The Policía Local in Baza came across six individuals holding a botellón (open-air booze up) in the castle. The culprits could face fines or prison.
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Telefónica Coughs Up
by Hugh MacArthur •
On Valentine’s Day 2018, M.D. was walking with a friend along a street in Baza when she tripped over a Telefónica manhole cover in the pavement.
Firework Factory Explosion
by Vivienne Hughes •
An explosion in a firework factory in Guadix has resulted in two deaths; one killed by the blast and the other later from his injuries.
Illegal Dwelling Decree
by Martin Myall •
The Junta de Andalucía announced that it intends to permit the ‘legalisation’ of some 327,000 illegal builds within the region.
Granada Flood-Damage Toll
by Martin Myall •
The recent floods in the north of our province left 400 hectares of tomatoes, cucumbers, melons and broccoli under a layer of mud.
A Weekend Away: Purullena
by Martin Myall •
The last time I had been to Purullena, which is close to Guadix, was about ten years ago so my recent trip was a nostalgic one. It takes about 90 minutes to get there from the coast.
Brush Fire in Baños de Graena
by Vivienne Hughes •
Infoca, even though we are still in Spring, is tackling around two fires a day all over Andalucía; the latest was in Baños de Graena, Granada.
Huéscar Cross-Country Event
by Martin Myall •
Today sees the IV Ciudad de Huéscar cross-country race which will offer a panoramic route through the Sierra Bermeja for the competitors.
Violent Cortijo Burglary
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two burglars broke into a cortijo in Baza area in the early hours of one Thursday, knowing that the owner was asleep inside.
Meteorite Falls through Roof
by Martin Myall •
Locals from Cogollos de Guadix were surprised when a fiery object hurtled through a roof. Luckily, the house is uninhabited.