The Policía Local in Mijas stopped driver around midnight and carried out a breathalyzer test – the driver, who was three times of the limit. was a 73-year-old British woman.
Mugshot Beauty
by David Darby •
One has to say that even our so called ‘beautiful’ celebrities usually look like they’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards if they are unlucky enough to get arrested and then stand before the dreaded mugshot camera. However, one lady who was arrested for drink driving in Florida, USA, put those celebrity fake beauties to shame!
Safe School Routes
by Martin Myall •
Salobreña has a campaign called Caminos escolares seguros – the title of the article is the translation.
Salobreña Against Evictions
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Salobreña, together with representatives of other municipalities, signed an accord with the Junta de Andalucia entitled, Programa Andaluz en Defensa de la Vivienda.
Controversial Caleta Cranes
by Martin Myall •
Not a lot has happened over the past months in La Caleta, as far as the VPO’s go. Precisely for that reason, locals are worried about the construction cranes there. There concern stems from the fact that these towering structures are not receiving any maintenance. Should one of them come down, not only are there…
Motril Despensa Offer
by Martin Myall •
The Despensa de la Alpujarra, which is situated next to the Guardia Civil post in Motril, has a great bargain on during this month. You can have a ración of top quality cured ham (paletilla Ibérica de bellota); or four iberia-products, homemade croquetas with chips; or half a platter of Alpujarra cold meats (embutidos). Each…
AK47 Meal
by David Darby •
We’ve all been a little bit disappointed with the service we receive on occasion. But it could only be in the US where staff fail to complete part of an order at a fast food restaurant and the customer, instead of filling in a complaint form, or asking to speak with the manager, he returned to the restaurant carrying an AK47 to get his point across.
Irritated Blood Donors
by Martin Myall •
It appears that the members of the Asociación de Donantes de Sangre de Almuñécar are not over impressed with the Mayor, Trinidad Herrera.
International Book Day in Nerja
by Martin Myall •
As part of the International Book Day the Councillor for Education and Culture, Gema Garcia, thought that it was a good idea show young kids what a library is – the younger they are initiated into book culture; the better.
Almuñécar Tax Office
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Tax Office has been moved from the P-4 and is now located in the Plaza de Kuwait; i.e, where the aquarium is.
Mirador de Cerro Gordo
by Editor •
The restaurant with probably the most spectacular views on the Costa Tropical, El Mirador de Cerro Gordo, has reopened its doors. And they have a date for your diary! On the 4th of May they will be putting on a Spring Festival, starting at 13.30h and carrying on through the evening to enjoy the sort…
Torrox Traffic Changes
by Martin Myall •
The Torrox Town Hall has started the first phase of sorting the traffic congestion out in the old town.
Carchuna Castle Reopened
by Martin Myall •
At last the Carchuna castle or fort, which is down near the beach, has been restored and renovated – the walls have been restored and the inside renovated. There was a failed attempt back in the 80’s to sort the castle out.
Nerja Foreign Language Films
by Martin Myall •
The complete list of foreign-language films showing during May in Nerja, provided by the Cine Club
Almuñécar Man Attacks Judge
by Martin Myall •
It would be more correct to use ‘allegedly,’ but as this surprising occurrence actually happened in court and is recorded on security cameras, there is little room for doubt…