What an effort by all the participants, with temperatures well into the 30’s, over 60 people did the walk with just about all of them donning a decorated bra, and all of the AECC (Cancer) charity!
Cashpoints in the Cross Hairs
by Martin Myall •
The IU (far left) party at the Almuñécar Town Hall proposed increasing the tax levied on banks for having cashpoint machines on public rights of way. The motion was passed with all parties voting in favour, except the CA, who abstained.
Junta to Protect Almuñécar’s Last Virgin Areas
by Martin Myall •
It is almost a case of locking the stable doors after the horses have bolted, but the Junta is now determined to protect what virgin coastline remains after the building boom.
Telegrams Bite The Dust
by David Darby •
Now it’s the turn of the humble Telegram. Incredibly, there are still 5,000 telegrams sent a day, but only in India and in terms of population, that is very few indeed. So, on July 15th, the last telegram will be sent and India’s state-owned telecom company, BSNL, will close for the last time.
Chanquete’s Boat
by Paula Anthony •
The Nerja Town Council has voted in favour of a project to restore Chanquete‘s boat, from the 80’s TV series, Verano Azul.
Sexist Comment Councillor Resigns
by Louise Powell •
“I’m not a male chauvinist; quite the opposite,” explained Xaquín Charlín González as he announced his resignation, but he might have a hard time convincing anybody.
Lawyers Steals 7,347 Euros from Client
by Martin Myall •
The Motril Criminal Law Court has sentenced a lawyer, Juan José de La Fuente Teixido, to 9 months’ imprisonment after he admitted to the charges against him.
Chinese Alien Fabricator Can’t Phone Home
by David Darby •
Obviously, being a farmer in China is not the most exciting job in the world, and for this reason one such farmer, known only as Mr. Li, decided to spice up his life a little bit by pretending that aliens regularly visited his farm.
Imprudent Pruning?
by Martin Myall •
There is a time to prune and a time when not to, and the basic guideline is do it whilst the plant is seasonally dormant. Hence the latest political squabble in Almuñécar.
Bare Butt Biking
by David Darby •
It started in Vancouver, Canada way back in 2004 and has become an annual even, with cities throughout the world taking part. This year we are talking about Mexico City… and, of course, the Annual Naked Bike Day.
The Stabbing of a Sausage Dog
by Vanessa Bosch •
The municipal police in Huétor Vega (Poniente de Granada) have managed to identify a suspect for the stabbing of a sausage dog. The man will be charged with animal cruelty.
Rocket Rules
by David Darby •
Now let’s step over to Barcaldine, just east of Longreach in Queensland, Australia, where two police officers were happily keeping an eye on traffic, when suddenly a skateboard goes speeding past with a grinning youth onboard. Not only that, the youth had attached a rocket to the rear of the board, obviously to give him some extra umph!
Vegetables Confiscated
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar municipal police pounced, fearlessly, and confiscated 120 kilos of fruit and vegetables from a stallholder at the Sunday flea market.
Cycling Around Granada
by Vanessa Bosch •
The British sportsman, Paul Bateson arrived in Almuñecar after peddling from Castell del Ferro; 42 kilometres in 4.5 hours – just one day on a 1,000-kilometre trip.
Rich List Rage
by David Darby •
Have you heard the one about the Saudi Prince billionaire who, despite having more personal money than some small countries, has decided to sue Forbes Magazine for underestimating his wealth? Sorry, it’s not a joke… he really is suing them!