Weekends on the A-44 between the coast and the city of Granada are always a nightmare in the summer, which is why on Sundays the southbound lanes will lend one to the returning traffic from the beach.
Extra Northbound Lane
by Martin Myall •
Reader: Missing Person
by Gazette Reader •
A reader writes in seeking information about a missing person in Motril
Wednesday’s Fireball
by Hugh MacArthur •
An impressive fireball sped over the skies of Granada on the night of May the 28th, and its brightness was so intense, that is was like that of a full moon.
Still No Definitive Answer
by Hugh MacArthur •
It’s been a month since the blackout that left all of Spain without electricity. The reason, as the Spanish government itself claims, is unknown, at least not publicly.
Optimist or Oblivious?
by Martin Myall •
What do you do if you have lost all your points on your driving licence but have an opportunity to recover your licence by sitting a test? Drive to the test centre in your car is not the right answer.
Infoca Assets This Fire Season
by Hugh MacArthur •
It has been announced that starting on the 1st of June, 700 fire-fighting personnel belonging to INFOCA will begin work protecting Granada woodlands from forest fires.
Almuñécar Delegation in Morocco
by Martin Myall •
A Town-Hall delegation from Almuñécar participated this week in events in Morocco, as part of a mission organised by the Provincial Council of Granada.
The Nightmare of A Lost DNI
by Vivienne Hughes •
Losing your ID card is not only an inconvenience, it could bring you many more problems. Take the case of Mar who had had her handbag stolen.
Man Falls from Hotel Balcony
by Martin Myall •
A 24-year-old British man fell from a hotel balcony in Marbella and has been hospitalised in a critical state.
That’s Disgusting!
by Martin Myall •
The neighbourhood association for Salobreña Old Town held their ‘Spring Lunch’ with around 70 residents (most of whom were foreigners) attending, so it was a sort of inter-cultural lunch.
Two-Wheeled Bandit
by Martin Myall •
One thief used an arguably perfect camouflage to carry out his light-fingered trade; he used a wheelchair.
Rio Jate Pipe Laying
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar Councillor for Agriculture, Carlos Ferrón, announced that seven kilometres of 250mm PVC piping has been laid from the Herradura Water Treatment Plant up into the Hinterland.
Canine Lifeguard
by Vivienne Hughes •
Torrox Town Hall has hired Provita Sociedad Cooperativa Madrileña to provide lifeguard service for its beaches, signing a deal worth 502.000 euros.
Paraglider Rescue in Loja
by Martin Myall •
A paraglider flyer had to be rescued by the Guardia Civil in Loja and flown to the General Hospital in the city of Granada.
AECC Fund Raising
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Councillor for Health in Almuñécar, Carlos Ferrón, accompanied members of Asociacion Española Contra el Cancer during the Friday Market on a fund collection campaign.