Environment
The forest regenerated. Over 16,000 gall oaks and 230 low retaining walls built to prevent flooding in the Costa del Sol, Malaga and the Guadalhorce areas are part of an ambitious plan initiated in 1991. The project demonstrates that it is indeed possible to fight against the forces of nature
Planning
The draft release of the town's plans for urban development, now open to public consultation, highlights enhancing this space in the Casa Rúa area and freeing up land for industrial use in La Cañada Real, among other proposals
Heritage
The Diputación de Málaga has earmarked 811,000 euros to restore the 58km of 'La Ruta de los Viajeros Románticos' in the province, a trail inspired by these 19th century artists and intellectuals
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The 82-year-old died in the blaze at a rural property on the road which links the Malaga municipality with Ardales
Rail travel
Alvia S-730 units, with diesel and electric traction, will replace the Talgo service providing an 700 extra seats for passengers every week
Water crisis
Two weeks on from the Dana weather event and flash flooding in this picturesque village in the Serranía de Ronda, the mains water is still turbid and unfit for consumption due to sediment being washed into the main well and the authorities need to rule out the presence of any pathogens
Storms
Damage is still being assessed after flood waters swept rocks and debris through the centre of Jimera de Líbar
Hiking in Malaga
Walkers will see springs, waterfalls and other water sources in this 4km hike in the north of Malaga province
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Rayan Zakar had heart problems in May and had recently been allowed to return to the sport after hospital tests
Sergio has brought some joy back to this woman from Paiporta who lost everything after the 'Dana' storm devastated her town
Community spirit
Locals in Cortes de la Frontera have organised raffles and other fundraising events to help David Torres get his business back on track
Food and drink
The wine-producing estate of La Melonera has rescued a grape that had practically disappeared following the phylloxera plague over 150 years ago, and a second winery, Huerto de la Condesa, has now introduced another grape not previously cultivated in Malaga province
Weather
Mayte Domínguez Medina, joint-owner of a family meat company hit by the 'Dana' in the Serranía de Ronda, speaks of "ruin"
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Along with many other incidents, a huge torrent of water, rocks and mud cascaded into a meat company - almost destroying it - and flooded some houses in Jimera de Líbar
'Dana' flood disaster
The soldiers sent from Malaga province will help with clearing the streets, removing mud and debris, bailing out water and distributing donations to locals