A woman in Almuñécar was badly bitten in the face and arms by her own dog, after she tried to prevent it attacking the domestic-help employee.
Octogenarian Falls from Tree
by Vivienne Hughes •
A man was injured in Almuñecar yesterday when he fell from a pomegranate tree whilst picking its fruit.
Brit Teens in Suicide Pact
by Martin Myall •
A teenage couple of British nationality announced on Instagram that they were going to kill themselves by jumping from a high building – the boy did.
Scamming Brits Nabbed
by Martin Myall •
Every year Spanish hotels lose around 50-million euros between them to claims made by British holiday makers over supposed food poisoning.
Double Sailing Ship Visit
by Louise Powell •
For those of you who missed the 5-mast sailing ship that visited Motril recently, you’ll have a chance to see two such ships, both arriving today.
Ryanair Cabin-Luggage Move
by Hugh MacArthur •
You will probably have heard by now that Ryanair will be charging for most hand luggage taken into the cabin; a controversial move.
Frenchwoman Swept into the Sea
by Hugh MacArthur •
The emergency services are searching for a French tourist who was swept into the sea, on Wednesday around 16.30h in Portocolom (Mallorca).
Paseo del Altillo Work Begins
by Martin Myall •
Work began on the Paseo del Altillo in Almuñécar just before All Saints but has been halted until Monday so as not to cause problems for visitors.
When Halloween Isn’t Halloween
by Martin Myall •
Motril, Almuñécar and Otivar decided to postpone Halloween because of the rain and hold it at a later date, which although understandable is illogical.
Ferry Knocks Over Dock Crane
by Vivienne Hughes •
There was quite a scare in the Port of Barcelona yesterday when a huge ferry collided with the dock, knocking over a large dockside crane.
Almuñécar Foreigners Arrested
by Martin Myall •
A Brit and a Belgian citizen were arrested in Almuñécar, belonging to an international drug ring, trafficking between Spain and the Netherlands.
Woman Drowns Crossing River
by Martin Myall •
A woman was swept away and drowned in Vélez-Málaga last night when she tried to ford a small river on foot.
Water Tank Finished by Summer
by Vivienne Hughes •
Salobreña’s Matagallares water deposit, which is on the cemetery road, should be online by summer, says the Chairman of the Mancomunidad, Sergio García.
Mosque Service Disrupted
by Martin Myall •
The Public Prosecutor at the Provincial Law Court is recommending a 2-year prison sentence for two men who disrupted a religious service in the Motril Mosque .
Snow Cannons & Strikes
by Hugh MacArthur •
Winter has come early this year with snowfalls all over most of Spain and… Sierra Nevada, too, but there’s good and bad news.