Infrastructure
Work on long-awaited Costa del Sol 'water highway' will begin in two weeks' time
The new supply pipeline will be accompanied by another for reclaimed water
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Sport
First Pickleball club at a hotel resort in Spain will be on the Costa del Sol
The popular sport - which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis - is played on a smaller court than tennis, using a rigid racquet and a perforated plastic ball
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Education
University centre planned for abandoned museum building in Torremolinos
The proposal envisages transforming the property, known as the museum that never was, into a 4,000 metre square university campus
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Emergency services
Benalmádena honours commitment to modernise fire brigade
The new water-tender fire engine bears the name of Corporal Pedro Serrano, who died in the line of duty in 2016 after 14 years of service to the town
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Crime
Torremolinos businessman arrested for exploiting irregular migrant workers
The National Police investigation suggests he forced the victims to work 70-hour weeks, fined them for going to the toilet and paid below the minimum wage
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Environment
More than 500 people take part in charity Walkathons for Water on Costa del Sol
Promoted by the We Are Water Foundation and Hilton Grand Vacations; the events were held in Benalmádena and Mijas to raise public awareness of global water and sanitation challenges
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Employment
Benalmádena to launch new employment scheme for groups at risk of social exclusion
The project will offer jobseekers the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the practices and values typical of the professional environment they aspire to join
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Heritage
Benalmádena's 'La Niña' little girl statue to get some TLC
The much-loved bronze sculpture, which has not been restored in the last 30 years, is expected to return to the Plaza de España before the year is out
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British man who fell down slope after being pushed by partner on Costa del Sol rushed to hospital with serious head injury
The young woman, who allegedly left the scene, was arrested by Local Police officers at the accommodation where she was staying
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Environment
Benalmádena plans to plant over 700 new trees
The town hall has launched the major initiative to recover lost specimens and expand its green areas
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Heritage
Benalmádena receives donation of historic printing house cabinet
The chivalet, donated by the family of a local businessman, is a cabinet made up of many small drawers or pigeonholes that stored movable type
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Sport
Registration opens for cross-country race in Torremolinos
Taking place on Sunday 30 November, it includes various categories, with course distances varying according to age group
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Body of 57-year-old man found floating in Costa del Sol marina
A member of the public alerted the emergency services this Sunday morning after they spotted the lifeless body in the water at the popular holiday destination
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Attraction
Benalmádena's butterfly park re-emerges as Monowa to teach us that life is precious
For over a decade, the butterfly park has been educating visitors over the importance of appreciating nature's beauty as well as its brevity
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Environment
Botanical collections in Benalmádena park to be enhanced
A one-year, renewable agreement focuses on improving and promoting the cactus, succulents, palms and bamboo collections
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