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WATCH: Moment key Roman bridge in historic Ronda Andalucia is almost destroyed by shocking Arabic bath collapse following floods...

Trees are dragged helplessly into the biblical torrent of water which has also cut off the road to Forest Hills

EXPAT STUDY: Spain comes almost rock bottom for income but top for quality of life

The country scored very poorly in the category of wages, job opportunities and saving possibilities

Archaeologists call on officials to turn historic Andalucian 2,300-year-old winery into tourist centre

Fears have grown over the preservation of the historical remains, with motocross fanatics using the area as a practice circuit

WATCH: Man in kayak sails through flooded Estepona streets as rain ravages Costa del Sol

About 80mm of rain is falling an hour in the area and businesses are forced to close their doors as waterlogged streets overwhelm doorways

Invaluable 16th Century Titian painting torn after falling from wall in Madrid

Conservation experts from the Museo del Prado, to mend the ‘considerable horizontal tear’

Come and see Basil Fawlty in Gibraltar this November at the Faulty Towers Dining Experience

The original, much-loved BBC series was the brainchild of John Cleese and Connie Booth

Why you need to visit Spain’s Bilbao this year

How to enjoy one one of Europe’s best gems in 72 hours

British expat appeals to find sick dog ‘who is terrified of lightning’ after going missing during storms on Costa...

The timid rescue pup has a severe kidney disease and could face serious health consequences if she eats off the street

GOING GREEN: Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias sparks controversial cannabis debate in Spain

“It’s absurd that you can buy tequila or gin from a supermarket but marijuana is illegal”

Probe into partner of missing Scot expat Lisa Brown to be reopened in southern Spain

It comes after a Spanish judge chose to ‘freeze’ the two-and-a-half year investigation into Simon Corner in April

WATCH: Elephants playing in the rain in Spain will be the cutest thing you see today

AS many take shelter to escape the storms and heavy rain engulfing Spain today, this herd of elephants has a different idea. Instead of ducking...

Historic victory against timeshare firm in Spain as British couple win hundreds of thousands of euros in damages

A BRITISH couple are celebrating one of the biggest legal victories against a timeshare company in Spain, thanks to a local law firm. Max and...

Spain’s most wanted drug trafficker hands himself in after appearing in reggaeton music video

ONE of Spain's most wanted drug gang leaders has turned himself in today shortly after appearing in a reggaeton music video.  Francisco Tejon, head of...

BREAKING: Body of young boy Arthur Robinson found in Mallorca

Arthur Robinson, aged between four and eight, went missing eight days ago during the floods which ravaged Mallorca

Residents in Spain will have longest life expectancy in world by 2040

Spanish residents are predicted to enjoy an average lifespan of 85.8 years

Spain tears down razor wire in Africa to stop injuries to migrants crossing border

Spain is the leading destination for migrants in Europe, with 40,598 arrivals already this year, with Andalucia bearing the brunt of this

Spanish doctors ‘eliminate’ HIV from patient in stem cell transplant trial

SPANISH scientists believe they may have managed to eliminate HIV from a patient using stem cell transplant treatment.  Scientists from the Institute for AIDS Research...

WATCH: Bull breaks legs and drags itself along floor after being forced to jump from van in Spanish festival

As the bull smacks down onto the concrete its two back legs snap instantly and the large animal then drags itself helplessly along the street

WATCH: Spanish riot police open fire at England fans ahead of Nations League match in Sevilla

https://twitter.com/MatheusM633/status/1051588761237241856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1051588761237241856&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.joe.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fengland-fans-seville-police-204219 THIS is the moment England fans were sent running from Spanish riot police ahead of tonight's game in Sevilla.  England supporters vandalised cars during a...

Family of hero mum drowned in Mallorca write heartfelt letter to emergency services as little boy, 5 still missing

Courageous mother, Joana, 40, died after plucking her daughter Ursula from the torrent of water rapidly flooding their vehicle

WATCH: Renfe in racism row after officers ‘target’ and ‘kick’ black man after demanding he show his ticket

https://www.facebook.com/eldiarioes/videos/2220051278231675/   THIS is the moment a black man was 'targeted' by Renfe officers before being violently dragged off the train.  The shocking clip, obtained by El...

WATCH: Mystery as EMU winds up dead after being chased by cops through Spain tourist hotspot

https://twitter.com/Alicantweet/status/1050330267435630593   AN emu has been killed after going on the loose in Barcelona.  The flightless bird was chased by cops through San Cugat on Wednesday afternoon. The...

Six Andalucian villages officially among Spain’s prettiest: how many have you visited?

These beauty spots are included for their history, architecture and culture and show that Andalucia really does have it all

WATCH: Brits help save sea turtle wrapped in plastic off coast of Spain’s Marbella

https://www.facebook.com/jorge.duranperez.121/videos/2228043530809256/ THIS is the moment a sea turtle was rescued off the coast of Marbella.  The clip shows Brits and Spaniards pull the clearly distressed creature...

Tributes pour in following sudden death of much-loved Costa del Sol restaurateur Peter Nette

TRIBUTES have been pouring in on social media following the sudden death of expat restaurateur Peter Nette.  The Floria Rustico boss was tragically found dead...

You could win $1 billion USD in Lottery Prizes this week from Spain

It’s no secret that Spaniards love to play the lottery. Participation in EuroMillions and EuroJackpot draws has always been huge. More than that, it...

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