Insurance
Cliff plunge car finally removed from Benalmádena beach after three-month delay, in pictures
The town hall was forced to bring in a large crane to remove the vehicle after two demands from police for the vehicle owner to remove it failed
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Leisure
Hundreds protest at gates of iconic Tivoli amusement park demanding its reopening
Locals from Benalmádena, together with residents from other Costa del Sol and Malaga province towns called for an end to its four-year closure
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Security
National Police officers awarded medals during ceremony on the Costa
The event held in honour of the Holy guardian angels, patron of the force, was attended by the mayors of Benalmádena and Torremolinos
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Drought crisis
Torremolinos launches swimming pool initiative to 'maximise use of water'
The town hall is hoping that owners of swimming pools, whether private or community run, who plan to empty them over winter will allow the water to be used for municipal cleaning
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Leisure
Tivoli supporters to protest at gates of iconic Costa amusement park this Sunday to demand its reopening
The event has been organised by residents of Benalmádena and other towns across Malaga province to demand a resolution after four years of closure
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Sport
Benalmádena hockey club celebrates 40th anniversary with presentation of new kit
Mayor Juan Antonio Lara praised the club which he said has taken the town "to the top of this sports discipline on the national and international stage"
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Tourism
Which parts of Benalmádena are under pressure due to high percentage of holiday rental properties?
The town hall has released the results of a recent study carried out by municipal officers on tourist accommodation in the municipality, ahead of making any decisions about regulation of the sector
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Security
Benalmádena to install 150 video surveillance cameras throughout the town to help police stamp out crime
The Local Police force has also added an "intelligent" car to its fleet which can detect road traffic offences and read number plates on the move
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Council services
Benalmádena ramps up cleaning services with addition of 'cutting edge' rubbish vehicle
Other measures have been introduced this summer, including the replacement of the entire fleet of recycling and waste containers in the town
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Beach safety
Torremolinos beaches enjoy busy summer season with zero serious incidents
Throughout the four-month period, the lifeguard services carried out 42 rescue missions, all of which were successfully completed without any drownings or deaths
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Literature
Libraries in Benalmádena to host multilanguage reading clubs and literary workshops
Activities will be held each week in Spanish, English, French and Finnish and are open to “anyone who loves to read”
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Animal welfare
First international dog show in 'pet-friendly' Benalmádena deemed 'a resounding success'
The event attracted more than 70 different breeds of canines and participants not only from the Costa del Sol town but also from across Malaga province
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World Alzheimer's Month
Benalmádena raises awareness of Alzheimer's with series of informative activities
Along with an informative talk and a theatre production, AFAB will setup information points outside its headquarters in Arroyo de la Miel, and also in Benalmádena Pueblo
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Health
Benalmádena launches programme to support people who are suffering from a bereavement
The scheme is coordinated by two psychologists and meetings are held fortnightly
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Education
Further education centre in Benalmádena to get first-ever facelift
In the 26 years since it was built, the iconic Ovoide buiding in Arroyo de la Miel has housed everything from dance schools to language classes
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