June 2009

Diamond robbers were ‘polite young men’

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on June 29, 2009

British Gang, who robbed 30 businesses, including Mijas jewellers, were ‘well-mannered’ and lived low-key lives

One-way ticket home

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on June 29, 2009

A total of 70,000 unemployed Romanians will be targeted

Lets AVE it!

By on June 28, 2009

As President Obama congratulates Spain on its fast track railways, self-confessed trainspotter Ray Ward licks his lips even as plans to bring a new AVE line from Antequera to Algeciras might come right through the middle of his back garden

AVE link to all cities by 2013

By on June 28, 2009

The AVE will soon be flying through Andalucia’s regional capitals – despite a few glitches

Two charged with murder of balcony fall dad

By on June 28, 2009

11 people have been arrested over the tragic death of the British man who was hurled 25ft from his holiday home balcony

On me ‘ead minotaur

By on June 28, 2009

They have painted the town blue in Jerez after the town’s football team got promoted to the Spanish first division

ELECTRIC SHOCKER

By on June 28, 2009

Homeowners will be forced to pay five per cent more than necessary for their electricity from July 1 – that is unless you contract one of the new free-market companies

Sun, sea and insemination

By on June 28, 2009

British lesbians heading to Spain are not just coming for the sangria

I love Andalucia

By on June 28, 2009

I love Andalucia says bar owner Bentley as he confirms possible move from Spurs to Villa

Can’t swashbuckle his way out of this one!

By on June 28, 2009

Zorro star Antonio Banderas has been ordered to hand over a huge chunk of his Marbella garden

Was Amy Abandoned?

By on June 27, 2009

It is with heavy hearts that we publish the investigative piece on Amy Fitzpatrick

Amy’s sad and lonely existence

By on June 27, 2009

The Olive Press delves deep into the teenager’s troubled life

Amy mum’s agony

By on June 27, 2009

Amy’s mother Audrey has confirmed that her daughter was not enrolled for any school in the term leading up to her disappearance

THE SAD TRUTH

By on June 26, 2009

This week the Olive Press can exclusively reveal new and troubling information about the lifestyle of missing teenager Amy Fitzpatrick

Eight babies among 42 Africans feared dead

By on June 17, 2009

Search parties are still hunting for over 40 Africans feared dead after their ramshackle dinghy capsized between Tangier and Tarifa

Nazi Gold Train bound for Gibraltar

By on June 17, 2009

Jon Clarke goes on the trail of the millions of dollars of Nazi gold – stolen from the Jews – that ended up in Madrid and eventually, it is alleged, in British hands

The Eco Garden: Good Year for the Roses

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on June 17, 2009

WELL, the hot weather has arrived with a vengeance and plants of all sorts have put on amazing growth, especially those with deep tap roots

Homage to Orwell and co

By on June 17, 2009

A new book retells the story of George Orwell´s involvement in the Spanish Civil War

The Artist’s Way

By on June 16, 2009

Robberies, heroin overdoses and Spain’s best beer. John Colley has experienced a lot while sketching his way along the little-known branches of the Camino (or Way) de Santiago