Archaeological finds at El Fuerte shed light on Islamic and Roman Marbella
Some thirty professionals have been working for a year collating data on the dig at the hotel complex
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Council nursery set to grow 600,000 plants a year to decorate Marbella
The new facility uses the latest technology and has been built to save on the expense of buying from private providers
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Black tie ball to support Age Concern social and activity centre in San Pedro
The event, to be held at Marbella's Don Pepe Gran Meliá hotel, has been organised with the support of the International Theatre Studio, and will include a performance by the Marbella Big Band
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Public transport to be given priority near Costa del Sol hospital
A specific lane for buses, taxis and emergency vehicles will be created for the Marbella healthcare facility
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Sixteen new cameras being installed to monitor Marbella beaches
The devices are being installed on La Venus, La Bajadilla, Puerto Banús and San Pedro Alcántara beaches to collect information on how busy they are, water quality and solar radiation, which will be available on a mobile phone app
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Foreign residents make up one third of Marbella's population
In Nueva Andalucía more than 82 per cent of those registered on the town hall's 'padrón' are not Spanish, with Brits making up the majority
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Marbella approves initial PGOM in step towards normalising town planning rules
The plan includes the modern concept of a 15-minute city, where basic public facilities are no more than a quarter of an hour away on foot
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Designers and artisans come together at Cívitas Puerto Banús for Easter showcase
Born to Surprise, which takes place between Thursday 6 and Sunday 9 April, will feature an urban market that aims to promote the talent of young national designers, along with live music, workshops and food trucks
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New strategic plan will affect each of Marbella's different districts
Last week, Marbella’s mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, set out in broad terms how each part of the town is likely to be affected
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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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