WET WEEKEND: Rain forecast for Spain’s Andalucia and Costa del Sol as temperatures drop THE temperature drop experienced across Andalucia this week is set to come to a wet end. It comes as rain is forecast across Spain’s southernmost 17 Oct, 2019 @ 15:00 Environment·Lead·Malaga·Sevilla
WARNING: ‘Contaminated’ Primark makeup products recalled in Spain as health watchdog warns of skin and eye infections Those with a weakened immune system are said to be significantly more at risk 17 Oct, 2019 @ 14:40 Business & Finance·Health·Lead
Alicante to outlaw circus animals in wide range of proposals against animal cruelty ALICANTE is set to ban the use of circus animals in a raft of new measures combating animal cruelty in the Costa Blanca city. The 17 Oct, 2019 @ 14:23 Costa Blanca·Lead
Children’s factor 50 sun cream banned in Spain after test reveals it is only SPF 15 The Government agency had previously given the creams the green light, declaring them ‘not a risk’ 17 Oct, 2019 @ 14:13 Health·Lead·National News
Electric scooter riders to face fines ‘up to €500’ for riding without helmets and on city pavements in Alicante POLICE in Alicante will have powers to fine electric scooter riders up to €500 for riding without a helmet or using city pavements, according to 17 Oct, 2019 @ 12:53 Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead
BREAKING: Boris Johnson says UK and EU have reached ‘great new’ Brexit deal The deal will now have to be approved by both the EU and UK parliaments. 17 Oct, 2019 @ 11:54 Lead
These are the 15 polling stations OPEN for Gibraltar’s general election today The result of these election is expected after 10pm tonight, but may not be announced until the early hours of Friday morning 17 Oct, 2019 @ 11:50 Gibraltar·Lead
Tickets now on sale to see Green Day headline the MTV EMA awards in Spain’s Andalucia The tickets can be purchased on the website of El Corte Ingles from 11 am today. 17 Oct, 2019 @ 11:42 Lead·Sevilla
British paedo teacher locked up for eleven and a half years after abusing 14 year old student on Spain’s Costa del Sol The teacher was hired in August 2014 by the school, despite having been previously tried and acquitted in the UK for sexual abuse. 17 Oct, 2019 @ 10:25 Almeria·Crime & Law·Lead
Catalan president reacts as carnage in Barcelona continues into the fourth day, with 33 more arrests made and 80 people receiving treatment Groups of hooded faced off against riot police by the Mossos d'Esquadra in Barcelona, the fight taking place against a backdrop of fire, burning cars, 17 Oct, 2019 @ 09:49 Barcelona·Lead
Gibraltar goes to polls for general election amid Brexit chaos with GSLP/Liberals set to win “This is not a time to change the political leadership of this nation, the same way as you wouldn't change the generals in charge of 16 Oct, 2019 @ 21:47 Gibraltar·Lead·Politics
Spain’s Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros will take time to process gota frÃa claims, but here’s what you NEED to know, writes Jennifer Cunningham I have always said the Spanish are streets ahead when it comes to natural disasters. A small percentage on your insurance policy goes to the 16 Oct, 2019 @ 20:43 Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead
CASTING CALL: Hit Channel 4 show Sun, Sea and Selling Houses needs British expats on Spain’s Costa Blanca and in Andalucia for new series “Whether their budget is €50,000 or €5 million, or the house is a holiday home or a permanent one, we would love to hear from 16 Oct, 2019 @ 19:19 Almeria·Costa Blanca·Entertainment·Lead
Tourist dies in Catalan airport chaos as riots paralyse Barcelona after Spain jails independence leaders The airport had seen 45 flights cancelled yesterday and 100 on Monday due to violent clashes involving thousands of people 16 Oct, 2019 @ 17:44 Barcelona·Lead·Politics
Lenny Kravitz announces performance on Spain’s Costa del Sol next year, marking the end of a five-year hiatus from the region Next year, concert-goers can enjoy songs from his newest album Raise Vibration and listen back to some of the most notable songs of his 30-year 16 Oct, 2019 @ 16:48 Lead
Police operation into string of thefts leads to arrest of pensioner who used ‘force’ to commit home robberies on Spain’s Costa del Sol Police operation into string of thefts leads to arrest of pensioner on Spain's Costa del Sol 16 Oct, 2019 @ 14:06 Lead·Malaga
Cinema in Spain slapped with €3000 fine for banning customers from bringing their own food into film screenings A 2017 Ministry of Health report said the prohibition of food and beverages bought elsewhere from inside cinemas was ‘illegal and abusive.’ 16 Oct, 2019 @ 12:52 La Cultura·Lead
Marbella’s Starlite Festival that starred Kool & The Gang and Jessie J has STILL not paid its €125,000 rental bill, says PSOE party The outstanding fees are related to the use of the Cantera de Nagueles auditorium, the venue of the festival used every summer 16 Oct, 2019 @ 12:52 Entertainment·Lead·Malaga
Huge blaze near Spain’s Malaga Airport that left firefighter burned in explosion is stabilised The firefighter’s injuries, thought to be to his leg, were treated yesterday afternoon by the medical unit of the Bomberos de Malaga 16 Oct, 2019 @ 10:56 Lead
Brexit could mean a €1.4 billion loss to the tourism sector on Spain’s Costa del Sol, warn experts The Brexit deadline is at the end of October and the uncertainty has already caused a loss in British tourism in Andalucia by 3.3% in 16 Oct, 2019 @ 09:58 Lead·Malaga·Travel News
WATCH: Barcelona police throw old lady to ground and punch man in face, while another loses eye in violent protests after Spain jails Catalan leaders Shocking footage posted online appears to show police ramming protesters with vehicles, an officer throwing an old woman to the ground, as well as a 15 Oct, 2019 @ 21:04 Barcelona·Lead·Politics
Firefighter injured in explosion as he tackles huge ‘caravan fire’ near Spain’s Malaga Airport Tyres have also been set alight by the fire, prompting the deployment of staff from the Andalucian Health Service 15 Oct, 2019 @ 19:22 Lead·Malaga
HUGE fire breaks out in car park next to Spain’s Malaga Airport Around 40 emergency services personal have begun tackling the incident, including firefighters from the Andalusian Emergency Group 15 Oct, 2019 @ 16:35 Lead·Malaga
‘70% of Spain’s residents are fed up with their job’, among MINDBLOWING stats which show how unhappy the country is at work Other data include that 80% dislike Mondays and that only 13% of men and 24% of women think the salary they receive is fair. 15 Oct, 2019 @ 15:39 Lead
With 16 days until Brexit these are the events Brits on Spain’s Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and in Madrid need in their diaries AS the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to drum up support for his Brexit deal this week, organisations in Spain have prepared a number 15 Oct, 2019 @ 13:51 Lead
Politician in Spain’s Sevilla pins wanted criminal against wall after witnessing robbery Perez jumped off the motorbike and intervened to help the female victim. 15 Oct, 2019 @ 11:34 Crime & Law·Lead