Mad Dog: Weather Wobblers
Olive Press columnist Craig Scott discusses Spanish weather
Spain to extend expiry dates on food
Agriculture Minister Miguel Arias Canete has said that expiry dates on food products should be reviewed to avoid waste in times of economic hardship
April Jones murder suspect Mark Bridger linked to Spain
Various sources link the man accused of murdering Welsh schoolgirl, April Jones, to Spain
Spanish seat belt campaign keeps children safe
An awareness campaign has been launched by DGT after fatal road accidents
Marbella will not receive state funding next year
Town to miss out on state funding as Spain tightens its belt
New planes
A new Granada airline, Hispania Airways, will soon link the city with Madrid, Barcelona, London, Paris and Rome
All about Mijas: Ass good as it gets
Don’t be a donkey: the many charms of Mijas make it the perfect weekend escape, discovers Mason Jones
Junta to request €5,000 million bailout this week
Request likely to come Tuesday, as Andalucia hopes for upwards of €3,000 million
Axarquia Rugby Club set to play British Army
The Fernando Hierro Stadium will host a three team tournament on October 13 in support of British troops
Prince Albert of Monaco dines in Marbella
The multi-millionaire was seen eating at La Sala in Puerto Banus at the weekend
Green group fights to keep sun loungers off Nerja beach
GENA-Ecologistas en Accion has filed a complaint regarding parasols and sun loungers being rented on El Canuelo beach in Nerja
Coast Law reform saves thousands of homes from demolition in Spain
Amnesty extended for 10,000 beachfront properties, many belonging to foreigners
Briton arrested in Benalmadena for Tenerife brawl death
A 38-year-old man is wanted on suspicion of murder
Tulisa goes brunette for Ibiza holiday
The X Factor judge displayed a new look in the Balearics
Marbella restaurant targeted by rival on TripAdvisor
EXCLUSIVE: Restaurateur gets bitter review, apparently written by a rival, removed from TripAdvisor
Fighting the fat cats in Spain
Podgy felines face serious health risks, despite their cute appearance
Teacher trust
Gibraltar teachers’ union GGCA has called for the introduction of fingerprint recognition technology to prevent abuse of a flexible working hours scheme.
Driver error main cause of road accidents in Spain
Drivers acted correctly in just 27% of accidents, according to study
A tight spot
Expenses policy of many town halls is a good example of why Spain is facing economic turmoil
40,000 Costa del Sol properties to be sold to Nordic buyers
Hands shake on a new deal at a conference in Stockholm
Bay FM reaches out along Costa del Sol
Expat radio station relaunches covering wider area along the coast
UN help for Spanish hotels
Online resource will allow hoteliers to calculate energy efficiency
Bullfighting lives to fight another day in France
French authorities give backing to the bloodsport despite high profile campaign condemning it
Plans for reforestation begin in Marbella
Marbella councillor Antonio Espada calls all to help with regeneration work
Help for Huey, Duey and Luey
Three playful kittens are in desperate need of a loving home
Chest not
Around 1,500 families are likely to be affected by a 70% drop in the Genal Valley’s chestnut harvest this year.