A pedestrian was knocked over on Wednesday in Motril and very seriously injured. He had been hit by a motorcyclist. The victim was 38-years old.
Accused Priest Treated Unfairly
by Hugh MacArthur •
“My brother will never return to Spain alive,” says the brother of the Motril priest arrested on paedophile charges in Venezuela.
I Dare You 2
by Gazette Reader •
I Dare You … to make a donation to the Food Bank on November 30th or December the 1st at any local, tree-lighting ceremony or grocery stores.
Motril Priest Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
A priest from Motril, Iván Merino, has been arrested on paedophile charges in Venezuela, where he has his parish.
Fire Personnel Shortage
by Hugh MacArthur •
Motril Firemen are not happy bunnies and their union (SAB) says that they are feeling “frustrated” over a lack of personnel.
Fined and Furious
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil have arrested a female driver who had grabbed hold of a policeman who had just fined her and dragged him 25 metres along the road.
Swan Lake Tonight
by Louise Powell •
The Ballet Nacional Ruso will be performing Pior Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake this evening at the Almuñécar Casa de la Cultura at 19.30h.
Jete Almond Thief Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil arrested a young man from Salobreña, suspected of stealing 6,000 kilos of Almonds and 650 avocados in Jete.
Life Saved on Padel Courts
by Martin Myall •
Four police officers from the Policía Nacional managed to save the life of a man who had fainted on a padel court in Motril.
Motril Roundabout Closed
by Martin Myall •
The Motril Councillor for Citizen Safety has announced that the roundabout under the N-340 on the port road will be closed whilst it is being
Illegal Rat Poison Use
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil environmental department, SEPRONA, is investigating an Almuñécar man for putting down rat poison in fruit plantation.
Lorry Blown Over
by Vivienne Hughes •
A high-sided trailer tipped over on the A-7 where it passes through the municipality of Salobreña owing to strong gusts. The driver, who was not hurt, immediately informed the DGT.
Illegal Cross-Border Cash Movement
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil has been running checks on the illegal movement of cash between Spain and Portugal, especially by Chinese citizens.
Tourist Flats for Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
A local building promotor is going to build tourist flats in Salobreña, not far from the Postigo bakery, where Avenida del Mediterráneo meets Calle Peronne.
Change to Divorce Laws
by Vivienne Hughes •
There’s been a huge change to Spanish divorce laws which will cause an earthquake where the family home is concerned.