Public buildings and property continus to attract vandalic acts in Salobreña, according to the Town Hall, which considers it a “real nightmare.” Street lighting, street furniture (benches & litter bins), traffic and street signs have been the target of mindless destruction. In fact, the latest target has been the entrance to the Auditorio Villa de…
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Insufficient Safety Measures?
by Hugh MacArthur •
The deputy coordinator of VOX Almuñécar, Marta Nogueras, has accused the governing party of a “lack of foresight and of improvising,” over policing and other safety measures during this fiesta week.
Another Lecrín Valley Fire
by Martin Myall •
It was only last month that a hillfire above the Embalse de Béznar caused concern in the valley and now there is another one not far from the first.
Two Pool Deaths in 24 Hours
by Vivienne Hughes •
A Polish tourist in his late 50s died in a swimming pool belonging to a cortijo ear Camino de Corca in Cómpeta, (inland Axarquía).
Jete Quad & Bike Collision
by Martin Myall •
A man in his mid-40s lost his life on road between Jete and Otivar on Sunday, according to the emergency coordination centre, 112.
Cold Water Swimming!
by CWCT •
Irony I know – an article about cold water swimming in August!
Read – And Be Happy!
by Helena Molin Valdés •
When I was a little girl, my plan was to become a famous writer and to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. That still has not happened, hahaha. But I do love books, reading, and public libraries.
Firework Displays Cancelled
by Hugh MacArthur •
Towns are starting to come round to thinking that having firework displays during their summer fiestas might not be such a good idea, following all the wild fires in Spain, France and Canada.
Still Grumpy
by Gazette Reader •
The day fair – what’s that all about? I remember when it first started in Calle Pintor Manuel Rivera with a few rickety bars and some shading provided by tarpaulins.
Gas Explosion in Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
A butane-bottle explosion (una bombona) in Salobreña yesterday resulted in a woman suffering extensive burns to 20% of her body.