Infrastructure
Benalmádena renovates appearance and services in Carvajal beach area
The town hall has replaced old wooden footpaths with concrete and built a small bridge over the stream that flows into the area
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Law
Benalmádena town hall closes troubled hotel just 15 months after authorising its reopening
Police have evicted the guests and workers but several rooms are still occupied by people who used to live in the property
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Health
New day centre for disability care begins to take shape in Benalmádena
The ABAD facility is one of 14 projects being subsidised by the Andalusian regional government across Malaga province, with a total investment of 18 million euros through EU Next Generation funds
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Community spirit
Benalmádena ice rink to reopen for season with big charity event for local girl
It will help raise funds to cover the medical treatments required for the serious illness she is battling
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Beach safety
Torremolinos ends summer season with no drownings or major incidents on resort's beaches
The special lifeguard service was called on almost 700 times, the most frequent incidents being minor injuries and jellyfish stings
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Benalmádena reaffirms its commitment to the Spanish flag
Around 300 people reaffirmed their commitment to Spain and symbolised their love for their country during the ceremony in Arroyo de la Miel involving some 200 legionnaires from a Ronda regiment
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Culture
Torremolinos inaugurates new space in tribute to legendary illustrator
Three-dimensional characters made famous by cartoonist Francisco Ibáñez have been installed in Parque de La Batería
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Community spirit
Charity event raises 2,700 euros for bar owners affected by devasting fire in Torremolinos
The local community came together for a day of fun, live music and a variety of pub games to raise funds to help the eight owners who lost their businesses in the blaze in Avenida Salvador Allende
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Traffic
Costa del Sol towns join forces to demand access to new neighbourhood from A-7 motorway
The aim is to respond to urban developments on the western edge of Torremolinos, where affordable housing and a large park are also planned
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Crime
Row over honours awarded to Benalmádena policeman facing charges for alleged sexual abuse of three nieces
The Local Police force eventually suspended the presentation of the officer's medals due to the possible attendance of the minors at the ceremony, which would have violated an active restraining order issued by the courts
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Community spirit
Benalmádena sends out SOS for vaccine funding for local girl with brain tumour
Leonor's family has launched a fundraising campaign in collaboration with an association and with the support of local shopkeepers and the town hall
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Community spirit
Grand finale festival brings total raised for Bowel Cancer UK to more than 93,000 pounds sterling
The fifth and last Daphenbury fundraiser for cancer research held in Benalmádena at the weekend raised 19,700 euros
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Crime
Nineteen-year-old youth armed with knife arrested after threatening to kill relatives in Benalmádena
The suspect also allegedly lashed out police officers when they tried to detain him following the alleged assault
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Community
Benalmádena tenders contract for 'essential service that improves daily quality of life of elderly people'
The town’s mayor, Juan Antonio Lara, highlighted the importance of this support, which currently serves 440 people in the municipality and helps them with basic tasks
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Community spirit
Benalmádena to recognise role of senior citizens who are 'at heart of the town'
A number of activities have been organised by the town hall as part of its "seniors’ week", an initiative will run from 29 September to 5 October
Tony Bryant |