Police
Spectacular police raid, by land and air, surprises beach club partygoers on the Costa del Sol
A dozen police vans and a helicopter were involved in the raid at Ocean Club Marbella on Saturday; at least one person was arrested
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Transport
New one-million-euro bus station for San Pedro to go out to tender before end of year
The project includes six covered bays so that buses can park, as well as a transit stop, a parking area for electric vehicle charging and a building with a waiting area for passengers
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Crime
Ten arrests on the Costa del Sol in one month related to organised crime in Marbella
National Police officers have carried out around 300 security checks, with some 3,000 people identified and 1,300 vehicles checked since the security forces crackdown
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Events
Largest fashion outlet fair on the Costa del Sol returns to Marbella
Items from many well-known designer labels will be on offer, with shoppers offered discounts of up to 80% at some stands
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Entertainment
The Courier: a film about the real estate 'boom' and corruption in Marbella unexpectedly tops the Netflix chart worldwide
After its success in the cinema theatres it has become the most watched non-English language film on the streaming platform, although it is not yet available in Spain
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Community spirit
Age Concern gala dinner in Marbella raises almost 5,000 euros to launch new hardship fund
The aim was to raise funds to maintain and develop the charity's social and activity centre in San Pedro Alcántara, and to support its new hardship fund which supports older expats in need of temporary financial help
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Talent
Eleven-year-old British youngster makes impact on La Voz Kids talent show
Carmen Holden, who came from the UK to the Costa del Sol with her parents in 2015, got through the blind audition stage of the Antena 3 show with her performance of the Lady Gaga song, Always Remember Us This Way
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Crime
One arrested in connection with theft of 30 bicycles in Marbella
The value of all the items recovered by police, including scooters, exceeds 30,000 euros
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Summer sport
Marbella warms up for the E1 Series, the Formula 1 of the sea
On 1 and 2 June, Puerto Banús will host the only Grand Prix of this kind to be held in Spain
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Two men arrested after stabbing in violent bar brawl in San Pedro Alcántara
When police arrived at the scene, officers found two injured people, with the second person nursing a gash on his arm
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These are the beaches in Marbella affected by new town hall regulations
The measure will mainly affect Nueva Andalucía, Puerto Banús, Casablanca, Fontanilla, La Venus, El Pinillo, Alicate, La Víbora, Las Chapas and Cabopino beaches
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Tourism
Marbella takes centre stage at Arabian Travel Market and is positioned as a favourite destination
The Middle Eastern tourist is a lover of luxury and has a close relationship with the Costa del Sol town
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Crime
The blurred lines between fiction and reality: Mocro Maffia feature heavily in just-released TV series Marbella
Back in the real world, the scandal of the escape from the Costa del Sol by the leader of this Mocro Maffia gang coincides with the premiere of this crime thriller that portrays such gangs amid a Costa del Sol replete as much with luxury as with crime
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Gastronomy
Malaga's iconic El Pimpi bodega and restaurant extends its reach with new venue in Marbella
The new venture, in which actor Antonio Banderas is a partner, is located at the Puente Romano Beach Resort
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Video: Three arrested in raid on padel club gymnasium in Marbella
There was a heavy deployment of National Police officers, including air support, with a helicopter flying over the area during the operation