Three Kings parades go ahead, but with all eyes on the weather
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The Wise Men arrived a day early at Marbella's marina last night as children across the Costa finalised their letters with their wishes for gifts
Two dead and two hospitalised after brawl breaks out between families in Coín
Juan Cano / Fernando torres coín
Numerous calls were made to the police on Thursday afternoon as shocked residents of Fuensanta witnessed the fight
New boutique hotel to open in Marbella old town by the summer
A group of investors from the UK and Switzerland are spending 4.5m buying and converting a 16th century mansion house that will include 11 rooms, a rooftop terrace and a restaurant
Catalan parliament will convene on 17 January to decide new government
SUR MADRID / BARCELONA.
Oriol Junqueras, leader of left-wing ERC, had asked to be let out of jail to enable him to be a possible regional presidential candidate, but his request has been rejected by the Supreme Court
Jobs in Malaga grew at fastest rate in Spain in 2017, official data shows
NURIA TRIGUERO MALAGA.
During the last 12 months, the number of people paying into the social security system grew 5.2%, more than any other province
A bird in danger of extinction spotted at the Río Verde estuary
The crested coot, or red-knobbed coot, is officially classified as being a species which is in critical danger of disappearing altogether
A dip in the sea for charity and New Year's resolutions
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Clubs and associations are looking for new members to swell their numbers and planning this year's events
Ten years with no news of Amy
JUAN CANO MALAGA.
The Irish teenager disappeared on New Year's Day 2008 when she was on her way home from a friend's house in Mijas
Fuengirola moves to protect ruins of Roman baths in Torreblanca
The town hall has now started a clean up and assessment of the ruins' condition
Protests increase over Archidona immigrant detention centre after apparent suicide
FERNANDO TORRES/JUAN CANO MALAGA.
A 36-year-old Algerian man was found hanged and opposition politicians, charities and human rights groups have called for deportations to be halted during the inquiry
Andalucía breaks through 11m foreign tourist barrier in 2017
PILAR MARTÍNEZ malaga.
Andalucía received 10.6 million international tourists, beating the 2016 annual record a month early
Missing girl's body found in Galicia after arrested man confesses
SUR A CORUÑA.
Eighteen-year-old Diana Quer went missing in August 2016, causing huge public interest and media speculation
Close finish in race to be first baby of 2018
JESÚS HINOJOSA/NIEVES CASTRO malaga/Marbella
Both new mothers are overjoyed to be the parents of the first babies born in Malaga in 2018, as are the parents of Léon, the first baby born in Marbella this year
Magical music from the Disney movies
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As part of the 'Christmas at Cervantes' programme of events is this official Walt Disney concert by the Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra
Drones to be used to monitor motorists as total road-death figure creeps up in 2017
ÁLVARO SOTO MADRID.
The news comes after it was announced that the number of people killed on Spain's roads rose slightly last year
The new year begins with a sharp rise in gas prices and a moderate increase in electricity
D. VALERA MADRID.
Making ends meet in January will be even more difficult with more expensive motorway tolls and stamps and only minimum increases in pensions
Malaga CF waits for sheikh's green light on Bueno transfer
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Alberto Bueno, currently playing for Club Deportivo Leganés on transfer from FC Porto, is already in Malaga
A new year, new signings, and a new formation bring hope for a struggling Malaga
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Malaga had a poor start to their 2017-18 campaign last year and currently sit at 19th place in La Liga
a look at la liga
The Coutinho soap
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Facts, rather than speculations, about a possible move from Liverpool to Barça
Will Nadal and Murray come to Marbella for the Davis Cup?
PEDRO LUIS ALONSO MALAGA.
Neither champion took part in the tournament in 2017 and both have begun the year with injuries, so there are fears they will not be present
Spain embarks on a year of challenges in all sports - not just football
ENRIC GARDINER MADRID.
The Winter Olympics without Russia and a new attempt at a marathon record, on the cards for 2018
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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
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
Antequera pays tribute to two local writers
A. J. GUERRERO
Two important figures from 20th century Antequera can now be found on a bench in the town´s Plaza San Sebastián
First trial of Spanish-built high speed train in Saudi Arabia
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The trial covered the route in 2 hours 52 minutes and reached a speed of 300 km/h
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Cost analysis
Estimates for the potential cost to Spain of the Catalonia crisis are constantly changing
Three kings... or not?
comment REVD ADRIAN LOW | ANGLICAN CHAPLAIN COSTA DEL SOL (WEST)
Whoever they were, they walked into the unknown to celebrate a king who would change the world forever
Diana and Rocío
MARÍA DOLORES TORTOSA
The tragic death of Diana Quer bears a chilling resemblance to that of Rocío Wanninkhof, the young woman from La Cala de Mijas who was murdered in 1999
Fuchsia paniculata
There are over a hundred species of Fuchsia across the world ranging from ground cover to shrubs and trees
Two local greats get together
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Antonio Banderas and Carlos Álvarez celebrate 2018
New Year concert with the OFM
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The Cervantes theatre celebrated the New Year with a concert featuring the Malaga Philharmonic and soprano Berna Perlés
38 dogs rescued in Axarquía-wide operation against animal cruelty
SUR AXARQUÍA.
Seprona intervened in three separate cases in one day in Torrox and Benajarafe and the owners are being investigated for ill-treating their pets
Cholesterol levels can increase by up to 10% after the Christmas holidays
EUROPA PRESS Malaga
Experts recommend that cholesterol levels should not be more than 200 mg/dl as it is one of the most important risk factors in the development of cardiovascular disease
Pilot suffers minor injuries as light aircraft crashes into field of avocados near Vélez airport
The plane was trying to return to the runway after the control tower had received reports of mechanical problems
Happy New Fast: start the year like Beyoncé and Angelina Jolie
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Dr Montse Folch, famous for the artichoke diet, says liquid-only days will compensate for the excesses of Christmas
Stolen car found and French driver arrested
The driver provided what police suspected to be false identification and an investigation revealed that the car, a black Peugeot 308 with French number plates, had been reported as stolen last year
Heavy wine
A. J. LINN
Wine has been produced for 6,000 years but it is only in 3% of that entire period that we have drunk it as a refined pleasure
New Year's revolution
As is the custom at this time, I thought I'd offer some predictions for the next twelve months
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A delayed passenger in a hurry to escape
Building jobs bonanza at new leisure centre
Central Marbella road repairs 'over by Easter'
Young rockers against bullying
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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
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Motocross in Casares brings winter visitors to the Costa
Tickets now on sale for the Davis Cup in Marbella
How the tables have turned!
"We have a very good atmosphere in the camp"
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