The hailstone downpour on the 29th of August wiped out 100% of the Rio Verde vega’s crop yield, says the Town Hall and other experts.
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Palm Fond Pruning
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has announced that it has begun cleaning up the town’s palm trees, starting in the town centre. Exciting stuff, eh!
Acompalia Support Group in Castell
by Gazette Reader •
A reader’s letter telling us that Acompalia now has a support group in Castell de Ferro
Market Demolition One Step Closer
by Hugh MacArthur •
In the latest Plenary Meeting of the Almuñécar Town Council the governing party (PP) approved the motion on the Mercado underground parking.
Otívar Electrician Killed
by Martin Myall •
Around 09.30h this morning 53-year-old Jose Manuel B.R. was electrocuted whilst working on the fuse box of a heavy-duty, irrigation-well pump. Although Otívar born, Jose Manuel lived and worked in Almuñécar.
Rum for Disciples
by Martin Myall •
La Universidad Experimental del Ron (The Rum Experience University, www.rum-uni.com), will be holding its first course from the 16th to the 20th of September on the Costa Tropical.
Nerja Bridge Club
by Paula Anthony •
Nerja Bridge Club holds Duplicate Bridge sessions for members and visitors on Mondays at 7.15pm and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2.30pm. Partners can be arranged by calling Nan on 95 252 5425 or Colin on 617 534 342.
Brits Being Naughty
by Martin Myall •
A British couple in Coin have been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs with a rented removals van. A total of 168 kilos of drugs were hidden inside the furniture and household objects bound for Blighty (The UK).
Time Share Scam
by Vivienne Hughes •
A man will stand before a judge for allegedly swindling 300 people in a time share scam, most of whom were British citizens.
The French Tourists Incident
by Paula Anthony •
A Frenchman in Nerja became very violent when two shop assistants informed him that he could not go into the changing room with his wife.