Police Operation Cortijeros resulted in four arrests in connection with 18 break-ins around Nerja, Frigiliana and Torrox.
Slow Junta over Riverbeds
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar has been onto the Environmental Department of the Junta, yet again, for permission to clear the overgrown riverbeds itself.
Mysterious Shots Fired in Motril
by Vivienne Hughes •
An unknown man fired several shots in Motril on Monday evening, near the Cuartel de Simancas area; a busy area with its sports installations there.
Salobreña Hiking Season
by Louise Powell •
Dig out your hiking boots because Salobreña Town Hall has organised a whole season of walks in cooperation with Sinergya.
Taking Stock of Housing Needs
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril Town Hall has taken a good look at the town’s housing and has decided that Motril needs more.
Firework Factory Explosion
by Martin Myall •
There was an explosion in a firework factory in Guadix yesterday, which left three dead and two injured.
The ANA Hot Winter Show
by Louise Powell •
The Artists’ Network Alpujarra’s latest exhibition will feature 35 artists and will be held in Órgiva from the 17th of this month. Amongst the participating artists there are some old favourites, as well as some new faces.
Politicians will be Politicians
by Martin Myall •
Almuñecar Town Hall and the Provincial Council are blaming each other for a lack of progress on the Turismo Tropical complex.
Live Music in the Market
by Louise Powell •
Salobreña’s municipal market will be the venue of live music on the 24th of this month, performed by Jambo Band. The band plays everything from Country & Western to pop.
Paraglider Paseo Crash Landing
by Hugh MacArthur •
A paraglider enthusiast made an emergency landing on the Paseo de Velilla in Almuñécar yesterday afternoon.
Foreigners in Kayaks Rescued
by Vivienne Hughes •
A Guardia Civil customs launch was called in to rescue three people in kayaks some two nautical miles out to sea.
Enjoy Sierra Nevada in Safety
by Louise Powell •
The Parque Natural de Sierra Nevada has activated its winter, informative campaign so that members of the public can enjoy the sierras in safety.
Daring Raid on Police Van
by Martin Myall •
A dangerous criminal managed to escape from police custody in Granada whilst he was being transported in a Guardia Civil van on Thursday.
Salobreña Dodgy Car Sale
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil in Salobreña are investigating a possible case of kilometre-counter fraud on a 2nd-hand, car sale. They have questioned a 43-year-old, local man, who has a criminal record, over an incident that took place in May, involving the sale of a car to a man in Roquetas de Mar (Almería). Just a few…
Herradura Brass Band Festival
by Vivienne Hughes •
La Herradura is holding a brass-band festival in the auditorium in the Centro Cívico this evening at 20.30h.