Travel
Sleep like a king or queen in Andalucía in a 9th-century Game of Thrones-style fortress
It is set on a hill in a small municipality in Malaga province and located just 15 minutes from Marbella
María Alonso
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Weather
Emergency services and volunteers race to save more than 40 horses from drowning at Malaga equestrian club
An overflowing stream near the facility flooded the stables and required the intervention of firefighters and Local Police officers in an operation that also rescued 40 dogs
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Crime
Decapitated 'trophy' mountain goat found in Granada natural park
Hikers walking in the El Nogal area of Almuñécar found the animal partially buried in an attempt to hide it and reported it to the Guardia Civil
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Weather
These are the areas of the Axarquía in the east of Malaga province worst affected by the 'Dana' storm
Rivers have burst their banks, roads are cut off and businesses, garages and homes in Benamargosa, Periana, Vélez-Málaga, Torre del Mar, Comares, Cútar, Cómpeta, Torrox, Canillas de Aceituno and Arenas have been flooded
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Weather
This is the moment a river in the Axarquía burst its banks as torrential rains continue across Malaga province
Houses and businesses near the Río Benamargosa have flooded and the mayor is advising residents who live in the danger area to "move to higher ground"
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Infrastructure
Receding coastline forces Malaga water company to undertake massive project to protect sewerage system
To reduce the serious risk of a major spillage, Emasa must remove one pumping station, refurbish another and create two new ones, with phase one out to tender for almost 5 million euros
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Heritage
First fire-resistant wooden beams for Malaga Cathedral's new watertight roof arrive on site
A change in the type of timber used for the gable construction will result in the project's budget increasing by almost five million euros to take it to 22.5 million
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Weather
More than 140 homes flooded in Malaga town after province is hit by heavy downpours
Some access roads, electricity and water supplies have been washed away by the force of the flood waters
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Fitness
Malaga-based low-cost gym flexes it muscles and acquires its third chain this year, giving it a total of 200 centres
VivaGym has taken a decisive step towards becoming the leader in the fitness sector in Spain by integrating 70 establishments with a single deal
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History
Painting inspired by famous Malaga philosopher presented to town
Vélez-Málaga artist Evaristo Guerra gave a copy of his work to the town's mayor and president of the María Zambrano foundation during the annual conference held in her name
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Funding
Malaga provincial council to spend 20 million on car parks and sports facilities in small towns and villages
Priority will be given to municipalities without these facilities, as well as those with small populations
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Community spirit
ACE animal shelter on the Costa del Sol gears up for 'extra special' Christmas lunch
The charity, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, will host the festive event at the Restaurante El Olivo in La Cala de Mijas on Saturday 14 December
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Community spirit
Benalmádena salutes the fallen with remembrance service at Bil Bil castle
Organised by town hall’s foreign residents’ department, together with the RBL Spain South, the event featured the music of the Sur Pipes bagpipe band
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Costa del Sol
Fuengirola Local Police incorporate hybrid off-road SUVs to fleet of patrol vehicles
The new cars are equipped with all the elements necessary for the performance of the officers' tasks, and they also run on cleaner and more sustainable energy
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Property
What's the latest low-down on the housing market in Malaga province and along the Costa del Sol?
The area is always at the towards the top of the list in Spain in terms of property sales and prices - and now it is the second most important for foreign investors, only behind Alicante