Hundreds of extra staff called in to battle flu epidemic in southern Spain
ALMOST 500 extra staff have been call in to tackle this year’s flu epidemic in southern Spain. The last week of 2017 saw more than
French dairy company linked to Salmonella outbreak across Europe
The company distributed the product to 12 countries in the EU, have blamed an evaporation tower used for drying as the source of the contamination.
Spanish prisoner wakes up in morgue after THREE doctors declared him dead
A PRISONER has woken up in a Spanish morgue after being pronounced dead by at least three doctors. Gonzalo Montoya Jimenez, who was serving time
‘Fat’ Spanish soldiers told to lose weight or face being kicked out the force
Soldiers in Spain’s elite fighting force have been told to shed the weight amid concerns their bellies will tarnish the reputation of the Legion.
Energy Nordic: The electricity supplier that lets you make a difference
The company, which boasts a central location in Fuengirola, provides 100% green electricity Spain-wide, and is here to take the confusion out of selecting an
Cost Funerals on the Costa del Sol offers the best in dealing with the loss of a loved one
Specialising in dealing with all aspects of the loss of a loved one, with over 60 years experience in total.
Ask the Optician: For the full spec on eyewear from Marbella specialists
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Long-awaited health centre gets the green light in San Pedro
The health centre will replace an existing building on a 3,000 square metre site to provide primary healthcare for San Pedro, Nueva Andalucia, Benahavis and
Mediterranean fish makes children more intelligent, according to new study
According to the University of Pennsylvania, kids who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have an IQ up to four points
British expat dies in horror plane collision with helicopter in Alicante
Donald Milne, an instrumental figure in the early success of rallying superstar Colin McRae, died on impact as a chopper struck down his helicopter at
Global wildfires result in loss of land equivalent to the size of Spain
According to new data released by Global Forest Watch (GFW) deforestation has decimated the equivalent of the surface of Spain and accounts for 10 to
New athletic track in Estepona hopes to be Andalucia’s go-to sporting site
The site, covering 34,132 square metres, will feature an athletics track, football pitch and a half-pitch for seven-a-side, a BMX track, and an underground car
Live saving floats to be installed on Marbella beaches in 2018
Known as, punto naranjas, their bright highly visible colour consists of a harness linked to a rescue float in the sea with a 400 metre
British mother is suing travel company after daughter caught disease in Mallorca
Gemma Moran, alleges her eight-year-old daughter Clio caught the life-long disease after she was bitten by ticks while staying in a ‘disgusting’ apartment in Mallorca.
TRAGEDY: Baby born too early on Menorca honeymoon
A MENORCA honeymoon has been tragically cut short after the couple’s child was prematurely born 17 weeks early and passed away an hour later. Jamie
Malaga province birth rates at lowest in a decade as Spain’s population shrinks further
THE birth rate in Malaga province is at its lowest for a decade. In the first six months of this year there were 6,728 births
Rafael Nadal: Knee-d for speed
RAFAEL NADAL has said he had to give up water sports because of his bad knees. The Mallorca tennis ace has suffered from knee problems
What a year 2017 has been full to the brim of ups and downs
On this day last year, all of my worldly possessions were floating under a metre and a half of water in my mother's basement when
Top tips to help relieve IBS pain
IRRITABLE bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, relapsing and often life-long condition which affects over four million people in the UK. Whilst not technically a
How to get a sparkling smile
WE like to think of tooth whitening as a new, modern procedure… but did you know that the in-office bleaching technique was popular in the
CHRISTMAS WISH: Support the ONCE fundraising campaign at Specsavers Opticas
If they reach their goal, they will be able to fund 400 hours for interpreters to be the eyes, ears and voice of vulnerable deaf
Fish used in Asian restaurants across Malaga found to cause orange diarrhoea
Experts say the fish ‘has a fat composed of waxy esters that are not digestible for humans, so when consumed people suffer from gastrointestinal disorders’.
Why the Christmas period can be the most dangerous
THE festive period is here again, with a full diary of Christmas events and office parties. The time of year when you can let your
Diesel car pollution is half than previously thought, according to new study
The study revealed that levels of nitrogen dioxide in Europe are two times smaller than previously thought and the amount of hot air coming out
Andalucia hospital wins award for ‘most innovative treatments’ in Spain
CORDOBA’s Reina Sofía University Hospital has received an award for one of the most innovative treatments in Spanish medicine. The hospital, which is affiliated with
Women in Spain have third lowest fertility rate in Europe
SPANISH women have the third lowest fertility rate in Europe. New analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the birth rate among Spanish