Community spirit
Age Concern Marbella set to launch new handicraft group
Following the “great response” to a rock painting workshop held last month, the charity will host another session at its social centre on Wednesday 26 February
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Three-year-old child dies after being pulled from private swimming pool on the Costa del Sol
The emergency services tried to resuscitate the youngster at the scene, but they were unsuccessful in their attempts
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Tourism
More than 250 health tourism representatives gather for global conference in Marbella
The Costa del Sol town is hosting the fourteenth World Health Tourism Congress (WHTC) which brings together healthcare providers from all around the globe
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Culture
This is what the new library in San Pedro Alcántara will look like
The 3.9 million euro plan will transform the old amphitheatre in the Jorge Lorenzo Tejada park
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Tourism
This is what the pioneering five-star Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella will look like and when it will open
The legendary luxury hotel, which became a retreat for royalty and celebrities after it first opened 1962, will feature 195 rooms and the Michelin-starred Malaga chef José Carlos García will be in charge of the restaurant
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Health
HC Marbella International Hospital upgrades with a new 1,000-square-metre building
The new facilities in Marbella will be connected to the surgical area, adding extra endoscopy rooms
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Environment
Association denounces damage to Marbella beaches due to sand removal
Espigones Emergidos demands stabilisation infrastructure for the coastline and plans demonstrations at the government office in Malaga
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Crime
Age Concern Marbella offers advice on internet fraudsters
Staying One Step Ahead of Scammers on 20 February will offer information on how best to protect personal information when using the internet
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Eight arrested in Marbella for violently snatching a mobile phone and trying to force the victim into a car
The suspects, who have been released on bail, are being investigated for robbery with violence, intimidation and attempted illegal detention
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Health
Opening of three health centres and extension of main Marbella hospital all fall behind schedule
Building work to the Ricardo Soriano, Las Chapas and Las Albarizas has been completed but none of them have opened yet
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Crime
British member of well-known international motorcycle club who boasted of being in 'one percenters' gang arrested in Marbella
The UK national was detained and swiftly deported from Malaga Aiport for breaking Spain's immigration laws
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Community
From Marbella to the Vatican: travelling around 2,500 kilometres without any money
Two young men are setting out on an adventure to reach the Holy See on foot without financial resources, to demonstrate "the goodness of human beings"
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Crime
British man falls from balcony in attempt to escape kidnappers in Marbella
The National Police had already surrounded the building in San Pedro Alcántara, when they saw the victim fall and subsequently arrested his captors who tried to flee the scene
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Hospitality
Malaga Michelin-starred chef spreads his skills to Marbella's Hotel Los Monteros
The iconic luxury five-star Marbella hotel will reopen its doors in the next few weeks with José Carlos García
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Marbella puts its emergency flood plan to the test
The aim of the drill involving more than 100 personnel was to glean information to be able to deal with this type of situation in the future and ensure the best possible outcome
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