienne Hughes •
A paraglider enthusiast made a forced landing in Ítrabo yesterday resulting in injuries.
Salobreña TH1 Makes Progress
by Editor •
People in Salobreña ask, “what’s happening with the TH1 hotels?” Well, apart from vandalism down there, not a lot, you would think.
Calvente, Salobreña & Progress
by Martin Myall •
Just about everybody knows Calvente wine, especially the white variety; produced in Jete, it is even sought as far away as restaurants in New York.