Construction threatens ancient Roman ruins
PLANS to build 170 houses and a hotel close to the ruins of a second century Roman settlement have been slammed by environmental groups.
Bueno, Vino, Victory
Ronda's complex wines are starting to catch up with the Romans.
Prison for mother who tried to sell son
A MOTHER who tried to sell her unborn baby to a married couple with fertility problems has been jailed for two years. Homeless Mercedes BG
The Amputee – Issue 13
SHEP THE FISH I JUST read that by the middle of next year more British families will own a fish than will own a dog.
“Prostitute killer” held in Germany
Police across Europe are searching through files of unsolved murders after a lorry driver in Germany was arrested in connection with a six-year killing spree
Golf: a good walk spoiled?
IT was infamous English landowner Nicholas Van Hoogstraten who labelled ramblers `the scum of the earth´ when they forced him over a long and ultimately
Ramblers fight back
Ronda ramblers association suing the town hall over series of blocked footpaths
Immigrants keep Spain working says government report
Spanish prime minister's economic adviser has published a report which attributes 50 per cent of Spain's economic growth during the last five years to immigrants
The Amputee – Issue 12
BACKING GROUP ONE of the great mysteries of the Universe is why women cannot back a car into a parking spot. My mother was a
Court forces work to stop on Armilla shopping centre
Judges in Granada have ordered construction work on the Parque Nevada shopping centre in Armilla to be stopped after a request by building officials from
The camera never lies
By Jason Heppenstall I have to admit that I wasn’t prepared for it. I had barely lurched out of the car, roadmap still in hand,
EU backs Spain in peace talks bid
BRUSSELS has narrowly backed Spain’s peace plan with separatist group Eta after a debate in the European parliament. Politicians voted 321 to 311 in favour
“Clan” mayor announces resignation
ARMILLA mayor José Antonio Morales is to step down at next year’s municipal elections. Señor Morales announced his decision not to run for a fourth
Mayor sentenced to one year in jail
JUDGES in Motril have sentenced the mayor of Castell de Ferro-Gualchos to one year in prison for town planning irregularities. PSOE mayor Miguel Torres Maldonado
Your right to vote in Spain
ON the 27th May 2007 municipal elections will be contested throughout Spain. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in the running of their
The Amputee – Issue 10
Journeyman tailor MY grandfather, Charlie McCarthy, described himself as a “Journeyman Tailor.” I learnt this a few years ago when I applied for a copy
Human water consumption at risk from golf
A LEADING expert in water purification has warned wasting water on the upkeep of golf courses could diminish the supply for human use. The claim