A 28-year-old bank clerk in the Castell de Ferro branch was arrested, suspected of embezzling a bank customers’ savings.
Bank Clerk Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
Fell To His Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil in Almuñécar are investigating the death of a young man yesterday morning after he fell from a roof terrace (azotea).
Wolf Attacks On Cattle
by Martin Myall •
There has long been in place a ban on hunting wolves in Spain as they were an endangered species, but this might now change, thanks to a proposal by regional governments where there are wolf populations.
Baby found abandoned in Flat
by Martin Myall •
Officers belonging to the Policía Municipal in Madrid found a 2-month-old baby, dehydrated and covered in its own excrement.
Motril Paseo Work Concluded
by Hugh MacArthur •
Today the Town Hall will finally open the whole of the Paseo de las Explanadas to the public after months of building & gardening work and delays.
Road Accident in Motril
by Vivienne Hughes •
There was a road accident in Motril yesterday morning involving three vehicles near Consum supermarket just off Travesia Manuel Peña Alta.
Did You Know?
by Vivienne Hughes •
Most of you will have used the Gorgoracha Tunnel on the old road (A-4133) from the north of Motril to Vélez de Benadalla; some might not but it still has an interesting history.
Motril Air Show 2026
by Martin Myall •
the 20th Motril Air Show began at 11.00h as scheduled and was spectacular, as every schoolboy and girl had hoped. Thousands of spectators were strung out along the beach watching the aircraft zooming along just out above the sea.
Ballet Returns to Nerja Caves
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Cave Festival is officially returning this summer for its 64th edition after a complicated bureaucratic hold-up.
High School Art in The Square
by Martin Myall •
On Wednesday the 17th of last month, Dúrcal’s Plaza de España became an open-air art gallery, thanks to the IES Alonso Cano Arts Encounter.
Scammer Alert!
by Martin Myall •
Lecrín Town Council, which also governs over nearby villages, issued warming to local residents warning about a potential scam attempt detected in nearby municipalities.
Pay Back Attack?
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 52-year-old Romanian citizen in Xàtiva, managed to survive head injuries after being attacked by another man, of Spanish nationality, with a spiked stick and the clear intention to kill him.
Hash Den Raided,
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil moved in on a private club in Almuñécar dedicated to smoking hashish, which is not illegal, however allegedly using the premises to sell drugs is.
Illegal Hotel Demolition Scandal
by Martin Myall •
The ecologist groups, Salvemos Mojácar and the Levante Almeriense filed a complaint at the end of June, alledging malfeasance against the PSOE councillors who voted against the demolition of an illegal hotel.
Infoca 2026
by Martin Myall •
Yes, it’s already scorchio so you will be pleased to know that the Junta is spending more money than ever on the regional fire-fighting service, Infoca.