Despite the heat, the Motril Airshow yesterday was a success, yet again, with a huge crowd turning out to witness the 15 military and civil aircraft that participated in the event.
Airshow Success
by Hugh MacArthur •
Suspicious Manoeuvres
by Martin Myall •
There has been new building work going on behind the Marina del Este, which has not escaped the notice of the PSOE opposition party, nor many residents.
Bus Station Deterioration
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar bus station is the first impression that visitors who arrive by bus have of the town, and it’s not pretty, some claim.
Weather: As June Ends
by Martin Myall •
Well, we haven’t published one of these for a while, but the BBC is talking of a blistering heatwave in Spain, but in the province of Granada it is not so bad.
No Diving off Breakwater
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Mayor of Motril, Luisa García Chamorro, has used social media to ask people not to use the breakwater under construction as a launch pad for diving into the sea.
Who Put That There!
by Martin Myall •
In Spain you hear the expression, “¡Tierra, trágame!” which when suffering an embarrasing moment, means you want the earth to open up and swallow you. Well, that’s what happened.
Big Day Tomorrow!
by Louise Powell •
The XIX Festival Aéreo Internacional de Motril will be held this Sunday on Playa de Poniente with free admission.
Nurse Saves Man’s Life on Beach
by Hugh MacArthur •
A male nurse, who was walking along Playa del Puntalón in Motril around noon yesterday, saw that a man was in difficulty in the water, so he plunged in.
Huge Cloud of Smoke
by Martin Myall •
A towering column of smoke not far from the A-7 where it passes through Vélez-Málaga had many drivers gawking (not recommended) and wondering what was causing it.
Unhealthy Beach
by Martin Myall •
The Delegación Territorial de Salud y Consumo in Granada has recommended that beachgoers avoid Playa de El Pozuelo (Albuñol) because of the precesence of sewage.
Cases of Measles
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Dirección General de Salud Pública belonging to the Junta has confirmed two new cases of measles in the last week within Andalucia, bringing the total number of cases so far this year to 88.
Your Chance for Fame!
by Martin Myall •
Fancy a spot of work as an extra in a film? Well, they’re after 500 extras for a film being shot in Alquife (Granada) and in the province of Almería, as well.
Dúrcal’s Failed Pool
by Martin Myall •
As the heat of summer toasts the pavements, the idea of taking a dip in the municipal swimming pool is very tantilising… But wait, there isn’t one, or better said, there is but it’s in a ruinous state.
Spontaneous Parking
by Martin Myall •
Talking of DUI drivers, one Thursday last month a women managed to block a tramway in the centre of Granada: personalised parking, no less.
Drink Driver Causes Wife’s Death
by Martin Myall •
A man has been sent to prison for three years for causing the death of his wife in a car accident on Christmas Eve 2020. He had been drunk at the wheel.