The Armilla military airbase was the first aerodrome in the province of Granada and one of the oldest ones in continious use in all of Spain.
Willy, Will He or Won’t He?
by Martin Myall •
Willy Toledo, who is being taken to court by a fundamentalist Catholic association, absolutely refuses to attend court to answer ‘blasphemy’ charges.
Carchuna Castle Controversy
by Martin Myall •
The 24th of May will see the 80th anniversary of the rescue of Republican prisoners of war held captive in Carchuna fort.
Immigrants Land on Castell Beach
by Vivienne Hughes •
Eleven illegal immigrants from North-West Africa were detained after having reached a beach within the municipality of Castell de Ferro.
All in a Day’s Work
by Hugh MacArthur •
The mountain-rescue services in Granada were busy last Saturday, rescuing people both at 2,900 metres up and also much closer to sea level.
Almuñécar Lottery Winner
by Hugh MacArthur •
Last weekend saw an Almuñécar resident pick up a prize for nearly a quarter of a million euros, thanks to the ONCE lottery.
Cost of Electricity Soars
by Martin Myall •
And you think the price of petrol is going up fast – what about electricity! In the first fortnight of May the price per MWH went up 13%!
Padul Flooding
by Hugh MacArthur •
A cloud burst over Padul yesterday produced 40 litres per sq/m and in just under one hour, resulting in extensive flooding.
Torrecuevas Romería Today
by Martin Myall •
Torrecuevas in Almuñécar is celebrating its annual romeria today — a trog up the river in colourful togs and culminating in a feast.
Almuñécar Mayor Visits Roadworks
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Trinidad Herrera, is happy with the progress on Avenida de Andalucia, which she says, is ahead of schedule.
Bulgarian Kills Mother & Cats
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 38-year-old man from Bulgaria was arrested in Fuengirola at the beginning of the month, accused of murdering his mother and killing two of her cats.
New La Herradura Urb.
by Vivienne Hughes •
The governing council of the Almuñécar Town Hall has given the green light for 90 new dwellings in La Herradura.
Brimming Reservoirs
by Martin Myall •
(COH02B) Rain is forecast for this weekend, adding to a nice, wet Spring, so it should be no surprise that the reservoirs are doing well.
Motril Lorries Drugs Bust
by Martin Myall •
(KAR07) The Policía Nacional, in collaboration with the French police, have bust a drugs gang operating between Motril and France.
Endesa Bill Phishing
by Editor •
The police are asking members of the public to be alert for an online scam (phishing) involving Endesa bills.