THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
San Pedro Alcántara has a woman's name
The town was founded as an agricultural settlement in 1860 by the Marqués del Duero, who is said to have named it in honour of his mother
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Three fake real estate agents arrested in Marbella after swindling 20,000 euros
The trio used false documents, in the name of a legitimate company, to dupe individuals who were looking to rent a property in the town to pay sizable sums as a deposit
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Two arrested after Marbella women have 75,000 euros of jewellery stolen from car
Police believe the thieves are behind a series of robberies in recent months in public car parks in Andalucía
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Costa gang that distributed counterfeit 500 euro banknotes is smashed
Seven people were arrested in Marbella after the criminal network introduced the fake notes by means of the "drip" system, in gambling and clothes shops in Malaga province
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New tourist office opens in San Pedro Alcántara
The 300-square-metre premises are located on the boulevard next to the town’s main roundabout, and even feature a rest area for taxi drivers
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Marbella’s streets to be filled with poetry
From the Río Verde Roman villa to the Fernando Alcalá Library, as well as bars and schools will be filled with poetry during the Marpoética festival
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Council makes it easier to access online services for those who don't speak Spanish
Marbella town hall has set up a new office with three computers and staff on hand to assist users affected by the digital divide
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Multiple kidnapping in Marbella: 15 gang members arrested after death threats and five-million-euro ransom demand
Spain's National Police force has revealed that one of the seized victims almost died of a diabetic coma while being held captive
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Marbella’s new skatepark aims to be one of best in Andalucía
The facility will have three different sized bowls and other features that will also make it suitable for BMX, rollerblade and scooter users
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Calls for greater accessibility for disabled in Marbella and San Pedro
Diego Eyzaguirre, president of the town’s association for physically disabled people would like to see a specific department set up to develop a strategic plan
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Savouring memories in Marbella with new cookery book
Users of Malaga province’s home care service and their assistants have participated in the production of a book containing traditional recipes
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New sewage network for Marbella neighbourhood
The project in the La Capellanía area includes the construction of a new road connecting it to Lomas del Virrey
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Marbella's new skatepark aims to become one of the best in Andalucía
BMX world champion Rubén Alcántara has had an input in the design and having features such as handrails and pyramid-type ramps, it will be suitable for BMX, rollerblade and scooter users in addition to skateboarders
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A young woman riding a scooter dies after being struck by lorry in Marbella
The 25-year-old victim was in a collision with the vehicle in the access tunnel to the La Cañada shopping centre, under the A-7 main coast road
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Marbella's Triple A animal shelter undergoes a complete renovation
A 1.5 million euro town hall project is modernising the centre that currently houses 250 dogs and 300 cats
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