The flamingos are given their ID
fernando torres FUENTE DE PIEDRA
About 500 experts and volunteers took part in this year's event, which plays an important part in the conservation of the species
CCTV starts to go up in Marbella to monitor local crime hotspots
The first area to get the new system is Elviria; Puerto Banús, La Cañada and the Puerto Deportivo should all be connected by the end of this year as well
Entertainer and Costa legend Mel Williams dies aged 75
Since 1974 he became one of the most popular entertainers on the Costa del Sol
New Torremolinos gourmet market on schedule to open in November
The gastro venue will consist of 20 booths selling local produce that carries the ‘Sabor a Málaga’ quality seal
Police hunt occupants who fled a burning car in Puerto Banús
Four men were seen leaving the area after the top-end Audi caught fire. A Moroccan man with European citizenship is one of the suspects
Guadalhorce valley hospital to finally receive improved electricity supply
FERNANDO TORRES
The new power lines will allow the hospital to open the operating theatres and inpatient wards at last
Spectacular early-morning fire engulfs Torre del Mar beach bar
According to the owner of the bar and restaurant, the fire started in a fryer in the kitchen area
Rapid-response squad to combat graffiti damage in Marbella
The council hopes to demotivate graffiti vandals when they see that their works don't last very long
Alfred N'Diaye completes loan move to Malaga
SERGIO CORTÉS / PEDRO LUIS ALONSO MALAGA
Forwards Dani Pacheco and Mamadou Koné are also set to finalise moves, taking the tally for the week up to six
A LOOK AT LA LIGA
Let's talk about keepers - for once!
The record fee for a goalkeeper has been broken twice this window, with clubs investing in a position whose importance is too often overlooked
Pre-season preparations intensify for goal-shy Blue and Whites
Pedro Luis Alonso
The side will play two friendlies on Saturday, against Cordoba in the morning and Granada in the evening
An angel from Malaga, in Indonesia
ÁNGEL DE LOS RÍOS
Pablo Martín, who runs a hotel in Lombok with two Spanish partners, organised an aid convoy after the earthquake
Torremolinos and Marbella beaches awarded coveted 'Q' for quality status
The status is only given to beaches that meet stringent requirements which assure bathers a high standard of services
Dog rescue centre appeals for foster homes
The SOS Perrera charity looks after more than 350 stray animals, most of which come from the Campo de Gibraltar and surrounding areas
THE EURO ZONE
Stumbling blocks
It's a familiar story and one that makes you wonder if the Socialist administration will be able to achieve anything meaningful during its time in power
Pride of the Costa del Sol
Cudeca has laid the first stone on its new palliative care training centre having forged an incomparable reputation on the Costa since 1991
Forward is forearmed
There are many and varied ways people act in a manner that's diametrically opposed to the natural order of things
Refuse collectors and street cleaners on strike in Fuengirola
Workers at contract-holders Urbaser will stage a partial stoppage and minimum services will be 50% on weekdays, 65% at weekends
Virus confirmed as source of gastroenteritis outbreak at Torremolinos hotel
ALBERTO GÓMEZ TOrREMOLINOS
The water, swimming pool, ventilation system, dining room and kitchens of the hotel were given the all clear by investigators
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San Pedro beach sewer rerouting on hold over fears of hidden ancient ruins
New water treatment plant to serve Álora, Pizarra and Coín will be built next year
Mayor criticised by opposition for "damaging the image" of Manilva after recent fire
Mayor fears drug smugglers are using Manilva as an alternative base for the Campo de Gibraltar
sport
Fernando Alonso leaves Formula 1
A busy week of transfer action at La Rosaleda
Eleven new recruits for new-look Malaga, ready for top-flight return
Malaga CF's women's team to play closer to home next year
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