MUST TRY: Famous British-Spanish gin brewed in Cadiz’s iconic ‘sherry triangle’ RETURNS with three distinct flavours Burdon was founded in 1821 by British expat John William Burdon, who had settled in the Cadiz port 30 Jun, 2019 @ 08:38 Cadiz·Food & Drink·Lead
Abandoned homes photography competition launched on Costa del Sol with hundreds of euros up for grabs Banks dished out loans to developers, who weren’t concerned if projects flopped, which resulted in €175 billion of wasted housing being abandoned 29 Jun, 2019 @ 10:00 La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Property
Spain’s Andalucia SHUTS DOWN beach after E.coli found in water The levels of ‘microbiological parameters’ exceeded those set out in Royal Decree 1341/2007, which covers the quality of bathing waters 28 Jun, 2019 @ 11:59 Cadiz·Environment·Lead
HEADS UP: Spain’s traffic cops using drones to catch driving offenders on Costa del Sol from TOMORROW The special operation will begin tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. and will have several phases 27 Jun, 2019 @ 15:46 Lead·Malaga
Costa del Sol gas explosion hospitalises one Doors, windows and furniture were all damaged at the property 27 Jun, 2019 @ 09:47 Lead·Malaga
Man arrested after threatening woman with machine gun, pistol and bow and arrow in Spain’s Andalucia It comes after Spain’s 1000th victim of gender violence was identified as a murdered a mother-of-five 26 Jun, 2019 @ 11:37 Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla
Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman holds meet and greet for fans in Spain’s Andalucia THIS WEEKEND The Gold performer will treat revellers to an exciting mix of tunes by David Bowie, Iggy Pop and of course Spandau Ballet 26 Jun, 2019 @ 08:48 Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla
One hospitalised as roaring chemical plant fire in San Roque is brought under control Two makeshift intensive care units have been set up near to the site 25 Jun, 2019 @ 20:27 Cadiz·Gibraltar·Lead
Gibraltar says ‘no cause for concern’ as toxic smoke from San Roque chemical fire unlikely to affect British territory A fire has been raging at the factory since 15.10 today 25 Jun, 2019 @ 17:55 Cadiz·Gibraltar·Lead
Firefighters near San Roque chemical fire warn of toxic smoke as Gibraltar government advises residents to CLOSE WINDOWS and doors Chief Minister Fabian Picardo urged locals to 'stay safe' 25 Jun, 2019 @ 17:35 Cadiz·Gibraltar·Lead
WATCH: Homes evacuated as huge chemical fire ‘covers cars in ash’ and ‘turns sky dark’ near Spain’s Costa del Sol The flames have caused a large column of black smoke that has spread across the Bay of Algeciras and can be seen in much of 25 Jun, 2019 @ 16:59 Cadiz·Environment·Gibraltar·Lead
IN VIDEOS: HUGE mushroom cloud of toxic black smoke as fire BLAZES at chemical plant near Spain’s Costa del Sol The flames have caused a large column of black smoke that has spread across the Bay of Algeciras and can be seen in much of 25 Jun, 2019 @ 16:16 Cadiz·Gibraltar·Lead·Malaga
BREAKING: Incident at San Roque oil refinery as flames and smoke billow from plant THIS is the moment a worker in Gibraltar captured huge clouds of black smoke and flames billowing from a nearby plant in San Roque. The 25 Jun, 2019 @ 15:54 Cadiz·Gibraltar·Lead
PLEASE SHARE: British teen launches last-ditch appeal to find dad who vanished from Spain’s Costa Blanca almost 10 years ago He had been staying at Camping Villa Mar campsite in Benidorm and was also known to regularly frequent Marbella on the Costa del Sol 25 Jun, 2019 @ 15:34 Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga
IN PICS: Saudi tycoon’s HUGE €200 million yacht arrives on Spain’s Costa del Sol The Lady Moura, owned by Saudi Tycoon Nasser Al Rasheed, has been berthed at Malaga's pier 2 since yesterday 25 Jun, 2019 @ 13:59 Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Travel News
Two men arrested over sexual assault of young woman who was enjoying Costa del Sol San Juan celebrations A witness of the attack notified police, who responded quickly, as nearby officers heard the woman scream 25 Jun, 2019 @ 08:59 Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga
‘Paedo’ football coach facing 100 YEARS behind bars for allegedly abusing 25 children in British expat hotspot near Spain’s Costa del Sol The trial is being held behind closed doors to protect the alleged victims 24 Jun, 2019 @ 16:12 Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga
WATCH: Russian-backed ‘Mansions of Banus’ development part of €200 million portfolio penned for Marbella and Costa del Sol The firm will formally announce Los Palacetes de Banus at an event at the site on Thursday 24 Jun, 2019 @ 15:20 Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Property
Costa del Sol to see 10% increase in employment this summer compared to 2018 Waiters, hotel workers, salespeople, customer service staff, telemarketers and shop assistants, are among the most popular summer jobs 24 Jun, 2019 @ 14:09 Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga
UNEARTHED: First Roman olive oil press EVER on Spain’s Costa del Sol as huge archaeology park planned The area will become the largest archaeology park on the Costa del Sol and plans to be a major tourism and cultural attraction 24 Jun, 2019 @ 12:17 La Cultura·Lead·Malaga
‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute to Irish dad stabbed to death with broken bottles in Costa del Sol pub Pender, a charity worker and father-of-two, had apparently told his killer to stop bothering his wife, Caroline 24 Jun, 2019 @ 12:02 Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga
WATCH: Expat gives hilarious guide for boozy Brits heading to Marbella (WARNING: Not for the easily offended) Svetlana Stanislav advises would be holidaymakers from the UK how to 'act more like a human and less like an animal' 24 Jun, 2019 @ 11:02 Entertainment·Lead·Malaga
SHAMEFUL: ‘Racist’ effigy mocking migrants shocks expats and locals ahead of San Juan celebrations on Spain’s Costa del Sol The offensive structure was pictured on La Rada beach in Estepona ahead of the annual San Juan celebrations yesterday 24 Jun, 2019 @ 10:42 Lead·Malaga
Eyewear by luxury fashion house Kenzo at Specsavers Opticas on Costa del Sol for limited time only All glasses in the 19-strong range are priced from €199 for two pairs - making catwalk-inspired designer specs more affordable than ever 23 Jun, 2019 @ 12:00 Ask the Optician·Malaga
EXCLUSIVE: Briton facing €8 MILLION fine after being locked up with terrorists for almost a year without charge near Spain’s Costa del Sol Home to ETA terrorists and murderers, Hewitt - who has a PHD and is an avid poet in his spare time - will have been 22 Jun, 2019 @ 09:26 Cadiz·Lead
BREAKING: ‘Wolfpack’ group DID rape teenager at bull-running festival, Spain’s Supreme Court rules In the sickening attack, the so-called 'Wolfpack' took turns committing anal, vaginal and oral rape on the young tourist 21 Jun, 2019 @ 15:30 Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla