Protest
Costa del Sol residents continue fight against Endesa electricity substation plans
Torrox residents fear that the new substation, together with the two high-voltage pylons in the area, will lead to health risks
Eugenio Cabezas
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Internet
Free WiFi coverage extended on Costa del Sol beach with even more access points planned for the future
The service on Las Palmeras beach will be operational all year round: in summer from 9am to 9pm and in winter from 9am to 2pm
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Charity
Cudeca calls for 'tin army' volunteers in Nerja
The Costa del Sol-based charity is looking for people to pick up its collection tins and replace them an empty one in the town's restaurants and shops
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Events
Picture special: 'Psychrowdelic' party puts Costa del Sol on the dance music map
The elrow festival was back at the weekend bringing with it three stages of house and tecno music, stilt walkers, giant inflatables and a 1960s inspired flower power main stage
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THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Algarrobo: The town where carob trees grow
There have been a number of spellings of the name, including Algarrovo, El Garrobo, El Garrovo, Alharroba and Alharaba
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112 incident
Man seriously injured after falling from ladder while installing air conditioning unit on the Costa del Sol
The individual was transferred to the Regional Hospital in Malaga by air ambulance after his condition was stabilised at the scene for around two hours
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Torrox resident recognised for 'selfless work'
For years, Nieves Cortés has helped keep Calle Nerja, where she lives, one of the best kept streets in the town
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Drought crisis
Additional reclaimed water on its way for subtropical fruit growers in the Axarquía
The Andalusian regional government has signed four new agreements to provide a further 4.75 cubic hectometres to the farmers
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Property
Bidding for Costa del Sol homes opens on auction web site at just half their market value
The residential complex is made up of 75 homes, communal gardens and a swimming pool - but the Malaga-based developer has gone into liquidation
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Tourism
Sightseeing Bus City Tour arrives in Vélez-Málaga
The double-decker has images of María Zambrano and Miguel de Cervantes and places such as El Cerro in Vélez-Málaga and the Torre del Mar lighthouse
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Drought crisis
Subtropical fruit growers in Axarquía demand 'urgent solutions'
Farmers are organising a protest to call for more regenerated water from waste water treatment plants and a desalination plant to help the sector
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Drought crisis
Torrox becomes latest Axarquía town to experience cuts to water supply
Public water company Aqualia announced that the restrictions were due to a drop in pressure and "problems" filling the main tank
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Long tailbacks on A-7 motorway in Malaga province after carriageway closed following lorry fire
A diversion was put in place on the N-340 as the road was closed to traffic while emergency services tackled the major blaze
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THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Macharaviaya: A name barely changed by time
The village was known as 'little Madrid' in the eighteenth century thanks to the Gálvez family who moved there and had important links
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Finding solutions to the drought crisis
From owners of holiday accommodation to estate agents, wine makers, growers and those looking to relocate to the Axarquía area, the foreign community is adapting to the restrictions