2017: a rollercoaster year
We take a look back at some of the major events that shaped the past twelve months
Costa councils urged to use water from sewage works on parks and streets
The move needs approval from the regional government and comes as a lack of rain is putting pressure on local water supplies
Record passenger figures after ten years of high-speed rail travel to Malaga
IGNACIO LILLO MALAGA
The AVE ends 2017 with 2.4 million passengers while plans are under way for new services such as a connection to Granada and faster service to Seville
"I saw prison waiting for me and so I decided to go away," says ex-councillor
Carlos Fernández spoke out for the first time in 11 years, saying his flight from Marbella and recent reappearance in Argentina were parts of a strategy
Torremolinos to see in the New Year in style
Entrance to the party is free and attendees will receive a party pack on arrival
New scenic zipline opens over Casares village
CHARO MÁRQUEZ
The aerial ride, which was voted on by locals, costs 12 euros for a 30 second trip and on January 3 it will be free for residents
The Wise Men are coming
The whole of the Costa del Sol is gearing up for the traditional procession of the Three Kings, the final event of the Spanish festive calendar
The 'true' angels of Christmas Eve
JON SEDANO
The Ángeles Malagueños de la Noche association handed out 3,000 meals and 50,000 kilos of food to the underprivileged in the centre of Malaga
Investigation continues into foreign woman killed by train at Plaza Mayor
SUR
It appears the woman may have been deliberately thrown in front of the train
MAlaga CF
Malaga Academy project "still on track" despite approaching January deadline
Antonio GÓNGORA MALAGA
The new complex, which will be located in the Arraijanal area of Malaga, close to the airport, will boast four pitches
A LOOK AT LA LIGA
How the tables have turned!
opinion Rob Palmer
Ernesto Valverde's management has shattered the domination Real Madrid had over Barcelona last year
Under fire Malaga head coach Míchel gets full backing of sporting director
ANTONIO GÓNGORA
With the departure of Emanuel Cecchini, the club can look to further bolster the midfield in January
Ángel María Villar definitively dismissed as head of Spanish FA
AMADOR GÓMEZ
The suspended RFEF chief is alleged to have breached regulations when putting himself forward for reelection
Malaga wins its biggest lottery prize
SUR
Winning tickets worth 128 million euros were sold by an office in Calle Mármoles
New Year's resolutions: a 4,000-year-old pledge to self-improvement
It is believed that the Babylonians were the first to make New Year's resolutions around 4,000 years ago, and people all over the world have been making, and breaking, them ever since
New Year's revolution
As is the custom at this time, I thought I'd offer some predictions for the next twelve months
Putting off the kilos
Many tumours could be avoided by eating healthier food and doing more exercise; the problem is that many people don't lift a finger and stuff themselves with fattening products
Menu technology
A. J. LINN
Nowadays we should not perhaps be surprised to learn that there is a job speciality known as menu engineering
THE EURO ZONE
Crisis? What crisis?
A very recent precedent suggests that the Spanish economy - on a macro level, at least - is perfectly capable of running itself
Marbella hopes its Michelin stars will boost tourism
Marbella's four Michelin-starred restaurants will be present at Fitur, the International Tourism Fair in Madrid
Governor praises Gibraltarian unity and harmony in his televised Christmas message
The governor said he had felt humbled in the past year by the unity of purpose and compassion of 'Team Gibraltar'
Starved horses rescued in Huelva recover at Alhaurín el Grande shelter
The vets claimed that there were 12 horses with visible bones and no muscle tone
Work starts on Estepona's new athletics stadium complex
CHARO MÁRQUEZ ESTEPONA
The six-million-euro project will also see a large entrance plaza, car park, BMX track and landscaped gardens built
Mijas reserves land for the construction of a care home for the elderly
According to initial plans the residence will have 200 places
Torremolinos criticised for acting 'too slowly' against the red palm weevil
ALBERTO GÓMEZ TORREMOLINOS
If palm trees are not regularly treated, they are at high risk of being infested, say environmental groups
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local
Estepona, an island amid a sea of broken promises
The majority of big projects promised for this year have not been carried out
'Tis the season to celebrate in Malaga province
Seven youths detained and several injured in mass brawl on Christmas morning
national
Catalan separatist parties mull over next move as election vote delivers little change
Probe launched into Christmas dinner for seconded police that "wasn't fit for criminals"
King Felipe calls for Spain to "inspire and to evolve"
Half a million workers to benefit from 4% increase in minimum wage
sport
"We have a very good atmosphere in the camp"
Suspended RFEF chief blames the government as Spain face possible exclusion from the World Cup
Four stages of next year's Vuelta a España to pass through Malaga province
Chances of a Sandro return to Malaga are "remote"
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