February 2007

Brits warned after Olive Press story

By on February 22, 2007

BRITISH taxpayers living in Spain have been warned to watch their backs, after the Olive Press exclusively reported that a fatcat businessman Mark Langford was hit with a multi-million pound writ in Marbella (issue 17). A bailiff acting on behalf of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued Mark Langford, the former chairman of collapsed “no [...]

The Amputee – Issue 18

By on February 22, 2007

Profligate scandal I HAVE just read average debt levels in Britain have risen to an all-time high of nearly 140 per cent of income, twice the level they reached in the 1980s. Britons have borrowed 1.3 trillion pounds, making their country one of the most indebted nations in the world. And that was before the [...]

Police to interview King over Motril girl

By on February 22, 2007

Letter to former lover claims the murderer “has to pay Graham for what he has done to the Motril girl” POLICE are to question British murderer Tony King in relation to the disappearance of a Motril girl six years ago.

Almuñécar PGOU unviable – regional government

By on February 22, 2007

Water infrastructure “insufficient” for Almuñécar expansion plans AN environmental impact study into Almuñécar’s revised PGOU urban expansion plan has revealed serious flaws in the project that could see the town’s population surpass 100,000.p>

Court investigates legality of golf course

By on February 22, 2007

Public prosecutor warns Otura council and developers could face criminal charges THE Supreme Court of Andalucía has opened a criminal investigation into alleged irregularities in the construction of homes at the Santa Clara golf resort.

England are not very good at football

By Dan Myers on February 22, 2007

Eleven Englishmen (plus many substitutes) did last week engage in an act of semi-competitive sport with a similar number of Spanish athletes

Lunar eclipse alert! (March 2007)

By on February 15, 2007

As we come to the later part of February our thoughts are beginning to turn to the end of winter and to warmer nights – always better for standing outside for a while. Those of you who have been watching the sky during the past weeks will have noticed that Venus – that very bright [...]

Holiday home swap

By Dan Myers on February 15, 2007

Bob Maddox tackles the in and outs of allowing a complete stranger into your home while worrying about the contents of his fridge.

Suspected rapist held in Órgiva

By on February 15, 2007

Suspected rapist held A BELGIAN man suspected of two counts of rape in his country has been arrested in Órgiva. The 67-year-old, known only by the initials of LADL, was detained at his home by police on February 13. He was taken into custody in Granada before his extradition. Police in Belgium had issued a [...]

Ribera del Duero winemakers face Madrid “vine grab”

By on February 15, 2007

Major producers appeal to Brussels to stop “vital” road construction ONE of Spain’s most celebrated wine regions could face ruin after the government announced plans to build a road through hectares of lush vineyards. Twelve winemakers are set to lose a total of 100 hectares of vineyard in the Ribera del Duero region when work [...]

Through the Moorway to Africa

By Jon Clarke (Editor) on February 12, 2007

Chances are, like many of the hundreds of thousands of northern Europeans who live in Andalucía, your idea of an adventure is a day trip to some perilously perched pueblo blanco or half an hour paragliding. Well, can I make a suggestion?

Your very own home cellar

By on February 12, 2007

Why not convert that spare room into a wine cellar and add value to your home? Most people have a spare room at home; some use it to store things that do not belong in any living room, kitchen or bedroom (think boxes of junk and other such things). Some people convert their spare room [...]

Richard Duende’s Spanish Gardening Tips (winter)

By on February 12, 2007

AS the days are now beginning to lengthen, I have begun to think ahead to the coming growing season in the vegetable garden: what to grow and ways to really maximize the area we have set aside this year for our fresh veg. Most of us tend to plant in straight rows with areas of [...]

How to choose a telescope (February)

By on February 12, 2007

THIS month, let us talk about telescopes. It has been pretty chilly and cloudy recently so a few minutes spent planning for when things are better. A surprising number of people tell me they are thinking of buying a telescope and ask for advice on what to buy. The answer can be very [...]

Fat cat boss bagged

By on February 6, 2007

A FAT-CAT boss who sacked his staff by text message when his compensation firm went bust has been tracked down to Marbella. Inland Revenue investigators hit Accident Group boss Mark Langford and his wife Debbie with writs totalling £4.1 million as they got onto their luxury yacht in Puerto Banus marina at the weekend. In [...]