Community spirit
Costa del Sol American International Club raises cash for cancer charity
President Don Foster and his wife Suzie invited members to a coffee morning held in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Appeal on their rooftop terrace
Jennie Rhodes
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Environment
More than 100 new trees to be planted in Costa del Sol town
Prior to planting, a viability study is carried out for each location and the most suitable species is found according to the environment where it has to grow
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Envirnment
Residents of one of 'the most beautiful towns in Spain' could face fines for installing solar panels on rooftops
A town hall in Malaga province has introduced a bylaw that allows fines of up to 3,000 euros, only authorising equipment to be placed on terraces in the historic town centre
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Education
Six teaching staff from Malaga province nominated for 'Best Teacher in Spain' awards 2024
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Air travel
EasyJet flight diverts to Malaga Airport due to 'highly confrontational' passenger
The aircraft was met by police after the crew changed course and requested an emergency landing on the Costa del Sol
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Entertainment
Hollywood star takes Malaga port by storm while filming new Amazon MGM series
Robin Wright directs, produces and stars in The Girlfriend, an international production set on the Costa del Sol, which will also feature locations in Ronda and Marbella
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Transport
New Fuengirola bus strike called at start of 'feria' and a month after agreement was reached
The workers' union has also called for a protest rally to be held on 8 October, outside the town hall, as the pay deal with the service operator has still not been signed
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Weather
Costa del Sol experiences a tropical night in midst of autumn with temperature peaking at almost 27C
It was a sweltering night after a day on Wednesday in which the maximum temperature averaged 35C in Malaga city and 36 degrees in Estepona
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Mobility
Ronda to crack down on electric scooter riders
A minimum age limit has been set by the town hall as well as new rules established on where people can drive the personal mobility vehicles
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Sport
Benalmádena hockey club celebrates 40th anniversary with presentation of new kit
Mayor Juan Antonio Lara praised the club which he said has taken the town "to the top of this sports discipline on the national and international stage"
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Crime
Spate of four burglaries in one night has residents of Guadalhorce valley housing estate on high alert
Nine homes have been broken into in the past two weeks, with locals demanding an increased police presence and more lighting in the area
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Crime
Wanted man arrested after attempting to flee police checkpoint on Costa del Sol
Officers noticed the motorist tried to leave area after he spotted the traffic control in Mijas, but they soon caught up with him
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Tourism
Which parts of Benalmádena are under pressure due to high percentage of holiday rental properties?
The town hall has released the results of a recent study carried out by municipal officers on tourist accommodation in the municipality, ahead of making any decisions about regulation of the sector
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Security
Benalmádena to install 150 video surveillance cameras throughout the town to help police stamp out crime
The Local Police force has also added an "intelligent" car to its fleet which can detect road traffic offences and read number plates on the move
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Heritage
The Costa del Sol cave that went from being squatted and vandalised to key to discovering the last Neanderthals in Spain
The Junta de Andalucía has authorised new excavations in the Cueva de la Victoria and up to 20 people per day will have the opportunity to see the archaeological work in progress