When a large water-storage tank on an avocado plantation in Torrox suddenly ruptured, over a million litres of water swept down the hillside.
Water Tank Tsunami
by Vivienne Hughes •
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The Sun-Barrier Cream Peril?
by Martin Myall •
Ecologistas en Acción has brought up a new warning about coves in protected areas, this time concerning the use of suntan lotion.
Landslip Ruins Farmers
by Vivienne Hughes •
The landslip next to the A-7 near the Castell de Ferro might have only temporarily inconvenienced traffic but it has done lasting damage to farmers.
Corals in Danger
by Vivienne Hughes •
Despite the water off the Punta de la Mona being a protected area the corral is taking a hammering from discarded fishing equipment.
Casa de la Cultura Roof Repairs
by Hugh MacArthur •
The local company Bafelsa has been hired by the Almuñécar Town Hall to carry out the waterproofing of the Casa del la Cultura roof.
Rubbish Hopper Vandal Caught
by Martin Myall •
The Salobreña Policia Local received a call in the early hours of Sunday from the Guardia Civil; a couple of rubbish hoppers had been set on fire.
Junta Pays Out to Farmer over Flood Damage
by Vivienne Hughes •
A judge has sentenced that the Junta has to pay compensation to a plastic, greenhouse owner in Calahonda over flood damage. The riverbed (rambla) had not been cleared adequately of vegetation.
Salobreña Food Bank Burgled
by Vivienne Hughes •
The storehouse housing the Salobreña food bank was broken into over the first weekend of March.
Flat Fire Tackled in La Herradura
by Vivienne Hughes •
An electric heater caused the apartment fire in Urbanización Rambla del Espinar, La Herradura. Nobody was hurt despite the fire damage.
Casa Paco Gutted by Fire
by Martin Myall •
One of Almuñécar’s best known restaurants, Casa Paco, which is situated on Playa Velilla, was badly damaged by fire. Around half of the interior was destroyed.