How safe is your money if your bank should fail?
Why you should consider possible contingency plans in case things go badly wrong
The Real Royals
Following a massive own goal – being caught hunting elephants on a luxury break in Africa – it has become open season on Spain's once
WiFi hotspot
The smallest Canary Island, El Hierro, is to become the world’s first island to have full and entirely free internet coverage.
We’ve treated a tarantula with a wonky leg
Animal-loving community has grown up around local equestrian centre
Vinnie Jones favourite for kidnapper role in true-life Costa tale
EXCLUSIVE: Melodie Nakachian was snatched at gunpoint on her way to school in 1987
Mountain movie in Andalucia
Film director uses popular British-run hotel near Ronda for new film
Moving up for Spanish car firm
Increase in exports helps SEAT boost profits for 2011
Spanish parents’ association calls for homework strike
The CEAPA says children are given far too much homework
A new Eden in Estepona!
Jane Jewson visits an enterprising new organic allotment scheme
Delving into a dark Andaluz hole
Andalucia’s huge and unknown debt is proving to be an obstacle to growth
Tree win
Cherry plums will be placed in Alameda Square in Coin after residents voted on which tree to use.
In Boca: Asador Cancha II
Jon Clarke discovers a feeling of true privilege at this private polo estate near Sotogrande
Bronze medal for young Estepona figure skater
Bobbie Holgate-Pope, 11, wowed judges at Blackpool Ice Festival
Granada lights
New exhibition by Turner Prize nominee unveiled at the Alhambra
One step closer to an HIV vaccine?
Scientists in Barcelona discover the molecule that spreads the virus around the body
Molotov blow into Casares
Molotov Jukebox featuring Harry Potter actress Natalia Tena is shooting video on Costa del Sol
Top value Spain
While private school fees in the UK have shot up 50 per cent in a decade, in Spain fees have been frozen for the last
Look up, it’s Granada!
Granada requires a neck with 360-degree movement, some billowing hippy trousers and an empty tapas-hungry stomach
Velez Malaga estate agent arrested on fraud charges
He allegedly created false receipts and contracts, pocketing buyers' money for himself
Elsa Pataky shows off her baby bump on the red carpet
The Spanish actress joined her husband Chris Hemsworth at the London premier for his latest film The Avengers
‘Depressed and suicidal’ MP Margaret Moran not fit to stand trial
Former MP who blocked footpaths around her Spanish home accused of 100,000 euro expense fiddling
Spain credit rating downgraded
Rating falls two notches to BBB+ amid fears recession will deepen further
Sunny saving
Solar panels to be installed at Velez Malaga hospital are expected to save over 200,000 euros a year.
Myth-busting: Inheritance tax
In the second of two parts Mark Roach, from Wincham International puts to bed some more common misconceptions about property succession…
Eagle attacks expat on Costa del Sol
Bird of prey grabbed Jack Russell during walk in hills near Benalmadena
Fit pooches
A new dog park designed by vets has opened in Fuengirola, boasting covered walkways and exercise areas.