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Worker rescued after being buried under three metres of earth on Costa del Sol building site
The complex rescue by members of Malaga's provincial fire brigade took more than four hours
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Health
Bathing discouraged on Malaga beach after floods cause sewage pipes to rupture
Water tests are being carried out to determine if the beach needs to be closed
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Business
Business owners in Ronda fear planned 'orange' parking zone will drive shoppers away
A survey of local traders has revealed that 70% of them believe the new by-law restricting non-resident parking will deter custom from the surrounding towns and villages
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Local news 2025 round-up
A year of protests and promises
This year has seen good news for the reservoirs of Malaga province and ambitious plans to solve the Costa de Sol's transport problems of the future; meanwhile housing and healthcare issues prompt protests
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Population
Torrox leads population growth on eastern Costa del Sol
The town has gained 432 inhabitants in the last year, increasing its population to 22,015 and Malaga province's Axarquía area is now home to more than 232,800 people, with some big contrasts between municipalities
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Film and TV
The eight TV series filmed in Malaga and released in 2025 that you really should see, if you haven't already
From a number one worldwide hit on Netflix to a couple of Golden Globe nominations on Amazon Prime Video, the streaming platforms end the year featuring many new titles shot on the Costa del Sol and across the province
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Crime
Vandals target historic symbol marking peak on Malaga mountain popular with hikers
The metal cross on the Pico del Cielo near Nerja has been a symbol of mountaineering in the area for 54 years
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Tourism
Tourism numbers peak on the Costa del Sol
The latest data from Spain's national institute of statistics shows for the first time a negative sign in the overall number of visitors and stays in accommodation as a whole in Malaga province
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Weather
Rain will return to mark the start of 2026 in Malaga and along Costa del Sol this weekend
According to Aemet, the imminent arrival of high-impact storm Francis to Spain will bring more rain to the province from Saturday onwards
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Retail
Shoppers opt to buy fewer, but better quality and locally-sourced products this festive season
A University of Malaga study has shown there is a trend towards spending less and making better choices as part of a more selective and thoughtful purchasing process
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Air travel
Head of Costa del Sol tourist board blames central government for border control queues at Malaga Airport
Francisco Salado has said that Madrid has to find a solution to these long delays "because every day that passes is a blow to the image of our destination and Spain"
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Motoring
Resurrection, the handcrafted 'dream' motorcycle created in Coín that aspires to conquer Verona
The big reveal will come at the end of January 2026, when it will be presented at the Motor Bike Expo in Italy, one of the most important motor and custom bike fairs in Europe
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Heroic National Police officers save life of a two-year-old boy in Marbella
The unrepsonsive child eventually coughed up some mucus that appeared to be obstructing his airway and he was subsequently taken to a Costa del Sol hospital for a full check-up
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Traditions
Malaga's traditional folk music and dance festival: dampened by the storm, but still as lively as ever
The heavens opened, but then the skies cleared, allowing the 'verdiales' groups an opportunity to shine before an audience of all ages
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Air travel
Airlines warn passengers of long queues at Malaga Airport due to passport checks at border control
Ryanair is urging passengers on flights from the Costa del Sol to turn up earlier due to such delays, something that appears to have worstened due to the Christmas holiday traffic
