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One-punch killer who murdered expat grandfather on Costa del Sol identified as British tourist – but he has already flown home

THE one-punch killer who murdered an Argentinian expat has been identified. The 45-year-old British tourist – who has already returned to the UK – has

23 Aug, 2018 @ 17:46

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Car mounts pavement and ‘tries to run over bouncers and revellers’ outisde nightclub on Spain’s Costa del Sol

https://www.facebook.com/PcivilEstepona/videos/671157223254450/ THIS is the moment a car appears to attempt to run over revellers outside a nightclub on the Costa del Sol. The footage, obtained

22 Aug, 2018 @ 10:36

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

British drug lord captured after €16 MILLION worth of drugs seized in Marbella home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Footage of the raid showed bundles of euros and pound sterling as well as a pistol

21 Aug, 2018 @ 17:21

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Knifeman shot dead in Barcelona ‘posed as terrorist’ to get himself killed after coming out as gay and fearing life in Muslim faith

The young man stormed a police station wielding a knife yesterday and shouted 'Allahu Akbar'

21 Aug, 2018 @ 16:09

Crime & Law·Lead

Mystery as 34-year-old shot to death outside front door on Spain’s Costa del Sol

This is the second incident of its kind to take place on the Costa del Sol in the last 48 hours

20 Aug, 2018 @ 13:50

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: Seriously ill British man locked up with terrorists in Spain’s Andalucia after 1.5 TONNES of hashish found at holiday rental

He insists he has absolutely ‘no connection’ to the drugs that were being stored at the rental in Cadiz

20 Aug, 2018 @ 12:30

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead

Appeal to track down ‘tourist’ who killed expat pensioner with one punch on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A witness managed to take a blurred photo of the attacker before he fled the scene

17 Aug, 2018 @ 10:53

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Posters encouraging tourists to jump off balconies spotted in Brit holiday hotspots in Spain

It comes after the tragic deaths of three young tourists in Magaluf

16 Aug, 2018 @ 17:49

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

SICK STUFF: Malaga police discover stuffed LION being sold for €6,000 online in Spain

A WOMAN is under investigation for trying to sell a stuffed lion online. It comes after Malaga SEPRONA cops found the advert offering the taxidermied

16 Aug, 2018 @ 17:49

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: Gibraltar investigating ‘Spanish police officer’ who allegedly kicked British woman at border during protest

GIBRALTAR is investigating footage which appears to show an off-duty policeman kicking a British woman during a protest at the border. A leading lawyer on

15 Aug, 2018 @ 17:51

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

BORDER BRAWL: British woman swings at Spanish protestor on Gibraltar border as tensions over police pay flare

A similar march is planned for Malaga on August 25

15 Aug, 2018 @ 14:42

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Gunshot fired on Costa del Sol sees bullet narrowly miss two policemen’s heads before flying through neighbour’s living room as they watched TV

A MAN has been arrested after shooting at police on the Costa del Sol. The 29-year-old, will remain behind bars after he allegedly fired at

8 Aug, 2018 @ 16:02

Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Cadiz-based ISIS suspect told terrorist to ‘use illegal immigrant route’ to get into Spain for terror attack

The pair were allegedly planning to indoctrinate and recruit new members while attempting to bring ISIS fighters into the country

7 Aug, 2018 @ 15:51

Crime & Law·Lead

Spain’s PP leader Pablo Casado probed over party’s SECOND fake degree scandal

It comes after former leader of Madrid, Cristina Cifuentes was forced to resign following a fake degree obtained from the same university

7 Aug, 2018 @ 13:06

Crime & Law·Lead·Politics

WATCH: Police intercept WHEELCHAIR user filmed driving on motorway on Spain’s Costa del Sol – but let him off scot-free

The unnamed wheelchair user was seen driving on the busy motorway in the Mijas area

7 Aug, 2018 @ 11:49

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Russian Mafia leader arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol while ‘plotting gang rival’s murder’

One of the leaders is said to be third-in-command of the mafia

6 Aug, 2018 @ 18:10

Crime & Law·Lead

British tourist found floating in Ibiza’s Port of Sant Antoni

A BRITISH tourist has been found floating in the waters of the Port of Sant Antoni. Residents and tourist discovered the body and reported it

6 Aug, 2018 @ 11:58

Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Young expat starts campaign to raise awareness against balconing in Spain

A BRITISH expat has started a campaign against balconing after her friend fell and died from a hotel room earlier this year. Georgia Hague felt

6 Aug, 2018 @ 11:09

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca

101 cats rescued from ‘foul smelling’ home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A 101 cats have been rescued from a Malaga home. The feline haul came following complaints from neighbours of a ‘foul smell’ and ‘endless howling’

4 Aug, 2018 @ 09:59

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Gibraltar webcam hackers demanding Bitcoin from victims after ‘recording them watching porn’

Victims are being sent their own passwords as proof their computers have been hacked

3 Aug, 2018 @ 11:43

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Wolf Pack’s youngest member arrested for shoplifting in Spain

It comes after nationwide protests due to the gang's lesser charge of sexual abuse

2 Aug, 2018 @ 16:36

Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla

Drug traffickers may have started huge Costa del Sol fire to distract from mammoth smuggling operation

According to reports, several 4x4s were seen racing at high speed from the beach while the hills of Manilva burned

1 Aug, 2018 @ 15:19

Crime & Law·Lead

Cruel British tourists in Spain pay homeless man to get humiliating face tattoo

The incident has infuriated expats and locals alike

31 Jul, 2018 @ 13:33

Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Sickening moment British expat beats and slams pet dog against a wall on Costa del Sol in Spain (WARNING: Distressing content)

THIS is the shocking moment a British expat was filmed abusing his dog on the Costa del Sol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjdK54RHASM The 30-second clip shows the

27 Jul, 2018 @ 12:36

Crime & Law·Lead

#INMYFEELINGS: Police in Spain issue warning against viral dance challenge

The challenge, which sees people jumping out of cars to perform the dance, could result in 'criminal charges'

24 Jul, 2018 @ 16:57

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

driving school in trouble for charging women more

Bigger fines for using your mobile phone while driving in Spain

USING your phone while driving is set to carry a heavier punishment in Spain. It comes after it was revealed that distractions at the wheel

21 Jul, 2018 @ 12:16

Crime & Law·Lead

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One-punch killer who murdered expat grandfather on Costa del Sol identified as British tourist – but he has already flown home

WATCH: Car mounts pavement and ‘tries to run over bouncers and revellers’ outisde nightclub on Spain’s Costa del Sol

British drug lord captured after €16 MILLION worth of drugs seized in Marbella home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Knifeman shot dead in Barcelona ‘posed as terrorist’ to get himself killed after coming out as gay and fearing life in Muslim faith

Mystery as 34-year-old shot to death outside front door on Spain’s Costa del Sol

EXCLUSIVE: Seriously ill British man locked up with terrorists in Spain’s Andalucia after 1.5 TONNES of hashish found at holiday rental

Appeal to track down ‘tourist’ who killed expat pensioner with one punch on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Posters encouraging tourists to jump off balconies spotted in Brit holiday hotspots in Spain

SICK STUFF: Malaga police discover stuffed LION being sold for €6,000 online in Spain

EXCLUSIVE: Gibraltar investigating ‘Spanish police officer’ who allegedly kicked British woman at border during protest

BORDER BRAWL: British woman swings at Spanish protestor on Gibraltar border as tensions over police pay flare

Gunshot fired on Costa del Sol sees bullet narrowly miss two policemen’s heads before flying through neighbour’s living room as they watched TV

WATCH: Cadiz-based ISIS suspect told terrorist to ‘use illegal immigrant route’ to get into Spain for terror attack

Spain’s PP leader Pablo Casado probed over party’s SECOND fake degree scandal

WATCH: Police intercept WHEELCHAIR user filmed driving on motorway on Spain’s Costa del Sol – but let him off scot-free

WATCH: Russian Mafia leader arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol while ‘plotting gang rival’s murder’

British tourist found floating in Ibiza’s Port of Sant Antoni

Young expat starts campaign to raise awareness against balconing in Spain

101 cats rescued from ‘foul smelling’ home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Gibraltar webcam hackers demanding Bitcoin from victims after ‘recording them watching porn’

Wolf Pack’s youngest member arrested for shoplifting in Spain

Drug traffickers may have started huge Costa del Sol fire to distract from mammoth smuggling operation

Cruel British tourists in Spain pay homeless man to get humiliating face tattoo

WATCH: Sickening moment British expat beats and slams pet dog against a wall on Costa del Sol in Spain (WARNING: Distressing content)

#INMYFEELINGS: Police in Spain issue warning against viral dance challenge

Bigger fines for using your mobile phone while driving in Spain

MICHAEL COY introduces us to his hero – George Santayana: A Spanish-American thinker famous for his pithy sayings

Daring swashbuckle and the restoration of honour: MICHAEL COY on a Spanish theatrical classic -the Mayor of Zalamea

‘Greenhouse’ gas dealers arrested after police find €3m of cannisters set for fridges and air conditioners in Spain

Heavy rain prompts yellow alert for Costa del Sol this weekend

Raids on Costa del Sol topple cocaine gang shipping drugs to the UK