La Cala cougar captured on camera at last
Could this be the La Cala cougar? Click here to watch the video A Briton, who has a home in the seaside resort, has taken
Let battle commence
In announcing a new abortion law and hinting that its citizens could be given the right to assisted suicide, the socialist government is set for
SAVED!
Victory for common sense as a trio of controversial projects are shelved … while one – the famous Tajo of Ronda – is under threat
Stonehenge of Sevilla saved
A prehistoric burial site, dubbed the Stonehenge of Sevilla, is to be saved from becoming a supermarket.
The modern faces of Spain
A series of talks dedicated to Gerald Brenan suggests that the travel writers of today are vastly different from the likes of Richard Ford and
Not to be taken lightly
With the launch of the Olive Press’ campaign to eradicate light pollution, PAUL DOWNING explains that turning off lights – or switching to shields –
Spain at risk of becoming like Sahara
Green groups slam Madrid for refusing to blame construction as 17 tonnes of fertile land are lost a year to the advancing desert
Mayor overthrown for not passing urban projects
A MAYOR who defrauded the town hall of Gaucin and three councillors under investigation for corruption have regained control of Gaucin town hall. Current socialist
Economic depression makes for happy families
IN every cloud there is a silver lining. As recession bites around Europe, in Spain at least the lack of money is keeping couples together.
Court slams ‘crude Junta ploy’
Corruption and document falsification led to the construction of illegal hotel
Walking in the Owen Wonderland
England striker’s plans for Marbella home spark rumours for new Disneyland on Costa del Sol ENGLAND striker Michael Owen is planning to splash 15 million
In the Shadow of Don Geraldo’s Persimmons
“Gerald who?” Asked BOB MADDOX when he moved to Yegen. But he soon discovered as the ghost of the English author still roams the streets
To flood or not to flood
That is the question as dam saves ‘illegal’ homes but destroys areas of cultural importance
‘She deserves jail’
RSPCA has a cruelty case pending against Sue Jenkins, who allegedly starved 16 horses to death in Spain. A vet told her in January she
So lucky
‘I chewed on acorns and grass as 100-strong rescue party and helicopters failed to find me’ SHE had gone out for what should have been
BUNKERED: Golf is hit by home sales slump
Golfers at La Moraleja, like those at courses across the whole of Spain, are rushing to sell memberships
Terror gang shoots couple in bar raid
A YOUNG married couple were shot as their bar was robbed in the early hours of the morning.
Beacon of hope
Olive Press is sited as an inspiration in fight to save our environment THE Olive Press has been handed an award for its environmental campaigning.
Bus driver overcome by heroin fumes
A BUS driver was forced to make an unscheduled stop at his local hospital emergency unit after being overcome by heroin fumes from drugs smoked
Demolished dreams
Couple destitute following legal battle to save their Lanjaron home PENNILESS and desperate, a couple whose property faces demolition have told the Olive Press of