Marks & Spencer is opening a new store in Madrid after leaving the Spanish capital 23 years ago
BRITISH retailer Marks & Spencer is returning to Madrid- 23 years on from closing its shop in the Spanish capital. It will open an outlet
Ex-Hurricane Kirk blows into Spain: Weather alerts are issued for hail, storms and ferocious winds – including on the Costa del Sol and Mallorca
THE remnants of former Hurricane Kirk will be felt across Spain on Monday, meteorologists have warned. Dozens of alerts have been issued by state weather
Bargain! The British expat haven in Spain where two-bed seaside homes are selling for €65,000
WITH property prices on a steady rise in Spain, it’s becoming more and more difficult to find a cheap coastal home. In Alicante city, for
Winter flu and Covid vaccinations to start in Valencia this month
INFLUENZA and Covid-19 vaccinations will commence in the Valencian Community on October 14. The joint campaign will offer the vaccines in a staggered system, giving
Looking for live music on the Costa del Sol? These are the best spots in Estepona, according to local expat ALEX COOPER
ESTEPONA is often considered to be the chilled out younger sibling to Marbella, famed for its more sedate and laidback vibe. But in a special
‘One more bite at the cherry’: The incredible tale of the Scottish drug smuggler who found stardom in Spain with a prison band – and then lost it all
THEY say everyone deserves a second chance. And for one former narco-trafficker jailbird turned rocker, it comes 30 years after he nearly hit the big
Wanted Brit ‘could be anywhere in Spain’: More pics emerge of Thomas Dures as ‘the UK’s FBI’ appeals to expats with a €24,000 reward
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Euromillions player in Spain wins incredible €162m jackpot – but how much will they keep after tax?
A LUCKY Euromillions player in Spain has claimed last night’s life-changing €162m jackpot. Specifically, the ticket holder, from the Basque Country, became €162,256,512 richer over
Is there a dark side to Spain’s green energy revolution? Documentary aims to lift the lid on the environmental and social impact of renewables across the country
A NEW documentary film has unveiled the unsettling truth behind Spain’s ‘green energy’ transition. ‘Vidas Irrenovables’ (Unrenewable Lives) by respected production company Metafora Visual, investigates
EXCLUSIVE: ‘It’s a sad day for all of us’: The UK’s decision to relinquish the Chagos Islands has left Gibraltar and other British Overseas Territories feeling nervous
THE United Kingdom’s shock decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has left many in Gibraltar and beyond wondering exactly what
Watch: Brit is robbed of his €80,000 Rolex in Spain’s Mallorca – police make two arrests
TWO Italians who stole a Rolex watch from a British tourist visiting Magaluf in April, have been arrested after returning to Mallorca to carry out
Hot and sunny weekend forecast for southern Spain with highs of 34C before week of plummeting temperatures and rain
Highs will exceed 30C in many parts of Andalucia on Friday, reports Aemet
Keep the stress at bay: Casa Direct has the knowledge and experience to guide you through buying or selling a property in Spain
IN the competitive world of real estate, few agencies stand out as clearly as Casa Direct. With a reputation built on trust, professionalism, and a
French leapfrog the Brits to become biggest foreign tourist group in Spain – but spend the least, new figures show
THE Brits have been knocked off their perch – by the French. New figures show that the UK’s long-running spell at the top of the
West Nile virus threat level is raised to four in several areas of Malaga province – including the capital
HEALTH authorities have raised the West Nile virus threat level to four in parts of Malaga province. The increased level applies to Malaga City as
Hurricane Kirk is heading towards Spain: Powerful storm could bring ‘significant consequences’ to these areas, warn weather experts
SPAIN is on alert for yet another hurricane that is brewing over the Atlantic Ocean. It comes after Storm Isaac – an ‘ex-hurricane’ – swirled
Bike brilliance: At the heart of Gibraltar a shop for all your cycling needs
Over the last 13 years, Cycle Centre Gibraltar has become the beating heart of the Rock’s cycling community. Established in 2011, the shop is now
Welcome to Svenska Skolan Marbella: A global learning experience
The school’s CEO, Isabel Saunders-Lagrillière, and The Head of International Curriculum, Nina Cashin, are proud to introduce the new curriculum at Svenska Skolan Marbella, marking
Deadly caterpillar warning in Spain: Creatures capable of killing dogs are ‘expanding massively’
EXPERTS are sounding the alarm about a deadly caterpillar that is expanding across Spain. The processionary caterpillars typically hibernate over winter (pictured above) in forest
Drug mule, 76, is among three passengers arrested for ‘trying to smuggle 200kg of cocaine into Madrid airport’
AN ELDERLY drug mule, 76, was among three people arrested at Madrid airport on Sunday for trying to 200 kilos of cocaine into Spain. The
The Royal British Legion Hosts First Ever Parade in La Cala de Mijas to Launch the 2024 Poppy Appeal
La Cala de Mijas, Spain – The Royal British Legion is proud to announce its first ever parade to launch the Poppy Appeal for 2024. This
Fake El Greco painting is seized in Spain just before selling for €1.3m: Owner claimed he bought ‘genuine’ piece for €200 at a flea market
THE Policia Nacional’s Historical Heritage division has acquired a fake painting being marketed as an El Greco masterpiece with a sale price of €1.3 million.
‘We all suspected there were drugs in the containers’: Dark turn in mystery of the German couple who vanished in Barcelona’s most dangerous neighbourhood
A GERMAN couple who disappeared in a crime-ridden neighbourhood of Barcelona may have been fleeing from debts they had built up with international cocaine traffickers.
Who’s a clever boy! Expert police dog Scottex wins medal of honour after working some of Spain’s biggest cases – this is his specialty
A DOG that can sniff a human body from over 100 metres away has been awarded a medal of honour by the Policia Nacional after
Watch: Hammerhead shark ‘is spotted swimming off Sotogrande’ near Spain’s Costa del Sol
THIS is the moment a hammerhead shark was reportedly spotted swimming off the coast of southern Spain this week. In a video shared on social
Giveaway: Win two free tickets to see Annie The Musical at the English-speaking Salon Varieties theatre in Fuengirola
THE Olive Press is giving away two free tickets to Annie The Musical at the English-speaking Salon Varieties Theatre in Fuengirola. Set in 1930s America,