A woman was rushed to Hospital Santa Ana in Motril on Friday morning after being knocked down along Avenida Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza whilst riding an electric scooter.
Accident Involving Electric Scooter
by Vivienne Hughes •
Municpal Animal Shelter Controvery
by Martin Myall •
The Spokeswoman for the local opposition party, IU has criticised Mayor Chamorro over a promised investment in the Municipal Animal Shelter, which has not materialised.
Roundabout Work Recommences
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Councillor for Obras Públicas, Francisco Rodríguez, said that work on the N-340 roundabouts that runs through Almuñécar would restart on Monday the 22nd of last month.
Castle Opens to Public
by Louise Powell •
The Castillo de la Calahorra, which has appeared in many films, will be opened to the public from Friday the 26th of this month.
Extra Lane for Weekend Traffic
by Martin Myall •
The Provincial Department of Tráfico will set up an extra lane on the N-323 ascending from the coast on Sunday the 21st; i.e., tomorrow.
Salobrea Beach Closed Again
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Junta de Andalucía has closed La Charca and El Molino sections of the main beach after testing water quality on the 15th.
Hotel Miba & Salambina
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall has given the go-ahead for alterations to Hotel Miba and Hotel Salambina on the main road between La Caleta junction and the first entrance into Salobreña.
Hands off The Pulpos!
by Martin Myall •
The Environmental Department within the Gualchos-Castell de Ferro Town Hall has issued a communiqué reminding people that octupus fishing as a sport is illegal.
How to Buckle a Digger
by Martin Myall •
Rest easy any Ozzies reading this; this is about a large excavator being used on the Playa Granada breakwater, or groyne — never sure which.
La Herradura School Controversy
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar branch of the Partido Socialista (PSOE) has again criticised the Mayor for not carrying out his electoral pledge to build a new secondary school for La Herradura.
Climate Change & Heat-Stroke Deaths
by Vivienne Hughes •
Obviously, the authorities and people in general are aware that heat can kill during summer heatwaves, especially affecting the elderly or those that have health problems.
Motril’s Film-Location Hopes
by Martin Myall •
Motril comes only after the City of Granada in terms of population, making it the second most important municipality in the province of Granada.
Burglary
by Martin Myall •
Around the middle of last month, the Guardia Civil arrested two men, suspected of being behind a cortijo break-in within the municipality.
Beyond Sick
by Martin Myall •
A police investigation followed, ending in a court case and a guilty verdict for the father for causing grevious bodily harm. According to the ruling by the Provincial Court of Málaga, the child’s father immersed the baby in very hot water: for an hour and a half at 45ºC or 17 seconds at 55ºC, judging…
Beach Boat-Storage Saved
by Martin Myall •
People with small craft beached in La Herradura, most of whom indulge in sports fishing (angling, etc.) are relieved to hear that the Town Hall does not intend to reduce the area by half.