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Beach rescue
March 13, 2010 | Andalucia Cadiz Huelva Jaen
The Spanish government has stepped in to help out battered beaches
Marks and Spencer regret
March 13, 2010 | Andalucia
LEAVING Spain ten years ago is a big regret for the long-serving boss of Marks and Spencer.
Chief executive Sir Stuart Rose sold all stores on the Spanish mainland for 150 million euros in 2001 but admits he made an error.
Sir Stuart closed all outlets in seven European countries for what he called internal “political not [...]
The ‘Special One’ backed for Madrid role
March 12, 2010 | Sport
Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho favourite to replace under fire Madrid boss
Going Gaelic
March 12, 2010 | Andalucia
Andalucia is being represented by a new Gaelic football team, Eire Og Seville, in a Costa del Sol tournament this Saturday
Bar wars
March 13, 2010 | 1 Comments
Expatriate-run bar comes under attack from rival kiosk owner, who threatens to ‘burn down’ bar
Chiclana protest
March 12, 2010 | Andalucia
A residents’ group is planning to demonstrate against urbanisation charges on March 20
Catch my son’s killer
March 10, 2010 | Andalucia National News
EXCLUSIVE BY SAM DALE: A mother has made an emotional appeal to Olive Press readers to help track down the suspected killer of her son.
Rooney’s Spanish battle
March 10, 2010 | Andalucia Sport
Rooney is among the Premiership stars considering legal action over Marbella property advice
High-level help
March 8, 2010 | Almeria Andalucia
UK Minister for Europe flies in to help expatriates facing demolitions
Spain authorities seize British baby
March 5, 2010 | Andalucia National News
Social services swoop on child after couple flee UK
Blind terror in Almeria
March 4, 2010 | Almeria Andalucia
EXCLUSIVE by Sam Dale: Pensioner loses his sight from the stress caused by demolition threat
Putting siesta culture to bed
March 3, 2010 | Andalucia National News
UK high street coming under attack from Spanish brands… with one even selling English tea!
Sport »
The ‘Special One’ backed for Madrid role
March 12, 2010
Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho favourite to replace under fire Madrid boss
Andalucia in Pictures »
Catalan snowmaggedon
March 9, 2010
Snow in northern Spain has wreaked havoc on transport services
Regional News »
Political row erupts between Spain and Venezuela
March 2, 2010 | Andalucia National News
Venezuela terrorist link accusations spark diplomatic argument
Peaceful protest march announced
March 1, 2010 | Andalucia Malaga
Demonstration calling for legalisation of homes organised for Malaga
Miss World loves Gibraltar
February 28, 2010 | Andalucia National News Photo
EXCLUSIVE: In an exclusive interview Miss World tells the Olive Press why returning to southern Spain under a British flag is so special
Yes, it’s the wettest winter ever – official
February 27, 2010 | Andalucia
After floods, property damage and transport disruption Andalucia’s devastating wet weather measures as the worst on record
Buried on the beach
February 26, 2010 | Andalucia Granada
EXCLUSIVE BY ANDREW PEARCE IN LA MAMOLA: The funeral of the English couple killed by freak roof collapse attended by hundreds of Spanish and British mourners on the coast
Worst of the worst
February 25, 2010 | Andalucia National News
Nominate your most hated business in a new poll
Massacre
February 25, 2010 | Andalucia
Horses were killed in floods in Alhaurin de la Torre last week but there was some good news as a daring rescue mission took place
All go for Van Gogh
February 23, 2010 | Andalucia Photo
World’s most popular artist scheduled for Malaga as plans for new Thyssen museum take shape
Bottom of the league
February 23, 2010 | Andalucia
Andalucia finishes last in a list in Spanish reading rates
Antiques boffin held in Spain
February 22, 2010 | Andalucia Malaga
EXCLUSIVE: British auctioneer charged after bogus Costa del Sol auctions
Rain in Spain is a pain for bullfighting fans
February 20, 2010 | Andalucia Cadiz
Two months or rain is affecting the livelihoods of Andalucia’s bull rearers
Jerez shuts down
February 19, 2010 | Andalucia
Storm causes city to become isolated as transport comes to a standstill
Cyclists set to ride the sunshine route
February 19, 2010 | Andalucia Sport
Top cyclists will vie for victory in Andalucia’s premier bike race
National News »
Catch my son’s killer
March 10, 2010
EXCLUSIVE BY SAM DALE: A mother has made an emotional appeal to Olive Press readers to help track down the suspected killer of her son.
Catalan snowmaggedon
March 9, 2010
Snow in northern Spain has wreaked havoc on transport services
Spain authorities seize British baby
March 5, 2010
Social services swoop on child after couple flee UK
Putting siesta culture to bed
March 3, 2010
UK high street coming under attack from Spanish brands… with one even selling English tea!
Political row erupts between Spain and Venezuela
March 2, 2010
Venezuela terrorist link accusations spark diplomatic argument
Miss World loves Gibraltar
February 28, 2010
EXCLUSIVE: In an exclusive interview Miss World tells the Olive Press why returning to southern Spain under a British flag is so special
Worst of the worst
February 25, 2010
Nominate your most hated business in a new poll
Features »
Gibraltar rocks
March 12, 2010
Forget sunburned ex-pats and cheap booze, Jon Clarke discovers that the Med’s little Britain has had a makeover
Features »
Afflatus: An outsider’s Andalucia
March 12, 2010
Part One: An introduction to Arriate by Olive Press writer A.N. Maier, describing his version of the hillside town
Features, News Feature »
Living under the axe
March 10, 2010
EXCLUSIVE: With the April 9 demolition deadline looming, the ‘Albox Nine’ were visited by MP Chris Bryant to discuss the crisis. However, amid the political furore, that is making headlines back home, Andrew Pearce discovers how easy it is to forget the real people, with real struggles at the heart of this wretched affair
Olive Press Opinion »
Do it for Rocky
March 12, 2010
After Rocky’s mother made a fresh appeal to catch the suspected killer of her son Olive Press readers can help catch Jimbles
News Feature »
Scammers beware!
March 4, 2010
The arrest of auctioneer John White and four others who attempted to retrieve their valuable property is a reminder of what lurks on the Costa del Crime. In light of this incredulous escapade Andrew Pearce picks out some of the best scams to beware of
Features »
Help! My neigbour’s hedge is blocking my view
March 1, 2010
Marbella lawyer Rafael Berdaguer gives you tips on how to unblock your view
Features »
I am the Med
February 25, 2010
Writer Bob Maddox imagines what it has been like to be the world’s greatest body of water
Features »
End of the love affair? Not likely
February 15, 2010
A recent poll claimed that up to three quarters of British expatriates in Spain have considered moving home in the current downturn. Andrew Pearce and Jon Clarke discover that the truth is actually rather different
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