Crime
British fugitive arrested in Colombia for shooting several people in Marbella
The events took place in August 2023
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Amateur choir
Amateur choir invites new voices to join its ‘welcoming community of singers’
Based in Manilva, the Love to Sing choir is looking for anyone who enjoys singing, whether seasoned vocalists or keen beginners
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Four people arrested in Benalmádena over a spate of robberies carried out from a motorhome
The gang, accused of 25 crimes against property, operated in tourist and wealthy areas
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Development
Urban development law blocks plans for major hotel and golf project on Costa del Sol
The application of the new Andalusian LISTA law or the old LOUA law is blocking Larios' initiative for three hotels, a golf course and 500 houses in Maro
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Water
December's rains could mean water is released from Marbella reservoir for safety reasons
In little more than a week, the reservoir's level has risen by around 25%, approaching the level set as safe for the winter months, while the entire system of the province's reservoirs now amounts to the annual demand of the city of Malaga
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Electricity
Costa del Sol village ends year in darkness after second power cut in four days
Around 200 residents in Maro spend more than 12 hours without power on New Year's Eve and demand answers from Endesa and its distributor, e-distribución
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Around 1,800 people turn out to end 2025 in Torremolinos during fun run to support Cudeca
The runners, who were encouraged to participate in fancy dress, followed a three-kilometre route through the streets of the town and on to plaza Costa del Sol, where an afternoon of live entertainment was held
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Malaga Cathedral
This is how the façades of Malaga Cathedral have changed with the new balustrade
The balcony, which was left unfinished in the 18th century, can be seen in the section between the north tower and the doorway of los Naranjos patio
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Four gold chokers stolen from jewellery shop in Marbella
The perpetrator took the items while other customers were being served and was located and arrested at a nearby construction site
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Population
Sofía, born in Marbella at 12.37am, is Malaga province's first 2026 baby
After her came Asier, born at 12.47am, and then Jesús, born in Malaga city at 1.57am
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Weather
Spain's weather agency now rules out snowfall along Malaga province's coast
The forecast has replaced the probability of snowfall with rain and snow levels have been raised to 900 metres
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Hundred people evicted from illegal New Year's Eve party held in Malaga industrial area
The Local Police found that the party lacked the necessary permits
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Firework blamed for New Year's Eve Malaga city flat blaze
The fire spread to the terrace of the property, where a couple in their eighties and one of their daughters were sleeping
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Weather
Spain's meteorological agency warns of possible snowfall close to the Costa del Sol
Aemet's automatic system has made a surprise prediction of snow at 200-300 metres of altitude on 6 and 7 January
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Art and culture
Visitor numbers to Malaga's Picasso and Carmen Thyssen museums have levelled out in 2025
The city-born artist's gallery in the Costa del Sol capital has reached almost 800,000 visitors for the second year running, while the Baroness's museum remains at 202,000 visitors