Weather
Aemet activates yellow and amber alerts for temperatures up to 40C in Malaga province today
The stifling heat warnings from Spain's state meteorological agency will remain in place until 9pm tonight
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Motoring
Four of the top ten speed cameras issuing fines in Spain are in Malaga province
A recent report has revealed that these devices issued nearly 10,000 speeding penalties per day throughout the country last year. This a complete list of the Top 50 and where they are located...
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Heritage
Antequera's dolmen complex will mark 10 years as Unesco World Heritage Site without permanent collection for museum
An event to celebrate the ninth anniversary saw the unveiling of a giant LED screen to welcome visitors to the popular tourist attraction in the north of Malaga province
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Literature
Best-selling Malaga author Javier Castillo unveils his eighth novel: his first to be set in Spain
The writer turns over the last page on his successful trilogy The Snow Girl to write a new thriller about the disappearance of a young woman while travelling with her brother on the Canary Islands
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Railway network
Fuengirola mayor calls for end to 'chaos' on Costa del Sol's Cercanías train line and demands more frequent services
Ana Mula has also asked central government to remove the toll road fee on the AP-7 motorway as well as speed up plans for a new railway track serving more towns along the coast of Malaga and Cadiz provinces
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Environment
Torremolinos smartens up area around San Miguel chapel
The first phase of the work includes installing a perimeter fence to prevent vehicle traffic and the creation of a new car park
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Community spirit
Malaga residents clean up local school while protesting 'our streets are filled with dog mess and the smell of urine'
The locals' action is a protest against alleged municipal 'neglect' in four areas of the city
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Summer escapades
Seven things to do in Rincón de la Victoria on the Costa del Sol this summer
The first town to the east of Malaga city is both a metropolitan area and the gateway to the Axarquía. It has beaches, historical sites, caves and also a charming inland village
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Culture
Costa del Sol town reopens museum in honour of 'father of Andalucía'
The birthplace of Blas Infante has been refurbished and extended, giving it greater accessibility, as well as more books, paintings and personal objects belonging to the iconic figure
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Crime
Almost 70 members of criminal gang arrested for stealing from airport shops across Spain, including Malaga
More than 220,000 euros worth of goods were allegedly stolen, including expensive perfumes and cosmetics
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Infrastructure
This is how Malaga Cathedral's new 22.5-million-euro waterproof roof is taking shape
The Bishopric has organised an on-site visit for the provincial authority and Fundación Unicaja to showcase the work on the huge timber structure to date
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Health
Building work at new health centre in Nueva Andalucía due to be completed in October
This will be the fourth health facility constructed by the town hall following those at Las Chapas, Ricardo Soriano and Las Albarizas
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Stranded German hiker and dog rescued after being trapped on 40-metre-high rockface for seven hours
Local Police officers from Frigiliana and forest rangers eventually lowered the woman and her pet to safety using ropes
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Police investigate reason for bar brawl in Malaga village that was captured on video
Tables and chairs were left scattered in the street after a fight broke out between the owner and a Moroccan man who has been a resident in the area for several years
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Employment
Tropical fruit company in Malaga province puts 500 jobs up for grabs: this is how to apply
Trops is looking for people to help with the forthcoming mango and avocado harvests, which are expected to be much better than the previous two years thanks to the abundant rain in autumn, winter and spring
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