Education
Mijas force signs up Bobby, the first police dog in Spain to help children to read
The Local Police will begin a dog therapy programme in March for schoolchildren under-10 with special educational needs
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Drought crisis
Mijas launches pioneering xeriscaping technique to reduce need for irrigation
The initiative was announced by the town’s mayor, Ana Mata, who explained that plants with low water needs and sustainable and recycled ornamental elements are being used to rationalise the use of water as much as possible
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Fuengirola
Fuengirola to mark Andalucía Day with series of events for whole family
The festivities will begin with the raising of the regional flag, followed by a concert by the municipal band, children's workshops and verdiales performances
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Charity
Age Concern gala night raises 900 euros in Mijas
More than 100 guests enjoyed a cava and canapé reception and dinner at The Green Label
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New coastal path footbridge to connect municipalities of Benalmádena and Fuengirola
This section of the Senda Litoral, between Paseo Rey de España and Playa Carvajal, has caused access problems to pedestrians for many years
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Police report warns of the danger posed by wild boar in Mijas, even causing the A-7 to be cut off
For more than a month the town hall has hired professional archers to shoot the animals and is now looking at other ways to tackle the issue
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Art
German artist brings diverse impressions of Andalucía exhibition to Mijas Costa
Costa Tropical-based artist Lotta Leon is fascinated by the Andalusian light, the diverse impressions of nature, and also by the traces of ancient history, especially the cultural heritage of the Moors
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History of jazz initiative makes welcome return to Las Lagunas theatre
The Untold Story of Jazz will be hosted by musician, composer and founder of the centre of art and modern music of Malaga (Elcamm), Tete Leal, and will feature a gospel choir, a mini big band, a narrator and several actors
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Housing
Fuengirola and regional authority announce new social housing initiative
The first project, with an investment of 2.9 million euros, is located in the area of La Yesera, in Los Pacos. The complex will consist of fifteen one, two and three-bedroom homes in a four-storey block with parking spaces and a recreation area
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Fuengirola
'They want to do business with our homes': outrage as tenants forced from their flats in Fuengirola
Residents were handed eviction notices after their building became part of Sareb, Spain's 'bad bank', which is 50% owned by the government
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Crime
Thief who burrowed in and out of Mijas golf courses arrested
Once the suspect entered the facilities via a hole he dug under the fence, he would steal items players left in golf buggies
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Community spirit
Charity raffle raises 250 euros for Mijas Lions Diabetes Support Group
The group were invited to the opening of the new Inspired Fragrances shop in Fuengirola
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Planning
Demolition of iconic Mercacentro market transforms the scene in centre of Fuengirola
The building that for 40 years has occupied one of the busiest junctions in the town is gradually disappearing as a preliminary step to the construction of a new market
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Employment
Eighty jobs up for grabs at this year's Marenostrum Fuengirola, and this is who they're looking for
Applicants for the various employment positions first need to submit their CVs online before personal interviews are held with people who make the grade
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Drought crisis
Fuengirola investigates possibility of connecting groundwater wells to the supply network
The project is already taking shape with the town's water concessionaire, Gestagua, currently installing a new pipeline under the fairground
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