‘Costa Killer’ back in court
A shiver runs down the backbone of the Costa communities as Tony King goes back on trial and back into the headlines
Trouble at the Alhambra
Alhambra management are “bullies,” tourists are viewing porn and the staff are revolting
“Prostitute killer” held in Germany
Police across Europe are searching through files of unsolved murders after a lorry driver in Germany was arrested in connection with a six-year killing spree
Street violence delays Eta peace talks
THE planned peace talks between the government and Basque separatist group Eta are in danger of never happening, according to a senior government official. Interior
Investigation confirms Alhambra ticket scam
A COURT in Granada has heard how up to 800 people illegally passed through the entrance to the Alhambra every 30 minutes. A year-long judicial
Anyone for cricket?
by Michael Byass THERE are certain times of the year when the make-up of global sporting action dictates that, for some people, football is pushed,
Almuñécar bridge disaster – one year on and lessons still not learned
Two deaths on November 9 and the concluding investigation into the six Almuñécar deaths last year underline worrying trends in the safety of construction in
Golf: a good walk spoiled?
IT was infamous English landowner Nicholas Van Hoogstraten who labelled ramblers `the scum of the earth´ when they forced him over a long and ultimately
Spain economy at five year high
SPAIN’S economy is at its highest annual rate in five years thanks to the country’s booming construction industry, according to government figures. Economic growth grew
Adiós to the Little Red Man
While the street signs are feminised in Madrid province, Granada towns are tackling gender violence in society
Police arrest 11 in connection with Marbella corruption
Eleven arrested in connection with town planning corruption in Marbella
Annual walk for the children of Tibet
THIS year’s walk – the twelfth – started, as ever, at the hermitage of Padre Eterno, between Orgiva and Pampaneira. The day was a classic
Spanish homes to include solar panels
Until now Spain's building standards have dated from the 1970s and have done little in seeking to improve energy efficiency
Ramblers fight back
Ronda ramblers association suing the town hall over series of blocked footpaths
Goya Gone
A piece of Spanish art history disappears on route from Ohio to New York AN early work by Goya was intercepted on its way from
Immigrants keep Spain working says government report
Spanish prime minister's economic adviser has published a report which attributes 50 per cent of Spain's economic growth during the last five years to immigrants
Ronda hotel murder unsolved
Two Arabs and a Frenchman released after three years in prison
13-year-old baby born in Barcelona
The oldest baby in the world has been born from an embryo conceived thirteen years ago and frozen in a fertility clinic
Raging Bull could defend title
British boxer who attacked Guardia given bail
‘Discussion’ in bar ends in shoot out
ONE man was shot in the leg last Wednesday and another detained by police after a late night “discussion” in a bar in Ambroz ended
The Little Green Lady
TRAFFIC signs as subliminal messages to alter male behaviour: it may be laughable at first glance but on closer inspection there may be more to
Three ski workers injured in Sierra Nevada resort
IN the run-up to the ski season, the slopes of the Sierra Nevada are alive with activity. Centursa, the management company of the ski station
The Amputee – Issue 12
BACKING GROUP ONE of the great mysteries of the Universe is why women cannot back a car into a parking spot. My mother was a
Another Conquest in Granada (chess)
By Vernon Grant THE first time I had lunch with Stuart Conquest I knew instantly that he played chess. It took him half an hour
Olive Press Exclusive: British Labour MP in local access row
A British Labour MP has become embroiled in a vicious neighbours’ dispute after she bulldozed access to nearly a dozen homes. Margaret Moran, who has
Clowns kicking a pig skin (football)
by Michael Byass THIS last week has been lit up by an amusing suggestion by Sky Television’s Andy Gray. Or perhaps it was meant seriously