US bans Spanish peppers
By Richard Torné
The United States agriculture department has banned the import of Spanish peppers in response to an outbreak of Mediterranean fruit fly.
The pest,...
South east Spain ‘high-risk’ area, says MoD
By Richard Torné
South east Spain will become a high risk area “where crises could emerge” due to rising sea levels, water shortages and scarce...
Shark washed up on beach
By Adéle Land
Beachgoers in Vera Playa were shocked to find a dead shark washed up on the shoreline last weekend.
The creature, a blue shark,...
Hot on the trail of the weather
By Emma Randle
The summer of 2015 was the hottest for years on the Almería coast – including in San José where a former hydro-geologist...
Adra woman shot dead
By Richard Torné
A 62-year-old man is believed to have shot dead his young girlfriend in Adra before turning the gun on himself on New...
New immigrant murder shocks Poniente
By David Jackson and Richard Torné
Locals in an EL Ejido suburb were shocked to find the body of a young man dumped in the...
Expat motorcross resort illegal, say police
By David Jackson
The expat owners of a resort in Vélez-Rubio have been denounced by the police for running an “undercover hotel”, as well as...
AUAN lawyer lends support to homeowners in Galicia
By Richard Torné
The lawyer for the Almería-based AUAN property rights association gave the owners of a beleaguered housing estate in the region of Galicia...
Driver arrested after lunging at cops
By Richard Torné
A driver who raced across the streets of Almería city with his young grand-daughter on board has been charged with reckless driving...
A splashy new year in Mojacar
By Adéle Land
A group of Facebook ‘friends’ took the plunge on New Year's day with a group dip in the sea in Mojacar.
Organised by...
Bentarique in treasure trove bid
By David Jackson
A stunning treasure trove currently on display in Madrid's national archaeological museum should be shown in the town of Bentarique where they...
Murder sparks riot in Roquetas de Mar
By Richard Torné
The seaside town of Roquetas de Mar has been left reeling by rioters following the fatal stabbing of an African man in...
Briton held over brutal attack
By Nuria Pérez
A 30-YEAR-old Briton has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a vicious attack on his girlfriend's ex-partner in Mazarrón...
Algarrobico licence appeal dismissed
By David Jackson
The constitutional court has refused to accept an appeal against a July 2014 sentence ruling that a building licence issued by Carboneras...