Community spirit
Cervantes theatre to host gala night in aid of Torremolinos branch of Spanish cancer charity
All Together Against Cancer, a show in aid of the AECC, will take place in Malaga on Monday 15 April
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112 incident
Beach sunbed rental business in Torremolinos goes up in smoke after early morning fire
The owner of the pitch said she is now left with a bill of about 24,000 euros to repair the damage
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Retailers
Benalmádena's traders demand that people who buy from 'looky looky' men should be fined
The town's retailers claim that purchasing from the illegal street vendors 'constitutes a crime' and are calling on the local council to impose sanctions
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Tourism
This is how and when local people can travel on Benalmádena's famous cable car for free
The popular tourist attraction on the Costa del Sol will be free-of-charge on certain dates for people registered in the municipality, thanks to an agreement reached between the town hall and the operators
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Crime
Street market vendor sentenced to 21 years in prison for shooting rival dead on the Costa del Sol
The victim emerged from the hostel where he was staying and went to get into his van to start the working day when he was shot at three times from point blank range
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112 incident
Woman suffers serious head injuries after being struck by van in Benalmádena
The victim, aged 39, was transferred to a Malaga city hospital, given the seriousness of her injuries
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Food and drink
Sabor a Málaga foodie market makes debut appearance in Benalmádena
The 'Taste of Malaga' market, which will be set up in Arroyo de la Miel, will take place from Friday 5 until Sunday 7 April
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Education
Registration for financial help for school pupils in Torremolinos open until 30 April
The initiative is designed to help families on low income to purchase equipment and materials like sports clothing, uniforms, and other essential items. It offers a payment of 200 euros for infant age children and 150 euros for primary and secondary school pupils
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Drought crisis
Benalmádena town hall calls on Junta to relax water restrictions after Easter downpours
More flexibility would help businesses, especially those in the gardening and swimming pool sectors which are facing layoffs, to benefit from the increase in water reserves in Malaga province's reservoirs
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Infrastructure
Major renovation project for Benalmádena marina moves a step closer
The town hall has announced it is in the 'paperwork phase', the first step of the reformation and modernising of the Costa del Sol town's port, a project that includes an investment of 4.5 million euros
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What to do
Benalmádena reschedules traditional Easter production involving a cast of more than 150 local actors
El Paso, which recreates the final days of the life of Jesus Christ, was originally scheduled to take place in the Pueblo on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, but it was cancelled due to the forecast of heavy rain
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Tourism
Benalmádena overtakes tourism 'giants' in Spain, such as Benidorm and Barcelona, and this is why
The town hall has described last year's tourism figures as 'spectacular' and announced a strategic plan it is working on for the coming years
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Tourism
Brits boost tourist numbers in record-breaking month for Torremolinos
The arrival of 10,000 holidaymakers from the UK helped the town register a record number of visitors for the month of February
José Rodríguez Cámara |
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Roman remains project in Benalmádena Costa to be revived after 40 yearsv
The Benalroma site is to be part of a local archaeology route that also takes in Torremuelle and Los Molinillos
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Infrastructure
Week-long resurfacing of three key roads starts in centre of Arroyo de la Miel on 1 April
The asphalting will be carried out in such a way as to “cause as little inconvenience as possible” to local residents and businesses, according to the town hall