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Police forensic experts investigate what sparked fire that severely damaged seven pubs on the Costa del Sol
The early-morning blaze in Torremolinos also affected a supermarket and six vehicles parked nearby
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Food and drink
Benalmádena to create its own gastronomic brand
The aim is to "strengthen" the Costa del Sol town's foodie-tourism offering by creating a brand along with a set of experiences and events that reflect the cultural identity of its cuisine
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Seven pubs and supermarket hit by major early-morning blaze in Costa del Sol resort
While firefighters tackled the blaze, Torremolinos Local Police officers were also on the scene to divert traffic and restrict access to the affected area
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What to do
Costa del Sol town offers a journey through the sounds, aromas and colours of the Middle Ages
Benalmádena Pueblo will stage its popular Arab souk between 28 and 31 August, an event that presents typical cuisine, parades, music concerts, falconry displays and workshops
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Summer escapades
Seven things not to miss on a visit to Benalmádena this summer
Mountains, great beaches, a traditional old town and amazing theme parks. These are just some of the attributes of one of the most prosperous and complete holiday resort on the western Costa del Sol
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Infrastructure
Benalmádena announces second phase of road resurfacing plan
With a total investment of more than 700,000 euros, funded by municipal funds, the project will resume in September and will cover more than twenty streets
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Employment
Month-on-month increase in social security registrations in Torremolinos in July
According to the latest data from Spain's ministry of inclusion, social security and migration, the increase represents almost 400 more employees registered than in June
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Animal welfare
Benalmádena puts care of stray and abandoned animals and control of pigeons, seagulls and wild boar contract out to tender
The town hall is inviting bids in the region of 500,000 euros to run the animal welfare service for two years
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Sport
Project announced to provide Torremolinos with third municipal sports centre
With a budget of 600,000 euros, it will be located in the San Francisco de Asís sports hall, which was part of the former juvenile offenders’ detention centre
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History
A British landing in Torremolinos in 1857
The first known English landing took place shortly before an Anglo-Dutch squadron commanded by Admiral Rooke took Gibraltar on 4 August 1704 in the context of the War of the Spanish Succession
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Tourism
Torremolinos adopts manifesto to promote tourism that is purposeful, responsible and inclusive
It is a declaration of intentions and commitments to drive progress based on a roadmap agreed upon by all stakeholders in the sector, while also addressing the demands of citizens in tourist destinations
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Culture
Benalmádena embellishes processional route of its patron with decorative structure
As part of the three days of festivities in her honour, the Virgen de la Cruz will pass under the new structure during Friday's procession
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All for the videos: two minors break into abandoned Tivoli park to record content
A former worker guarding the park spotted them and alerted 091, after which the trespassing teenagers were caught by the National Police
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Culture
Farewell to Benalmádena's bullring?
A technical report from the provincial authority states that the site is, legally, in a state of urban ruin and that it must be demolished, while the town hall says that it is currently studying the case
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Costa del Sol
Restoration work on iconic Barrabino mansion in Torremolinos ‘advancing at good pace’
The project involves an investment of more than 2.5 million euros, which will allow the full restoration of the building and its conversion into an urban, cultural and heritage centre