Mijas Costa
Section of coastal path in Mijas that collapsed two months ago due to water leak still not fixed
The council says that the neighbouring block of flats is responsible for repairing the damage
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Transport
Motorway tolls could be dropped elsewhere in Spain but still not on the Costa del Sol
While the Spanish government studies removing tolls in Madrid, Ávila and Segovia, the mayors and PP politicians of Malaga criticise the perceived disparity between provinces
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Rail travel
Trains grind to a halt in Malaga as torrential downpours hit the Costa del Sol
Trains on the two Cercanías local commuter lines, as well as medium-distance and high-speed services to other parts of Spain have all been affected. An Aemet red alert for heavy rain remains in place until midnight tonight
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Entertainment
Grease is the word at Malaga's Soho Theatre in January 2025
After more than three years since its premiere in Madrid and following a successful tour, the Spanish version of the show will be performed on the Costa del Sol for four weeks
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Weather
First road closures due to flooding in Malaga province: these are the ones affected
The motorway and dual carriageway network is holding up well for the moment, with no pools of water, according to the DGT authority
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Community spirit
RBL Spain South comes together for Remembrance Day service at English cemetery in Malaga
A piper and drummer from the Sur Pipes bagpipe band led the parade to where wreaths were laid on the international war graves
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Four heroic police officers rescue elderly man trapped inside his blazing home in Malaga town
The 81-year-old was found lying on the floor in the midst of dense smoke which made it nearly impossible to breathe
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Weather
Residents evacuated from Malaga neighbourhood as torrential rain is forecast between 2-4pm
The Junta de Andalucía has ordered those living closest to the Campanillas river to evacuate over fears it may burst its banks and police are patrolling the streets
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Weather
Torrential downpour deposits 45mm of rain in just a few minutes in upper Axarquía area of Malaga province
The mayor of La Viñuela, José Juan Jiménez, has reported that there has been “no flooding or damage” in Los Romanes and that the water will go straight into La Viñuela reservoir
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Weather
Watch as a spectacular waterspout sweeps along the Costa del Sol
The rare phenomenon was captured on video in Marbella as the wild weather starts to set in across Malaga province with a red weather warning in many places
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Weather
First heavy downpours of rain hits these areas of Malaga province as red 'extreme risk' alerts are activated
The highest-level severe weather warnings will remain in place in the city, along the Costa de Sol and in the Axarquía areas until midnight tonight
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Crime
Police dismantle large factory that produced counterfeit tobacco 24 hours a day in Malaga town
Officers found fake versions of internationally known brands were being manufactured and then sold throughout Spain, with the gang having an estimated monthly turnover of four million euros
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Video: Young British climber rescued by helicopter after being left dangling by safety line some 200 metres up in the air in El Chorro
The 20-year-old was unable to descend by himself after he suffered a fall and hit his leg on a ledge, so a mountain rescue team was called in to lift him to safety
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Air travel
Malaga Airport records 30% more passengers in October than just five years ago, making it the fastest growing in Spain
However, the high number of UK flights is causing log queues, prompting calls that the growth must be backed up with a reinforcement of border control staff
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Community spirit
The eastern Costa del Sol remembers...
The Royal British Legion Nerja branch raised over 4,500 euros for its 2024 appeal through its annual Poppy Ball and Walk
Jennie Rhodes |