Social media
Elena Carrillo, who was taught to knit by her grandmother at the age of seven, now has a YouTube channel and profiles on social media where she shows how to make her own designs
Animal welfare
Six cats and 24 dogs have been moved to an animal protection centre in Vélez-Málaga although the town hall has said it knows nothing about them
New Year's Eve
For safety reasons, Nerja town hall will control the number of people at the Balcón de Europa tonight and has set up a second alternative venue for the celebrations to welcome in 2025
Retail
Many shopping centres and retail parks will also operate reduced opening hours in their stores
The weather in Malaga
The warning from Spain's state weather agency will remain in force until the early hours of 2025
Infrastructure
Residents of Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmádena have all been affected by the incidents in one of the oldest networks managed by Acosol and whose replacement is considered a "priority"
Art and culture
The Picasso once again leads the pack, sharing the podium with the Malaga museum and the Carmen Thyssen
Retail
Traders have also experienced a growth in sales of more than 12 per cent compared to the previous year
New Year's Eve
José Luis Correa, who maintains the mechanism of the clock in the city's Plaza de la Constitución, assures that everything is ready for tonight's celebrations
Film and TV
Costa del Sol locations have featured heavily in a year with a record number of premieres of productions shot in the province, in which Marbella reigns supreme as a setting for plotlines involving luxury lifestyles and corruption
What to do
Locals and visitors to the Costa del Sol have again been reminded that the use of fireworks, rockets and firecrackers in public areas over the festive holiday period is strictly prohibited
Community spirit
The municipal club received a donation of a Copa del Rey shirt and a ball from the Fundación Unicaja Baloncesto to be raffled to raise funds for those affected by the storms
Tourism
According to data provided by the real estate portal Idealista, the price of rental properties in Marbella has risen by almost 65% in the last five years
Food and drink
Aehcos, the trade association for hoteliers in Malaga province, estimates that around half of the establishments that remain open during the low season will organise special events to see in 2025
Finance
The town hall has defended the "serious" line it has taken, while the opposition has accused it of "deceiving" the public