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Overturned car causes six kilometres of traffic tailbacks on A-7 motorway near Benalmádena
The accident this Sunday afternoon forced the closure of the left lane at kilometre 1004, heading in the Malaga direction
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Planning
Adventurous 4.5-million-euro transformation project for Benalmádena marina unveiled
A two-storey shopping centre with 7,000 square metres of commercial space is proposed, in addition to 5,500 square metres of roof-top terraces with panoramic views out to sea
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Sport
Famous Costa del Sol ice rink reopens, the only one in the whole of Andalucía
The new operators of El Club de Hielo in Benalmádena are hoping to attract local families and groups as well as tourists, after a three-year hiatus
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Crime
Off-duty cop helps catch three robbers who fled with rucksack containing 10,000 euros on the Costa del Sol
Local Police units in Torremolinos and Benalmádena, as well as National Police force officers, were involved in a dramatic high-speed chase as the getaway vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and ran several red lights
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Planning
Long-needed new fire station in Benalmádena moves one step closer
For more than two decades, different local government teams have been promising a fire station that meets the needs of a brigade that has 30 staff and which attends an average of 610 incidents every year
Lorena Cádiz |
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Events
Torremolinos marks Picasso anniversary year with speed painting contest
A total of 26 artists participated in the event, in which they had to capture an iconic town scene on their canvas
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Missing person appeal
Girl who went missing on her way home from school in Benalmádena found safe and well in Malaga
The 15-year-old called her mother to say that she was on her way back to the family home, but she did not arrive
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Drought crisis
Benalmádena council prevented from watering green areas or washing streets for at least two months
Local residents have been reminded that the irrigation of gardens, parks or green areas - whether public or private - with potable water is prohibited while the current drought situation lasts
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Health
Hong Kong challenge for almost 2,000 Benalmádena schoolchildren taking part in walk to fight obesity
The event, which will simulate the distance of a trip from the Costa del Sol to the Far East, is part of a series of activities in the town hall’s Healthy Habits group
Lorena Cádiz |
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Food and drink
This is the Costa del Sol tapas bar that gives a discount to its customers for a smile or their patience
Social media is full of photos and comments praising the move of the owner, who says he was inspired to offer the discounts by an eatery in Barcelona
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Benalmádena mayor embroiled in signed flags controversy
Opposition councillors have insisted that Juan Antonio Lara, who has been personally signing municipal flags given as gifts to triumphant local athletes, should “not scribble on a symbol that belongs to everyone”
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Business
Initiatives launched to help boost business in Benalmádena marina after slump in trade
A series of activities has been organised to support shops, bars and restaurants experiencing a drop in sales due to the current works on Avenida Alay, which for more than a year has closed the main access of the port to traffic
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Tourism
Benalmádena marina to undergo major four-year transformation 'to bring it into the 21st century'
The area has remained practically the same since it was inaugurated in 1981, but now a 4.5-million-euro project has been announced that will adapt it to meet current and future needs
Lorena Cádiz |
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Events
Elvis tribute act comes out retirement and dons his blue suede shoes for Cudeca charity event
Kenny Dee and guest singers will be raising funds for the cancer foundation and hospice in Benalmádena with a special performance on 9 November
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Obituary
Charles Betty MBE, Briton who worked to improve expat lives on the Costa del Sol, dies aged 100
The Lancashire-born former war hero and education expert helped set up Age Care and the first volunteer translation service after retiring to Benalmádena
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