A trial by jury concluded with a couple being found ‘not guilty,’ of deliberately shooting the woman’s mother. This was just as well because the man had already been in prison pending trial since 2009. The man, however, was found guilty of the illegal possession of a firearm.
Tag Archive for Andalusia
The Spanish region of Andalucia (Andalusia)
Feria Gastronomica – Herradura
by Editor •
The village celebrated its first Feria Gastronmica – Almunecar style – on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of this month. Considering that this tapa-cum-gourmet party was the first attempt, it didn’t go too badly with dozens of people turning up and around 10 restaurant stalls. The food was excellent and it wasn’t too difficult to…
Pre-Vote Manoeuvres
by Editor •
Outgoing Mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides, has preempted his looming Saturday defeat at the swearing in ceremony.
Annual Gastro Fair, Majuelo
by Editor •
First off, a reminder that the annual Gastronomic Fair – this year it’s the 13th anniversary – will be held, as is the custom, in the Parque Botánico, El Majuelo, taking place on the 17th, 18th and 19th.
Flamenco Show
by Editor •
More cultural news, this time in the Casa de la Cultura, where on the 9th of June you will be able to see a flamenco performance to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Escuela de Baile de María Goméz, La Canestera. It will be a special gala event.
Cyril’s Gone
by Editor •
Cyril’s gone, but when you consider that he was born during the Great War (18/02/1915) you can only conclude that he had a bloody good innings.
More on the Almunecar Elections
by Editor •
Although there is another article dedicated to the election results in Almunecar, it’s worth mentioning a couple of things here.
Hotel Arrayanes News
by Nicola Westby •
Here’s a bit of local business news from Hotel Arrayanes: on Friday 10th June the Barbeque Terrace at the Hotel Arrayanes is re-opening, featuring their delicious A La Carte menu, with a wide selection of charcoal grilled fresh meats, fish, chicken or seafood. There will be a buffet with all the trimmings and homemade desserts.…
Association Fall Out
by Editor •
There has been a mega dust-up (heated row) over at the Asociación de Hoteleros de la Costa Tropical, when it was considered that the Secretary, Rafael Lamelas, who is also the manager of Hotel Helios, spoke out of turn.
Unfair Dismissal
by Editor •
A Judge has found the Town Hall guilty of contravening the constitutional rights of a worker when it fired him for asking to be paid what he considered to be a just amount. The dining-hall scene from Oliver Twist comes to mind… What! More?