Environment
Costa del Sol town to start fining drivers on 15 February as ban on polluting vehicles is enforced
The council will launch a campaign in the first weeks of this year to inform motorists about the new rules
José Rodríguez Cámara
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Heritage
One of the Costa del Sol's most snapped pieces of street sculpture will be restored to original state after being vandalised 18 years ago
The popular piece of art was originally created by Enrique Bodero "in tribute to the waiters, men and women, who through their hard work have contributed to the development of the coast"
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What to do
Torremolinos will celebrate its Three Kings parade on Saturday
The town hall has decided to bring the event forward by one day due to the forecast of rain on Sunday
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Sport
Sports tourism brings in 2.2 million euros to Torremolinos town hall coffers
The arrival of swimming, football and athletics teams has grown by 47 per cent in the last year and their arrival helps to keep the Costa del Sol's hotel and hospitality industry active all year round
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Community spirit
Festive fancy dress fun run takes to the streets in Torremolinos
Instead of a registration fee, runners donated non-perishable food, clothes, toys and books, which will be distributed among local families in danger of social exclusion
Tony Bryant |
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Finance
Benalmádena reduces budget planned for 2024 by 33 million euros
The town hall has defended the "serious" line it has taken, while the opposition has accused it of "deceiving" the public
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112 incident
Police investigate reports of man being shot in head in Benalmádena
Police units, firefighters and medics have rushed to the Torrequebrada area of the Costa del Sol town where witnesses reported seeing a hooded man fleeing the scene in a high-powered vehicle
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Community spirit
'Great response' to Torremolinos Christmas gift campaign for needy children
Kind-hearted customers of Mackay’s bar donated more than 110 presents, which were delivered to the town’s social kitchen last weekend
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What to do
Benalmádena sees out the old and welcomes in the New Year with activities in the Pueblo and Arroyo de la Miel
The Costa del Sol town will again host its traditional ‘Fiesta Tardeo’ in Plaza de las Tres Culturas from 3pm, while the main event takes place in Plaza de la Mezquita from 11.30pm
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In the frame
Costa del Sol artist Blanca Troughton paints galaxies
The maths teacher at a school in Torremolinos is a lover of astronomy and brings scientific knowledge to all audiences with her fascinating paintings
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Safety
Torremolinos completes project to remove asbestos from all schools and educational centres
Built in 1968, the La Paz school was the last in the town that had the presence of this material, which can cause several types of cancer and chronic respiratory diseases
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Safety
Torremolinos reminds people of strict firework ban over Christmas period and warns of big fines
The law regulating the use of pyrotechnics, which will also be enforced in other municipalities along the Costa del Sol, is to protect minors with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), babies, the elderly and pets, all of whom are affected by the noise
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Property
Wooden environmentally friendly apartments in Torremolinos go up in record time
Oceanika began construction in September and 30% of the build has already been completed, progressing at a rate of two weeks per storey
José Rodríguez Cámara |
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Property
'Facelifts' for two popular areas of Arroyo de la Miel
A total of 55 families have benefited from a series of grants linked to a housing upgrade programme in Benalmádena
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Community spirit
Winding-up of British Society on the Costa del Sol benefits two local charities
Money from the recent sale of the association's property in Benalmádena has been donated to Cudeca and Age Concern Fuengirola
Tony Bryant |