BREAKING: Brit animal shelter petition to save 3,800 cattle on ship from Brazil to Turkey who will ‘starve’ after Cartagena denies ship permission to dock and collect food

A BRITISH-RUN animal shelter has started a petition to save 3,800 young cows on a livestock carrier denied permission to dock in Cartagena and collect

25 Aug, 2019 @ 20:09

Environment·Lead

AIR HEADS: Marbella air cleanest in Spain’s Andalucia, new report says

Research carried out in cities of more than 100,000 people showed that the home of the rich and famous had the lowest ozone levels

24 Aug, 2019 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead

SAY NO MOOR: The ancient Moorish technique saving Alicante city from flash floods

IN MARCH 2017 the city of Alicante was hit by the heaviest rain of the entire 21st century. Five schools closed down, garages were flooded

23 Aug, 2019 @ 12:44

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Huge fire near motorway in Spain’s Marbella controlled after 40 homes evacuated

Only one person is known to have been hospitalised following the incident - a Policia Nacional officer who was treated for smoke inhalation

23 Aug, 2019 @ 09:51

Environment·Lead·Malaga

West Nile virus threat level is raised to four in several areas of Malaga province - including the capital

Heavy mosquito fines to be levied for homeowners in Spain who don’t drain puddles or other bodies of water

So far dozens of people have been admitted to hospital after being bitten

22 Aug, 2019 @ 14:46

Environment·Lead·National News

French suspect held over wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol ‘used PETROL’ to try and kill hornets, say police

It comes as residents of the Forest Hills urbanization - where some 2,000 people were evacuated - have claimed that the fire was part of

21 Aug, 2019 @ 09:44

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Power lines prevent wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol being extinguished as 290 hectares of land torched

“My husband and I have been coming to Estepona for eight years and we have seen fires before, but nothing like this”

20 Aug, 2019 @ 13:33

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Man who tried to smoke out hornet nest arrested over wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol

It comes after a fire broke out on the edge of the Sierra Bermeja park at around 12:30pm yesterday

20 Aug, 2019 @ 11:26

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead·Malaga

EMERGENCY declared over wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol as 50 evacuated, while helicopters, planes and 170 firefighters battle blaze

Meanwhile, five people have been treated for smoke poisoning, minor burns and bruises, but they were not hospitalised

19 Aug, 2019 @ 20:35

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Dead turtle trapped in wooden pallet found off Spain’s Costa Blanca

A DEAD turtle has been found trapped inside a wooden pallet off the Costa Blanca. The creature was discovered off the coast of Granadella beach,

19 Aug, 2019 @ 15:46

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

WATCH: Two helicopters and 55 firefighters battling wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Crews from Estepona, Manilva and Algatocin have all been sent to tackle the blaze

19 Aug, 2019 @ 14:26

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Wildfires in Spain’s Gran Canaria declared ‘unstoppable’ as 8,000 evacuated

"One of the most painful images I've seen in my life"

19 Aug, 2019 @ 13:35

Environment·Lead

British conservation expert fearful of controversial Andalucian pylon project as power lines kill thousands of birds each year

Birds of prey, including many protected species, have been killed on an industrial scale, something conservation groups have described as ‘truly a massacre’

18 Aug, 2019 @ 11:00

Environment·Lead

BULLS UP: British bulldog puppy POSTED 1,000km in wrong direction before discovered by British girl on Costa Blanca roadside

A BRITISH bulldog puppy has been posted over 1,000km in the wrong direction after an irresponsible dog breeder sent her to Calpe instead of A

17 Aug, 2019 @ 15:35

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Nine arrested over 11 separate forest fires in six different provinces in Spain

Police data has revealed that over the last 15 years almost all forest fires in Spain are in some way sparked by human activity

17 Aug, 2019 @ 12:32

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

HEIR MILES: Harry and Meghan opt for a secret Balearic island escape but get into hot water over use of private jet

The Duchess of Sussex had flown to the White Isle to celebrate turning 38 with a six day trip which saw the royal couple stay

16 Aug, 2019 @ 09:32

Celebrity·Environment·Lead

Weather warnings issued as Spain’s Andalucia to BAKE in 39ºC heat this weekend

Meanwhile those heading to the Feria de Malaga will experience highs of 32ºC throughout the weekend

15 Aug, 2019 @ 14:01

Environment·Lead

Jellyfish alert on several beaches of Costa del Sol, particularly Spain’s Estepona

Lifeguard spots two-metre-long jellyfish swimming among tourists on Spain’s Costa del Sol

The creature was then allowed to move freely, before it returned to deeper waters

14 Aug, 2019 @ 11:01

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Marbella dog owners are warned of €750 fines for breaking this law

Spain’s Ronda to fine dog walkers up to €200 for not carrying bags and bottles to clean up mess

Also announced was the distribution of 500 bottles containing cleaning fluid, accompanied by instructions on how to clean up after pets

7 Aug, 2019 @ 11:58

Environment·Lead·Malaga

FELINE GOOD! Volunteers praise ‘huge step forward’ by Costa Blanca municipality to officially authorise street cat feeders

CONTROVERSIAL street cat feeders in Javea may soon be given special IDs to carry on giving food to abandoned felines. It comes after the town

6 Aug, 2019 @ 13:12

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

SAVE OUR SEAHORSES! A British metal detectors club battling to save seahorses on the Costa Blanca

A BRITISH metal detecting club is aiding a local environmental group to save endangered seahorses on the Costa Blanca. Two teams from the Asociacion de

6 Aug, 2019 @ 12:11

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Yellow and orange warnings issued for searing heat as temperatures hit 41°C in southern Spain

Temperatures are expected to exceed 41°C on Wednesday

6 Aug, 2019 @ 11:27

Environment·Granada·Lead·Malaga

Electrical giant brings in diggers for megaproject in Spain’s Driving Over Lemons country despite town hall bans

It comes after the Defensor del Pueblo Andaluz - the official that deals with public complaints - this month called on the Junta to express

4 Aug, 2019 @ 10:01

Environment·Granada·Lead

If you can’t stand the heat you can always take inspiration from the animal kingdom … or not, writes Belinda Beckett

Luckily we humans can cool off at the turn of a shower tap but storks and vultures have a yuckier way to stave off the

4 Aug, 2019 @ 09:30

Columnists·Environment

Costa Blanca Chiringuito gives free beer for every cup of cigarette butts handed in

A CHIRINGUITO on the Costa Blanca has found an iconic solution to help keep its beaches clean. Spoiler alert: it includes free beer. The Chiringuito

29 Jul, 2019 @ 22:28

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

IN PICS: Special doggy ice cream now available at parlour on Spain’s Costa del Sol

It has no fat, according to the creator, who spent two months working on getting the consistency right

29 Jul, 2019 @ 15:37

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Environment- Page 76

BREAKING: Brit animal shelter petition to save 3,800 cattle on ship from Brazil to Turkey who will ‘starve’ after Cartagena denies ship permission to dock and collect food

AIR HEADS: Marbella air cleanest in Spain’s Andalucia, new report says

SAY NO MOOR: The ancient Moorish technique saving Alicante city from flash floods

Huge fire near motorway in Spain’s Marbella controlled after 40 homes evacuated

Heavy mosquito fines to be levied for homeowners in Spain who don’t drain puddles or other bodies of water

French suspect held over wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol ‘used PETROL’ to try and kill hornets, say police

Power lines prevent wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol being extinguished as 290 hectares of land torched

Man who tried to smoke out hornet nest arrested over wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol

EMERGENCY declared over wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol as 50 evacuated, while helicopters, planes and 170 firefighters battle blaze

Dead turtle trapped in wooden pallet found off Spain’s Costa Blanca

WATCH: Two helicopters and 55 firefighters battling wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Wildfires in Spain’s Gran Canaria declared ‘unstoppable’ as 8,000 evacuated

British conservation expert fearful of controversial Andalucian pylon project as power lines kill thousands of birds each year

BULLS UP: British bulldog puppy POSTED 1,000km in wrong direction before discovered by British girl on Costa Blanca roadside

Nine arrested over 11 separate forest fires in six different provinces in Spain

HEIR MILES: Harry and Meghan opt for a secret Balearic island escape but get into hot water over use of private jet

Weather warnings issued as Spain’s Andalucia to BAKE in 39ºC heat this weekend

Lifeguard spots two-metre-long jellyfish swimming among tourists on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Spain’s Ronda to fine dog walkers up to €200 for not carrying bags and bottles to clean up mess

FELINE GOOD! Volunteers praise ‘huge step forward’ by Costa Blanca municipality to officially authorise street cat feeders

SAVE OUR SEAHORSES! A British metal detectors club battling to save seahorses on the Costa Blanca

Yellow and orange warnings issued for searing heat as temperatures hit 41°C in southern Spain

Electrical giant brings in diggers for megaproject in Spain’s Driving Over Lemons country despite town hall bans

If you can’t stand the heat you can always take inspiration from the animal kingdom … or not, writes Belinda Beckett

Costa Blanca Chiringuito gives free beer for every cup of cigarette butts handed in

IN PICS: Special doggy ice cream now available at parlour on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Malaga rallies around evicted pensioner sleeping in doorways with an oxygen mask as stranger buys her furniture for new council home

Kinahan ‘hitman’ arrested in Marbella amid claims he is linked to disappearance of Premier League footballer’s brother

More than 200 artworks from legendary Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla to return home to Valencia after a century in New York

Umbrellas on the Costa del Sol today as Andalucia braces for heavy autumn storm lined up for next week

Valencia slashes size of tourist bike tours to 10 people following resident complaints they clog up streets

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