The Spanish Catholic Church charity organization, Cáritas, attended to over 20,000 people in need in the province of Granada alone during 2013. Cáritas in its annual report pointed out that 13,117 of that number are from the city itself.
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Burglars Arrested?
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil says that they have arrested three minors as suspects for having broken into the pensioners’ club in La Caleta.
BBC Radio Visits Almuñécar
by Hugh MacArthur •
A team of two from BBC Radio, Nick Bull & Heather Simone visited Almuñécar as part of a report on the relationship between Laurie Lee and the town. They were hoping to interview people who had met him.
Salobreña Sports Facilities Go Gas
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Mayor of Salobreña suitably decisive for the cameras when he turned the gas on at the Julio Martínez Pérez Sports Complex.
More ‘Inmates’ for Peña Escrita
by Martin Myall •
Following on the heels of the news that Almuñécar would be ceding large, hungry beasts to Córdoba zoo, new, smaller creatures have taken their place.
Caleta Pensioners’ Club Burgled
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Centro de Mayores in Salobreña’s la Caleta was burgled at the end of last month. Thieves got away with the TV, bottles of alcohol and petty cash in a jar.
Hostelry Strike over Easter?
by Hugh MacArthur •
The two national unions, UGT and CCOO are threatening a province-wide strike in the hostelry trade of Semana Santa.
Building Developer on the Run
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Judge at a provincial law court has ordered the immediate capture of a fugitive building developer. The day of the trial came but the accused had already hit the road.
Bar Owner Acquitted of Sex Raffle
by Martin Myall •
You will remember the case of the Salobreña bar owner who had allegedly raffled his waitress for sex – well he’s been acquitted.
Tipping Fire Engines
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Granada Fire Service is not happy with their new fire trucks, which have a tendency, to roll over.