Another incident involving violence and crime concerns a 43-year-old man from the town, who was already being sought by the police over outstanding judicial proceedings from 2007, and who has since been arrested and remanded in custody at the provincial prison of Albolote.
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Motril-Melilla Ferry Link
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From the beginning of this month, Motril will have a direct ferry link to North Africa; travelling to the Spanish city enclave, Melilla.
Chuffed Carchuna
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Thanks to an agreement between the Motril Town Hall and the Junta the Paseo de Carchuna will have parking space. What’s more, two-way traffic will be maintained during the summer.
Salty Sallies
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Jan Forstendorfer, a 60-year-old German sailor with no legs, made Motril a port of call on his single-handed voyage from Mallorca to Hamburg. Less prepared marine voyagers are also mentioned in this article…
Motril Air Fair
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The 6th Annual Motril Air Show went off very well – around 10,000 spectators turned up, according to the organisers. It didn’t seem like that many to me, but it was certainly packed.
Herradura’s First Annual Gastronomic Fair
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The village celebrated its first Feria Gastronmica – Almunecar style – on 3rd, 4th and 5th of last month.
Considering that this tapa-cum-gourmet party was the first attempt, it didn’t go too badly, with dozens of people turning up and around 10 restaurant stalls.
In Possession of Stolen Goods
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The Guardia Civil has arrested an Almuñequero, in connection to a stolen music system belonging to an Herradureño. Is nothing sacred?
Triffids Invade Footpaths!
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People in the old part of the village were pretty browned off (annoyed) over the amount of weed growing along footpaths and steps. Some of he weeds growing on the steps on La Cuesta de Fray Leopoldo were big enough to trip somebody up as they descended these steep steps.
Good Home for Strays?
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Dr Animal has two strays and they’re looking for a good home for them.
Bongo and Bruno are two young (1.5 years old) castrated males, found abandoned on the beach. Both are very healthy animals (all vaccines are up to date and have they have microchips).
Reader’s Letter: Beach WebCam Down
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Since now a year, the webcam on the beach, in front of the Ultima Ola is out of order