
We’ve been there before: Motril’s Hospital Santa Ana is short of doctors and nurses in the Accidents & Emergencies Department at the height of summer.
In the early hours of yesterday in Almuñécar the town lost its mains water supply. According to the utilities company, Aguas y Servicios, the problem began around six in the morning when the system that maintains water pressure began to fail.
If the authorities thought that by closing down pubs and discotheques, as well as clamping down on botellones, that would be the end of it, they were mistaken.
I and many English people, also Spanish, would like to say a great big thank you to the Policía National, Guardia Civil and Policía Local.
There was a bit of a scare up in the Loma del Gato and La Golondrina area above Taramay and the N-340 roundabout, yesterday, when a fire broke out.
For an evening of the 15th of August in Almuñécar, there weren’t that many people about lastnight; except for the surprise firework display, spirits were low.
The Policía Nacional arrested an employee at a Motril car showroom, suspected of taking a considerable sum of money from the company safe.
One of the most popular beaches in La Herradura is probably its most secluded one; La Playa de Marina de Este with its excellent chiringuito; parking is another matter.
During these recent weeks there has been a steady arrival of illegal immigrants being intercepted and taken to Motril Port – space is running out.
Seprona (Guardia Civil) arrested a 54-year-old woman in Albondón, after being tipped off by neighbours, for locking up her dogs lacking all basic necessities.