September 2012

Just six of Spain’s 150 traffic black spots signposted

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 30, 2012

The Associated European Motorists aimed to establish the most dangerous zones on Spain’s state-owned roads

Spanish magazine uses controversial ‘Muslim cartoons’

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on September 30, 2012

Spanish weekly El Jueves has published drawings that hint at depicting Muslim prophet Muhammad

Caveman coup

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 30, 2012

Gib’s heritage minister Steven Linares has confirmed the government is in talks with Gibraltar Museum about the development of a Neanderthal theme park on the Rock.

Taking on a rescue dog

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on September 30, 2012

David ‘the Dogman’ guides provides a guide to caring for a new pooch

Expat doctor warns of fainting risk

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 30, 2012

Passing out can often be a symptom of a much more serious heart condition

Midwives Rock in Orgiva

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 29, 2012

Weekend course celebrating midwifery and home birthing

Gibraltar stands firm against Rajoy

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 29, 2012

Spanish PM uses UN General Assembly to call for resumption of bilateral talks over the Rock

Top tips for taking a long road trip with a canine

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on September 29, 2012

Nazli Kreft from the Pointer Clinic explains all you need to know about travelling with dogs

Bookish

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 29, 2012

Nerja library has reported a record number of lends during summer, with 763 items borrowed in July and 626 in August.

No sheikh up at Malaga amid Beckham rumours

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 29, 2012

Current owner dismisses rumours that former England captain is set to buy Malaga football club

Phone app to combat jellyfish peril on Costa del Sol

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 29, 2012

Beachgoers will be able to track the movement of the stinging invertebrates using their mobile

Missing schoolgirl Megan Stammers found ‘safe and well’ in France

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 28, 2012

The 15-year-old was spotted with her maths teacher in Bordeaux a day after Spanish police began searching for the pair

Expat dog death disgrace on Costa del Sol

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 28, 2012

Man arrested for allegedly throwing dog in ravine after slitting its throat

Hard to digest

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on September 28, 2012

Dr Raymond Prats looks at some of the ways you can combat indigestion and an upset stomach

Sunny solution

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 28, 2012

Solar-powered street lights have been installed in the new Queensway car park in Gibraltar as part of a government initiative to reduce energy consumption.

British woman dead after flash floods kill ten in southern Spain

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 28, 2012

Diana Dudas was reported missing in the town of Vera, Almeria, after torrential rain hit the area, leaving at least ten others dead

Grape expectations for Spain’s wine regions

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 28, 2012

Reduced grape harvests mean Spanish vineyards are concentrating on quality rather than quantity

Spanish theme at New York Fashion Week

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 28, 2012

Top designer Ralph Lauren wows critics with fedora hats and torero jackets

Spain outlines €20 billion of savings in budget

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 27, 2012

Social spending to be hit hardest, while reforms to retirement age will be introduced

Jose Breton’s family exercise right not to testify against him

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 27, 2012

The sister, brother and parents of Breton – accused of murdering his two children – refused to give evidence in Cordoba yesterday

Planning your planting

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 27, 2012

He knows his onions! Peter Langdale offers advice on planting

Missing British schoolgirl and teacher could be in Spain

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 27, 2012

The Guardia Civil is helping the SOCA with the hunt for Megan Stammers, 15, and maths teacher Jeremy Forrest

Spain to host next year’s MotoGP

By Mason Jones (Reporter) on September 27, 2012

Jerez de la Frontera will be one of the tracks holding races despite the economic crisis

Escape

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 27, 2012

A pregnant woman was among 42 immigrants found in a rubber boat 16 miles away from the Spanish island of Alboran, off the Moroccan coast.

Less death

By Eloise Horsfield (Reporter) on September 27, 2012

The number of wild animals poisoned by bait intended to kill pests in Andalucia has halved in the last five years, with just 101 in 2011 compared to 205 in 2006.