South of Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga steps up rat and insect control
The measures include the placement of bait, rodent control and insect control treatments, depending on the extent of the infestation detected in the eastern Costa del Sol town
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Sexual assault
Malaga province bar owner convicted of raping unconscious young woman
The provincial court of Malaga has sentenced the defendant to eight years in prison
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Health
Investigation opens into alleged malpractice at Axarquía hospital
Malaga province's public prosecutor’s office is following up the complaint lodged by the CSIF trade union regarding the alleged use of expired or substandard reagents in the laboratory in Torre del Mar
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Public transport
Axarquía villages demand improved bus service
The mayors of Almáchar and El Borge have asked the Andalusian regional government to look into introducing a regular service between Vélez-Málaga, Benamocarra, Almáchar and El Borge, using the MA-3112 road as the main route
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Costa del Sol off-duty police officer saves six-year-old boy from choking to death on an olive
The child received further medical attention at the Axarquía hospital to rule out serious internal injuries and was later discharged
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Man who confessed to killing Cristina has been jailed, along with another man for concealing evidence
The third person arrested has been released on bail, subject to certain conditions
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Post office
Correos puts the closure of the La Cala del Moral post office on hold
The decision comes after Rincón de la Victoria town hall voted unanimously to call on the state-owned company to reconsider and the mayor, Francisco Salado, wrote to the government and the president of Correos, Pedro Saura
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Beaches
Lifeguard services and access improved on popular Vélez-Málaga beach
Almayate's Playa del Hornillo has a modernised first-aid post, a lifeguard tower and improved shower at El Toro in time for the summer
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Axarquía
Allegations made by two civil servants brought Frigiliana alleged corruption case to light
The documentation submitted to the Guardia Civil and the anti-fraud office points to alleged splitting of payments and repeated payments to avoid going through the official procurement process and lifting of objections during council meetings at the Malaga province town hall
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Parking
Torrox expands car parking this summer with 4,000 free spaces on the coast
The town hall is handing out free parking discs to manage car rotation in the busiest areas during July and August
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Gender-based violence
Malaga gender-based violence third victim in 2026: Cristina's friends describe her as resilient and hard-working mother
Cristina Catalá's friends were aware she was going through a hard time, but said she "would always pull through with a smile" and continue working to provide for her daughter
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Summer
Free yoga and Pilates sessions on eastern Costa del Sol beaches throughout summer
The classes will take place on Torre del Mar, Caleta and Benajarafe beaches and are free for residents and visitors
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Murder
Cristina, the victim of the alleged gender-based murder whose body was found in a well in Rincón, went missing at the end of March
Her former partner, now under arrest, had been reported by other women for domestic violence; Cristina had been stabbed several times
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Local government
Mayor of Frigiliana and six councillors to give evidence in Torrox court as fraud investigation continues
The investigation in the Malaga province town centres on seven alleged offences: misconduct in public office, misappropriation of public funds, fraud in public procurement, forgery, coercion, influence-peddling and membership of a criminal organisation
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Three arrested after women's body found in well near Rincón de la Victoria
An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of death, and the find is being treated as a possible case of domestic violence