Plenty more fish in the sea..?
We need omega-3 oils for our brains to function properly. But where will they come from?
The Christmas Star (December)
The Christmas Star by Paul Downing AS you might have noticed it is almost Christmas. I thought it might be good to reflect on that
Exciting New Year’s Destinations
THE Olive Press trawls the globe to bring you the best end of year parties and holiday destination ideas to see in 2007 in style.
Pinochet Slips Through the Net
Lisa Tilley asks if the former dictator’s death will boost democracy in Chile and explains how Spain and Britain are involved in the Pinochet issue.
The Amputee – Issue 14
In true festive spirit, The Olive Press has decided to give The Amputee a week off. Here, his companion The Gobbler muses on what Christmas
Reservoir levels highest for ten years
Wettest autumn this century refills empty water supplies
Ex Marbella Police Chief held in car auction scam
Third arrest this year for del Pozo as Mercedes car raises suspicion
Construction may force Salar population to expand 600 per cent
Commission group owns development land, IU claims
Couple sell home but forget bag of stolen guns
Buyers discover sawn off shotgun and two pistols in garage
Alhendín mayor in corruption claims
Mayor made “2,000 per cent profit” after land sale
Spanish Living – A History of the Andaluz Matanza
The Olive Press and Orce Serrano Hams guide you through one of Christian Andalucía’s oldest and bloodiest village rituals: the matanza or the annual slaughter
King guilty but questions remain
Briton committed murder but what about Dolores Vazquez? And where is Robert Graham?
Benalmádena grants Medals of Honour to Malaya builders
Mayor defends controversial move: “We are all guilty of something.”
Prison for mother who tried to sell son
A MOTHER who tried to sell her unborn baby to a married couple with fertility problems has been jailed for two years. Homeless Mercedes BG
Spanish Living – Botellón: Something like a Phenomenon
The language of botellón. Exercise books at the ready!
The Amputee – Issue 13
SHEP THE FISH I JUST read that by the middle of next year more British families will own a fish than will own a dog.
Start the day the right way
Fast food giants Burger King have become the latest victims of the Spanish government’s campaign for a fitter, healthier (happier?) nation. Health minister Elena Salgado
Orion’s Belt in December (December)
Orion’s Belt in December by Paul Downing WE are creeping slowly into winter, and as promised last time we are going to have a closer
City hall closes noisy supermarket
Angry neighbours complained for 15 years about “torturous” noise levels A GRANADA supermarket has been forced to close after exceeding noise limits by more than
Whales and dolphin found dead in national park
Increase in shipping numbers to blame, say green groups
A glass to your health?
A tipple of Spanish wine may not be so beneficial for our health according to UK scientists
Mayor in money block threat
Tropical Fruits 11 face legal action if fine is left unpaid ALMUÑECAR mayor Juan Carlos Benavides could face the threat of an embargo on his
Court hears Durcal “happy slapping” claims
Four teenager girls allegedly filmed the assault in the Lecrin Valley town of Durcal