In the frame
'La vida loca' of an expat fairground worker in Andalucía is no easy ride
Grace McNabola has written a book about her and husband Gordon's madcap adventures with their virtual reality pods on the 'ruta de ferias' in the region
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Music
Midnight Hour: The iconic sound of Afro-American soul on the Costa
The Sound of The Commitments is based on the cult movie that features hits by artists such as Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding
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Community spirit
Coraxalia choir offers international concert in iconic Nerja square
The international choir gave a recital of well-known popular and classical songs in English and Spanish
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Gardening
Recommended for your garden in the south of Spain: Calpurnia aurea
A member of the Fabaceae (legume) family, the typical pea-like flowers are a sunny yellow and form on loose racemes that hang gracefully
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Food and drink opinion
What is Spain's best wine?
It is a recurring topic when like-minded aficionados get together for a few 'copas', writes AJ Linn, and this might be a contender...
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Community spirit
Over fifty top chefs take part in event on Costa del Sol to raise funds for autistic children
Some 55 professionals from Michelin-starred restaurants took part in the seventh Chefs for Children initiative, which this year will donate its proceeds to Autismo España
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Health
Five exercises to avoid cognitive decline
Memory and other cognitive training can help recover and then maintain brain function, slow down cognitive decline and even spot any downturn a year ahead
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Community spirit
New project on the Costa to further help those affected by dementia
Age Concern Fuengirola is seeking the participation of other charities to create a dementia alliance along the coast
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Community spirit
Costa charities come together to assist British resident found wandering the streets
The elderly lady was being looked after by neighbours but her condition has deteriorated and she now needs professional help
Extra HM Hospitales
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A new voice for women of the 20th century
La Malagueta exhibits more than 500 images and photo collages created by María María Acha-Kutscher to show women and tell their stories
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Photo gallery
Chefs for Children, in pictures
Representatives from restaurants that hold more than fifty Michelin stars came together for the charity initiative in Benahavís on the Costa del Sol
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Extra Origen
Origen: the flavours of the best Spanish cuisine in a unique setting
Casino Torrequebrada combines a carefully-selected gastronomic offer with the excitement of its sophisticated casino and late-night bars
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History and heritage
St George's Day - connecting with the saint in Andalucía
There are a number of places in the south of Spain with links to St George, or San Jorge,in Spanish
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Food critic
El Gamonal: true to culinary tradition
Sophisticated grills that avoid mixing the flavours of meat and fish
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In the frame
From Ireland to Spain - via the rest of the world
Kerry and Wesley Patten now run a coffee roasting business on the eastern strip of the Costa del Sol, where they moved after lockdown with their two children
Fergal Macerlean |