domingo, 31 de enero de 2016

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Sunday, 31 January 2016   
 

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Urgent help needed for dog rescue centre in Almeria

DOG rescue centre, The Dog House Foundation near Huercal-Overa is in dire straits following the death of its founder this week.
Animal lover, Paul Tighe, was diagnosed with cancer and returned to the...Read More

Costa Tropical beach bars get an overhaul

SIXTEEN Axarquia beach bars will be refurbished now that the Junta de Andalucia regional government has approved the licences. 
Diggers have begun to appear on the beach after almost eight years of...Read More

Australian open disappointment for Andy Murray but brother stays the course

In the words of the song by Meatloaf, ‘Two out of Three ain’t bad’ and that was the result for Britain (and Scotland) at the Australian Open with two grand slam wins and a runner up.
Gordon...Read More

Momentum grows against controversial plans in Son Serra de Marina

A REBELLION against plans to build beach bars on the famous Son Serra de Marina sand gained traction this week, as roughly 1,700 people signed a petition against the idea put forward by Santa Margalida...Read More

Latest Daesh propaganda threatens both Britain and Spain

YET ANOTHER video posted by Daesh on January 30 warns of attacks on Europe whilst a French speaking member tells Spain that it will 'pay dearly' for having crushed Muslim rule in ancient Andalusia, mentions...Read More

Roasted vegetables in Huercal-Overa

FIREFIGHTERS from Huercal-Overa were called out on two occasions to deal with a lorry fire on the motorway near the town. The lorry, carrying a large cargo of vegetables, caught fire while it was travelling...Read More

Britain’s favourite broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan dies

THE MUCH loved BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77, after a short illness, his family confirmed in a statement issued on January 31 saying "Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave...Read More

Benitachell residents to have a voice

BENITACHELL has created a Residents’ Committee to deliberate and transmit town hall information.
“It is important to have an official committee that gives residents a voice and is also their...Read More

Malaga Airport provides health lifeline

ALTHOUGH everyone is well aware of airports and their ability to transport people and freight around the world, it is sometimes difficult to realise that an airport is also vitally important in the transfer...Read More

Calls to stop Aguilas beach parking

AGUILAS has requested to the Government of Murcia to prohibit caravan parking on the beaches.
Mayor Maria del Carmen Moreno (PSOE) has requested an urgent meeting with the heads of the departments of...Read More

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sábado, 30 de enero de 2016

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Saturday, 30 January 2016   
 

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Callosa project rejected twice by courts

CALLOSA still wants the Anibits-Margequivir development plan to go ahead.
All political parties on the town council agree on this point, and recently voted to back economically-important local bodies...Read More

Padron renewal meeting in Nerja

THE Foreigners Department of Nerja is launching a campaign to inform residents about the requirements to renew the municipal padron (residents’ register), with a particular emphasis on expatriates. 
Around...Read More

Socialist party leader Pedro Sanchez closes door on Mariano Rajoy

IN A statement made on January 30 after a meeting with socialists in Madrid, Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) leader Pedro Sánchez said that Mariano Rajoy "should give up all hope" of being re-appointed...Read More

Better deal for local flyers

THE Association of Spanish airlines AECA based in Palma, has recommended a change in the way in which residents of the Balearic and Canary Islands receive discounts when travelling to and from the islands,...Read More

Social media comes to rescue of lost dog in Mojacar

A LOCAL residents' Facebook group came to the rescue when a young dog went missing in Mojacar.
Little Osker was enjoying a walk on the promenade with his ‘foster mum’ Pat Weston, when he...Read More

Three groups of people on snowmobiles killed in massive avalanche

A HUGE avalanche in the area of McBride, in the region of Vancouver, western Canada claimed the lives of at least five snowmobilers on January 29 according to local reports and the BBC.
The official...Read More

‘Buddha of Suburbia’ David Bowie’s ashes to be scattered in Bali

DETAILS of the much loved loved rock star’s will were released in New York on January 29 and it was revealed that the David R Jones (his real name) had left around $100 million (€92 million)...Read More

Torrevieja’s Municipal Theatre hopes to open before summer

IT has been five months since its closure and there are still no immediate plans for the reopening of Torrevieja’s Municipal Theatre.
Councillor for Culture, Alejandro Blanco said: “We are...Read More

That’s what we want! Denia sets the style

THE regional government repeated an earlier pledge to assist Denia in fulfilling its tourism potential.
The first was made when Ximo Puig, the Valencian Community’s regional president made his...Read More

Recycling of broken glass has increased in Fuengirola

PEDRO VEGA, the councillor responsible for the town’s cleaning services has announced that environmental care in Fuengirola is getting better year on year. 
Figures just released show the recycling...Read More

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viernes, 29 de enero de 2016

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Friday, 29 January 2016   
 

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Illegal pharmaceutical products seized in Spanish police raids

A CACHE of prohibited medicines has been seized in a joint operation between Spain´s Guardia Civil and the National Police according to a release from the Guardia Civil on January 29.
Operation MAZINGER...Read More

Brexit would badly impact Premier League says Baroness

IF the British public elects to leave the European Union in the upcoming ‘Brexit’ referendum, the Premier League could suffer according to Tory peer and vice-chairperson of West Ham United,...Read More

Hotel takeover could boost Mojacar’s economy

THE socialist party in Mojacar has urged the town council to buy the old Moresco hotel in the village.
The 300-room hotel closed its doors in 2009 and has since stood empty and fallen into disrepair.
The...Read More

Latest on tourist tax in Mallorca

SPEAKING on behalf of the Mallorcan government, Marc Pons responded to criticisms of the tourist tax that had been voiced at the Fitur fair in Madrid, by saying that bookings were not suffering at all...Read More

La Herradura featured in FITUR

ALMUÑECAR and La Herradura are being showcased as tourist destinations at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid this week. 
Several presentations have been organised to showcase the beauty,...Read More

Britain hopes to lose appeal after migrant benefits ban

DURING a visit to Scotland on January 28, Prime Minister David Cameron spoke about his 'emergency brake' deal which, if accepted by the EU, will limit benefit payments to newly arrived migrants and ease...Read More

Palliative care unit is Murcia's leading reference centre

AN average of 40 children are diagnosed with cancer each year in the Murcia Region.
The figures were released as the Minister of Health, Encarna Guillen, praised the work of the Paediatric Palliative...Read More

Pego-Oliva marsh offender back in harness

IN 2007 Carlos Pascual, mayor of Pego between 1995 and 2003, received a six-year prison sentence for environmental offences.
Another four-and-a-half years were added for attacking the Policia Local chief...Read More

World Health experts meet to discuss Zika pandemic

AN emergency committee of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will meet to discuss the alarming spread of the Zika virus, which can cause life-threatening birth defects in babies.
WHO Director General...Read More

Murcia Heroin trafficking gang toppled by Spanish Police

A BULGARIAN criminal organisation accused of distributing heroin in Spain has been dismantled by Spain's National Police, reports from January 28 claim. 
Nine people have been arrested and 18.3 kilos...Read More

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