Weather
Some 368 homes evacuated due to risk of flooding in Campanillas area of Malaga
Clogging of the lower part of the Casasola dam is forcing the river's overflow to be released from a single point, causing flooding
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Crime
Antequera couple arrested for stealing from at least three farm owners
The pair leased two olive farms in Alhaurín de la Torre and an almond farm in Ardales, leaving with all the profits from the harvest
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Crime
Three suspects sent to prison in connection with the death of Paco in Almogía, Malaga
The autopsy has revealed that the 83-year-old victim died of suffocation, which has launched a homicide investigation
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Community spirit
Age Concern Marbella continues series of informative talks for English-speaking senior citizens
Held at the charity’s social centre in San Pedro Alcántara, this month's talk will offer information on how downsizing one's home can be "smart and stress free"
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Coastal train
Costa del Sol train line feasibility study: we have a winner
The board responsible for awarding this substantial contract recommends to the Ministry of Transport that it be awarded to the joint venture bid from WSP Spain and Apia
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Weather
Malaga reservoir reaches its historic high, the Campanillas bursts its banks and ten other rivers in the province are on alert
The dam is holding back some 25 million cubic metres, well above its designed capacity (22 million cubic metres), and it is discharging water at a high rate
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Heritage
Stabilising work at Ronda's historic bullring gains preliminary approval from Junta
Due to concerns about the safety of the structure, this will be the second year in a row that no bullfighting events will be staged and there will be no celebration of the traditional Corrida Goyesca
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Infrastructure
Major remodelling plans for Fuengirola's marina take another step forward
Andalucía's regional government has given environmental approval to the draft project, which will now be examined by the central government
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Property
House prices soar in towns and villages around Marbella
And it's not just properties for sale that are expensive. Renting is also unaffordable for many people
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Arts and culture
Junta de Andalucía injects first 15 million euros into massive Málaga Auditorium project
The regional spokesperson for the economy has criticised Spain's central government for not being involved in the plans for the 200-million-euro arts and culture facility
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Food and drink
Chance to run Estepona's restaurant and commercial space in Mercado de Abastos put out to tender
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Infrastructure
New design unveiled for Estepona's Plaza Virgen del Rocío
The renovation of this strategic square in the old town has made the area more accessible and open, while respecting the symbolic meaning of the central statue
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World Poetry Day
Bil Bil castle in Benalmádena to host event to mark World Poetry Day
Organised by the Malaga publishing house, Exlibric, and the town hall, the initiative will take place on 20 March and offers independent poets the chance to showcase their work
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Weather
Tolls return to Las Pedrizas motorway in Malaga sooner than expected
The road has been free since Sunday afternoon and all day Monday for the first time in history to relieve traffic on the old road while it was partially closed due to a landslide
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Crime
Seven arrested while unloading 150 kilos of cocaine on beach on western Costa del Sol
The seven individuals were caught by the National Police between Casares and Manilva and will be investigated for drug trafficking, illegal possession of weapons, forgery and theft