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The world is flocking to the cultural city of Malaga

MALAGA has always been a popular arrivals hub for those visiting the Costa del Sol, but over the last few years locals have witnessed its transformation from a stop-off point to a must-visit destination...Read More

Let’s talk about the weather in La Nucia

MORE rain fell on La Nucia in 2015 than it did in 2014 – and that’s official! Figures show that throughout the year 344 litres per square metre were measured. That’s 60 per cent more...Read More

From the high life to the hijab: the journey of Cherie Blair’s sister

HER brother-in-law Tony was peace envoy to the Middle East for eight unexceptional years; her half-sister Cherie is a barrister with a CBE. Perhaps because of these connections, news that Lauren Booth...Read More

Work begins on new pedestrian walkway

THE residents of the Serramar and El Canario Urbanisations in Rincon de la Victoria have reason to celebrate thanks to some plans to improve pedestrian traffic in the two neighbourhoods.
A new pedestrian...Read More

Loeb regains lead as Walkner’s Dakar ends early

Spain’s Carlos Sainz scored victory in stage seven of the Dakar Rally on Saturday as his Team Peugeot Total team mate Sebastien Loeb regained the overall lead.
Sainz, the 2010 champion, scored...Read More

Reset world athletic records say UKA

THE governing body of athletics in the United Kingdom has recommended that world records in the sport be reset in order to herald a “new era” of competition.
Chairman of UK Athletics Ed...Read More

Extra cost for La Vila road scheme

VILLAJOYOSA Town Council has announced that the project, which includes a new roundabout and a new road linking the N-332 with Avenida Pianista Gonzalo Soriano in the town, will cost more than the initial...Read More

Fuengirola focuses on faeces

FUENGIROLA is about to up its fight against mess, local Mayor Ana Mula has announced, and the council has launched a new campaign aimed at dog owners.
In an aim to end the problem of dog mess on public...Read More

Street renovations complete in Estepona

WORK on Estepona's central Calle Pozo de los Palos has concluded, the council has announced.
Carried out by Joal Cabezas Promociones SL, which presented a quote 33 per cent lower than the initial maximum...Read More

The Princess Trials

THE HEAVILY publicised trial of Princess Cristina of Spain will get underway today, January 11, as the first member of Spanish royalty faces criminal charges in a huge corruption scandal that has rocked...Read More