Andalucia poorest region in Spain
About 40% of the population lives below the line of poverty in the autonomous region
Souter found guilty of string of sex offences
Costa del Sol journalist found guilty of 26 counts of sexual abuse of young boys
Costa manhunt after British pensioner was attacked in her own garden
Police search for Scottish couple following horrific assault on British pensioner
Education pledge from Junta de Andalucia boss
Junta chief claims schooling is key to social equity
Dog dies while in the care of an airline
Air Berlin sued after it treated a British bulldog like luggage
Britain’s outgoing ambassador tells expats in Spain to help themselves
Giles Paxman appeals for union among expats
‘Flamenco mayor’ could face life in prison
Ex-mayor of Alcaucin could face life sentence if found guilty of fraud charges
Spanish high speed train test track hits the buffers
High speed railways testing project near Antequera suffers setback
Celebrate mind, body and spirit in Marbella festival
Tarot readings, psychics and healers descend on Marbella for weekend of balance in Marbella
What’s On… October 17 – 30, 2013
Your guide to what's happening around Andalucia this fortnight
Animal charity fundraisers
ANIMAL charity PAD are hosting two fundraisers this weekend. Ladies are invited to a lunch at La Plaza in Rivera del Sol this Friday (October
Royal British Legion announces an eclectic lineup of speakers
Alpaca farmers, yoga instructors and massage therapists will be among those giving the benefit of their wisdom
Women could be earning more for staying at home
Analysis of the economic value of women's care work in Andalucia
Catalan’s call for unity
Unified Spain rally significantly larger than last year
EXCLUSIVE: Iain Duncan Smith intervenes in the case of a benefit cheat exposed by the Olive Press
UK Pensions minister personally intervenes in the case of a benefit cheat exposed by the Olive Press
Marbella restaurant food fight
Residents are at war with a local restaurant, where Shirley Bassey and other celebrities have eaten
Poverty criminalised in Madrid
City clamps down on street art and begging by fining them
Costa del Sol hotel voted the best in Spain
Villa Padierna Palace claimed top gong at the International Hotel Awards
Spanish firm installs world’s biggest solar plant
Arizona power plant installed by Spanish firm
Gibraltar police seek information following fatal crash
Anyone with information should contact police on 200 72500
Ex-mayor of Alcaucin facing long stretch in prison
Prosecutor demands 226 year jail term for former town hall chief
Suspect named as Madeleine McCann Crimewatch appeal has record response
Independent callers name same man, while police rule out Gerry McCann's involvement in his daughter's disappearance
Axarquia road safety fears
Lack of maintenance of roads and pavements sparks concern
Arrests made in relation to Costa del Sol rapes
British women allegedly raped in separate attacks on Costa del Sol
Town hall to use Twitter to resolve issues
Social media drive to improve transparency in Jun
VIDEO: Nightmare returns for illegal homeowners in Spain as Junta once again demolishes foreigners homes
New demolitions of expat homes again causes anxiety around Andalucia. By Alex Iszatt and Brian Sherwood, in Cantoria