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Helicopters tackle forest fire on outskirts of Serranía de Ronda village
Plan Infoca, the Junta de Andalucía's specialist brigade, declared the wildfire close to some houses just after 7pm this Wednesday evening
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Hiking in Malaga
Jimera's river route: linking two of the most spectacular bathing pools in the Serranía de Ronda
This trail, which runs parallel to the Guadiaro river and is in the shade for most of the day, makes for an easy walk - even in the heat of summer
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Health
Major advanced breast cancer breakthrough discovered by Malaga oncologist and international team of researchers
A new drug and the use of blood tests to detect tumour resistance to the first treatment delays the disease from spreading by 16 months instead of the previous nine
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Infrastructure
Serranía de Ronda demands improved passenger train services and better road links to Malaga
SUR brought together politicians, businesspeople and experts for a round-table discussion, who are demanding transport improvements for the inland area as well as a dual-carriageway route to the provincial capital
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Health
Spinal injury experts on Costa del Sol warn of dangers of diving headfirst into water
Medical professionals have also reminded people to avoid drinking alcohol before plunging into the swimming pool or the sea as it gives a false sense of confidence
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Community
Neighbourhood unrest in Torremolinos due to rats, snakes and flooding concerns
A residential community in La Carihuela is demanding a municipal response to problems with an abandoned restaurant site and the damage suffered due to the torrential rains last winter
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Tourism
Capital of Costa del Sol among 'Top 5' most sought-after destinations by Spaniards for holidays this month
The list of favourite places for national tourists this July is headed by Benidorm, followed by Palma de Mallorca, Madrid and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Tourism
Meliá's avant-garde luxury brand opens new five-star hotel on the Costa del Sol
Following the 20-million-euro investment, ME Marbella features some 200 contemporary rooms, including 24 exclusive suites, as well a beach club and three restaurants
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Animal welfare
Farmers' association calls for aid after bluetongue outbreak in Malaga's Guadalhorce valley
It is a viral disease, not transmissible to humans, that is transmitted by midges and primarily affects sheep, cattle and goats
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Culture
Virtual reality will showcase Fuengirola's architectural gem, Sohail Castle, to the world
The project will allow this historic space to be modeled in 3D to create an "immersive virtual experience" and therefore boost visitor numbers to the fortress
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Securty
Mijas boosts its Local Police budget by more than 200% compared to five years ago
Almost 800,000 euros has been allocated for the acquisition of body-worn cameras, new breathalysers and speed guns, surveillance drones, signage systems and the upgrading of the force's shooting range
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Sport
Marbella's new athletics stadium is put out to tender for 12 million euros
The sporting venue will will be equipped with a 400-metre running track and a grandstand will have the capacity to host 1,000 spectators
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Employment
Malaga province is on verge of falling below 110,000 unemployed after reducing the number by almost 10,000 in one year
The service sector, particularly on the Costa del Sol, is the main driver of employment
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Infrastructure
Opening of Gran Parque de Mijas is delayed with no new date pencilled in yet
The project to create the largest public park in Malaga province has entered its final phase, but the connection of the electricity supply and the completion of the planting tasks are still pending
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This is the moment two men were arrested after police chase along A-7 motorway on Costa del Sol
The pursuit, which finally ended in Malaga city, was sparked when Guardia Civil officers spotted the driver of the vehicle making dangerous manoeuvres risking the lives of other road users