When the Motril fishermen spotted a ship belonging to the gas-prospecting company, Chinook, making its way repeatedly between Nerja and Adra, they feared the worse, so they were soon hammering on the Mayor’s door.
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Sudden Death at Santa Ana
by Martin Myall •
An Almuñequero, Antonio Miguel Aneas Vigo, died at the area hospital of Santa Ana in Motril from causes that can only be clarified by an impending autopsy. Sr Aneas, who was in his fifties, had not been feeling well for several days and had decided to go to Santa Ana.
Making Illegal Houses Legal
by Martin Myall •
The new decree issued by the Junta de Andalucia has the Motril Town Hall scratching its collective head – they see it as difficult to apply. But it’s not only the Town Hall, but the ecologist group, Buxus, too.
Motril Man in Sexual Abuse Case
by David Darby •
The man faces three charges of sexual abuse and one of indecent exposure. There is also a request for compensation of 15,000 euros in total for the moral damage allegedly caused to the two applicants. However, the defense has asked for all charges to be thrown out as they believe there is no evidence to support any of the charges.
Impressive Cheek
by Martin Myall •
Not content with breaking and entering into an unoccupied house in Calahonda, the burglar set about knocking up 3,000 euros in telephone bills to sex lines.
Driving School Grant Accusations
by David Darby •
The Ministry of Employment in Granada are investigating a Motril driving school after three students have made complaints that they have not received the ‘heavy goods’ training that they were due through a grant given by the Andalusian Employment Fund and the European Social Fund.
Port Road Improvements
by Martin Myall •
Improvement work will be commencing on the Motril Port road, from Avenida Julio Moreno up to the CLH turning, involving a 280-metre-long section. The 200,000-euro budget for this project comes from the Regional Government’s Plan Urban, which is 70% funded by the European Union.
The Bridge to Nowhere
by Martin Myall •
Quite a few years back we published an article on the bridge over Río Guadalfeo that was to both connect the Salobreña seafront to the Motril’s Playa Granada, as well as to give alternative access to the N-340 Granada junction.
New Mayor for Motril
by Martin Myall •
Carlos Rojas, Mayor of Motril, has his sights set higher that the mayoralty of a coastal town; with the backing of his party he has forwarded candidacy to be Parliamentary Deputy for Granada in the Junta de Andalucia; in other words, an MP in the regional government in Sevilla.
Missing Fruit Crates
by Martin Myall •
Come on! admit it; who hasn’t got a plastic fruit crate amongst their possessions, being very handy boxes in which to store things? Well, quite a few readers will probably be nodding.