This jellyfish (sort of) is not something that you would like to find clinging to your rubber duck in the bathtub. Neither is it something that you would expect to sight of an Almuñécar beach, but that is what has happened.
Benny in Court
by Martin Myall •
It’s certainly not the first time that ex-Mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides has sat before a judge, but there’s no indication that it will turn out any differently for him: acquittal.
What Do You Know?
by David Darby •
Obviously, being a dog, I know quite a lot about canine matters… well this month I’ve decided to impart some of my extensive canine knowledge. I’ve tried to educate you on health issues over the previous months… never knowing, of course, if any of it is even sinking in. Well, here are some facts about us barking buddies you may, or may not know.
Guilty of Biting Doctor’s Buttocks
by Martin Myall •
A man in Motril – it just had to be Motril – was given a year’s, suspended, prison sentence for having bitten a doctor’s buttocks, whilst being treated. This happened back in 2008 but has only just reached trial and sentencing.
The Missing Bridge
by Martin Myall •
It was pitch black, around five in the morning and the headlights of the lorry didn’t pick up the gap in the road until it was too late – it plunged into the river. The incident occurred in the province of Toledo after heavy rains had literally swept away the main-road bridge.
Playing with Death
by Martin Myall •
A 10-year-old girl died and an 11-year-old was seriously injured when a concrete pipe in which they were playing broke and crushed them.
Unpardonable
by Martin Myall •
A 32-year-old man, who had been convicted of wife beating, decided to murder his 6-year-old daughter before hanging himself. The incident occurred in Campillos, Málaga on the 1st of April
Spanish Mortgage Law Update
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
On March 14th 2013, the Luxembourg Court of Justice of the European Union ruled against the present Spanish mortgage laws and will force Spain to adapt the present legislation governing evictions and foreclosures to EU directives.
When a Name is a Pain
by Martin Myall •
There’s a village in western Granada (Poniente) call Algarinejo with just 1,500 inhabitants, who have a problem with Mahatma Gandhi.
Watch Out in Motril!
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil Traffic Police, in conjunction with the Motril municipal police, will be placing radar controls within the municipality between the 8th and 14th of this month.
Gualchos Vagrant Arrested for Fraud
by Martin Myall •
A man from Gualchos was arrested, together with two men from El Ejido and Roquetas de Mar over financing loans scam involving vagrants.
Municipal TV Under Fire
by Martin Myall •
The opposition party in the Motril Town Council have criticized the running of the local TV channel, which costs the public coffers 600,000 euros per year.
Special Office for Legalizing Cortijos
by Martin Myall •
The Motril Town Hall, probably as recognition of the immensity of the task, has opened an office to deal with the thousands of people who want to legalize their cortijos in the municipality.
Goodbye to the Fountain
by Martin Myall •
The fountain on top of the Paseo del Altillo bars in Almuñécar has always been problematic; it constantly leaked water into the bars below.
Bulls, Horses and Dancers
by Martin Myall •
La Herradura held its bull-fighting & Dressage event that had been postponed during the San Jose fiestas to the following weekend.