Recycling
The town hall said there was a ten per cent increase in glass deposited in the recycling 'igloos' last year, a figure which doubles the Andalusian average and is ten per cent higher than the national average
Road safety
The campaign comes about due to an increase in the number of personal mobility vehicles in the Costa del Sol municipality over the last two years
Drought crisis
The text, which will have to be approved by the full council, is designed to ensure full compliance with the drought restrictions in the town
Community spirit
The money will help pay for the treatment of two-year-old Robin Samuel, who is currently undergoing groundbreaking therapy treatment in Barcelona
Special birthday
Ivy Rhodes, who moved to the Costa del Sol town 40 years ago, will mark her 103rd birthday on 11 February, which makes her the oldest person among the entire foreign community
History
The tomb contained the skeletal remains of a middle-aged woman dating from between the 5th and 7th centuries. The team have discovered numerous other objects during the excavation works at the site, which is expected to open to the public "soon"
112 incident
The pair were patrolling in Avenida de la Armada when they heard the screams of the boy's mother pleading for help
Extra La Cabrera Marbella
Premium steaks meet Mediterranean views at La Cabrera Marbella
Food and drink
Chiringuito La Perla, located in a quiet cove close to the Holiday World hotel resort, had apparently been under threat of demolition, although the town hall said this was fake news
Music
This year the popular rockabilly festival, which celebrated its 30th anniversary, broke all records with more than 30,000 attendees, many of whom were foreign
Picture special
The music festival, one of the most important events of its genre in Europe, continues to break records with more than 30,000 attending this year's celebration of everything rockabilly
Crime
Three suspects burst into the store with machetes and fled after they stole cash, bags of sweets and a drink; one youth, a minor, has been arrested
Drought crisis
The five million litres of water in Parque de la Batería's artifical lake are being removed by the council in tankers
Sport
This month, some 456 swimmers from 19 foreign teams will use the pool facilities that will generate an economic impact of 240,560 euros to the town, but locals can swim for free
Benalmádena
Once the most popular amusement park on the Costa del Sol, it stood for freedom, fun and glamour. Since its closure in 2020, it has fallen into disuse with a loyal band of workers fighting for its revival. The mayor of Benalmádena has said that negotiations are under way and that the park will open again
The ruling puts an end to the employees' legal proceedings against the owners of the Costa del Sol amusement park
