A man was arrested on Saturday last December in Avilés (Asturias) after having stolen the body of his mother, who died that week, from the parish cemetery.
The Polite Robber
by Martin Myall •
The man who has been hitting pharmacies in the metropolitan area, offers a “Buenas,” assures the staff that he means no harm and that the money goes on food. He then apologises before speeding off on an e-Scooter.
Maro Illegal Camping
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil have carried out another sweep against illegal camping in the Parque Natural de Los Acantillados de Maro-Cerro Gordo.
Salobreña Public Fountains
by Martin Myall •
The fountains around the town of Salobreña have been inoperative for about three months after a public-health inspection found a problem in one of them.
Noche de Candelas in Lobres
by Louise Powell •
Lobres will be celebrating their Noche de las Candelas on the 30th of this month, lighting its streets and corners with thousands of candles.
EU Funding Lost
by Martin Myall •
Six months after the Section Two of Rules Distribution Network lost EU funding (Next Generation), the Central Government has not specified how it will finance a work valued at 80 million euros.
Walking Football Heart Attack?
by Martin Myall •
A man in his mid 60s fainted during a football match one Sunday morning; he had just suffered a heart attack.
Altitude Sickness Crisis
by Hugh MacArthur •
You can have all the right clothing, equipment and supplies, as well as being young and fit, but still get into trouble on top of a mountain; it’s called altitude sickness.
Missing Man Found
by Martin Myall •
Antonio Jesús B. R., who disappeared on the 16th in Salobreña, was located on Sunday in good health.
Nordic Notes
by Helena Molin Valdés •
Los Nordicos, with around 500 members, restarted our activities this month! You are welcome to join!
Video Link with A Specialist Doctor
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Urology Department at Hospital Santa Ana in Motril has been dealing with patients via a video-conference link, called a videoconsulta.
Dog Trapped Down Well Shaft
by Vivienne Hughes •
Fire personnel from the Almuñécar fire station rescued a dog on Friday that had spent four days trapped down a well.
Insufficient Paediatric Coverage
by Hugh MacArthur •
Since the beginning of January, La Herradura has been without a child-doctor service, or paediatric coverage, if you prefer.
Special Recycling Bins for Glass
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar Town Hall and Ecovidrio are putting special recycling bins for glass into use, numbering 20 in total.
Ski Lift Collapse
by Hugh MacArthur •
There was a serious accident this morning at the Astún Ski Resort in Huescar, Aragón, in the Spanish Pyrenees.