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VOX candidate for Benidorm mayor booted out after revealing he received two-year sentence for domestic violence last February

VOX’S top candidate for Benidorm mayor has been replaced after it was revealed he received a two-year prison sentence for repeated domestic violence last February.

2 May, 2019 @ 09:53

Costa Blanca·Lead·Politics

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas suffers training ground heart attack aged only 37

Real Madrid legend, Casillas was taken to Hospital CUF Porto to be treated and is said to be in a stable condition

1 May, 2019 @ 18:10

Lead·Sport

Passenger ferry that killed sperm whale ‘did not know’ it was stuck to the stern until docking in Valencia

A PASSENGER ferry has killed a sperm whale during a routine trip between Palma, Mallorca, and Valencia. The giant whale was only discovered when the

1 May, 2019 @ 17:41

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Costa del Sol restaurant Roman Oasis shuts down after 36 years in emotional farewell for British expats

Over its four decades, The Roman Oasis attracted thousands of guests, with its quirky decor, fantastic food, and charming host Paul

1 May, 2019 @ 16:46

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s parents SLAM school dinners as 94% say canteens ‘need improvement’ amid obesity epidemic

The findings will make tough reading for schools, as just 24% of parents said that school dinners came with information about the ingredients used

1 May, 2019 @ 15:52

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

CASTING CALL: Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun wants British expats for new series with filming to start on Spain’s Costa del Sol THIS MONTH

The observational series follows plucky Brits who have swapped the rainy UK for a new ‘cheap-as-chips life in the sun’ on the Costa del Sol

1 May, 2019 @ 14:54

Entertainment·Lead

WATCH: Liverpool fans in Spain caught ‘pushing locals into fountain’ ahead of Barcelona Champions League clash

The clips also show beer cans and rubbish strewn across the popular square

1 May, 2019 @ 12:03

Lead·Sport

Spain’s Malaga Feria to have spectacular 20 minutes long firework display this year

ON FIRE: Olive Press breaks one MILLION hits barrier for April

To celebrate this landmark achievement we have decided to offer an unprecedented deal

1 May, 2019 @ 11:59

Business & Finance·Lead

Costa del Sol’s NEW 20,000 square metre park features playgrounds, palm tree oasis, meadow and MORE

Costing €463,000, this latest public work has been completed by Estepona Town Hall

1 May, 2019 @ 11:55

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Former boss of Spain’s Alhambra Palace accused of using monument’s audio guides to embezzle up to €12 MILLION

The accused could appear before a judge by next week

1 May, 2019 @ 11:18

La Cultura·Lead

Man in Marbella jailed for seven years after attempted knifepoint rape of woman at bus stop

During an attempted escape by the attacker, he apparently waved the knife and signalled to those present to keep quiet

1 May, 2019 @ 11:09

Crime & Law·Lead

Spain urges Venezuela to avoid bloodshed amidst coup reports

SPAIN’s government has called for no bloodshed after Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said his plan to oust President Maduro had begun ‘final phase.’ “Faced

30 Apr, 2019 @ 14:35

Lead

Wealthy expat town in Spain becomes first in Malaga to elect far-right Vox into power

Vox was narrowly elected in ahead of the governing Popular Party, with the right-wing party securing 364 votes to their conservative rival's 356

30 Apr, 2019 @ 13:31

Lead·Politics

‘No significant leads’ in mystery of British father and son who vanished a MONTH ago from Spain’s Costa del Sol

Daniel and Liam Poole, aged 46 and 22, were last seen in Estepona on April 1

30 Apr, 2019 @ 13:03

Lead·Malaga

Engine room fire on Spain-bound ferry carrying British tourists and 900 people, as navy helicopters scrambled

Passengers were given the option to travel back to the UK or continue to Spain, and would be compensated either way

30 Apr, 2019 @ 12:38

Lead·Travel News

Critically ill British mother trapped after ‘nightmare’ holiday in Spain sees friends rally to pay medical costs

Elaine was left partly paralysed by a stroke in 2015 and now her insurance company has refused to pay out because of a 'technicality'

30 Apr, 2019 @ 12:36

Health·Lead

Malaga’s iconic Mirador Princess wheel to be taken down for a car park

Malaga’s tourism board uses the installation in the majority of its advertising campaigns

30 Apr, 2019 @ 11:52

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Two Britons arrested in Marbella’s San Pedro and Mijas accused of using fruit export company to traffick drugs to the UK

The investigation began at the end of October last year when Guardia Civil became aware of British gangs sending large amounts of the drug back

30 Apr, 2019 @ 11:25

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spanish girls second most obese in Europe and boys fourth most, as Mediterranean diet in decline

A ‘decline’ in the Mediterranean diet, which includes, fish, nuts, olive oil, fruit and vegetables, has been blamed by scientists for the poor results of

30 Apr, 2019 @ 11:04

Health·Lead·National News

WATCH: Pensioner, 74, gored to death during bull running festival in Spain’s Andalucia

The Toro Embolada event has been run every year in the Cadiz town since 1976

30 Apr, 2019 @ 10:47

Cadiz·La Cultura·Lead

IN PICS: The newly updated list of Malaga’s 13 natural monuments

After the recently announced additions to Malaga’s natural monuments list, we look at all 13 of these stunning environmental sites

29 Apr, 2019 @ 17:59

Environment·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

British mum outraged after Ryanair allegedly tried to charge autistic son extra for support doll on flight from Spain’s Costa Blanca

Helen alleges the low-budget carrier tried to claim the toy was hand luggage

29 Apr, 2019 @ 17:04

Costa Blanca·Lead·Travel News

Marbella announces NEW 300-metre kitesurfing zone to rival that of Tarifa

These plans for Marbella should see it grow in popularity among kitesurfers, in the same way the sport’s hotspot of Tarifa has

29 Apr, 2019 @ 14:49

Lead·Malaga·Sport

‘Foreign’ hotel worker arrested in Spain’s Andalucia over alleged rape of five-year-old girl

The man was apparently linked to the parents through business and it is thought that this is how he was able to gain access to

29 Apr, 2019 @ 12:28

Crime & Law·Granada·Lead

After luxury Spain holiday Britain’s youngest ever EuroMillions winner says she’s ‘bored’ and wants a job

“I have material things but apart from that my life is empty. What is my purpose in life?”

29 Apr, 2019 @ 11:24

Lead·National News

Spain’s Socialist PSOE party win general election, but fail to get majority, as far-right Vox party gains first seats

Voter turnout at the elections is high, at around 75% and could be on track to beat the 1982 record of 80%

28 Apr, 2019 @ 22:19

Lead·National News·Politics

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