Malaga launches water watchdog after a summer of Costa del Sol beaches plagued by bacteria closures
THE new body will meet every two months and sits alongside €1.3 billion of already-planned sewage upgrades for the province.
Fancy a bit of mafia chic? Lithuanian kingpin’s seized Marbella villa is available to rent for just under a grand a night
THE sprawling estate belonged to Sergejus Beglikas, who is accused of running a crime ring involved in drug trafficking and contract killings.
Hiker airlifted to hospital after horror 45-metre fall near Malaga’s Caminito del Rey
The hiker was successfully winched to safety by emergency services and flown directly to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment.
Police smash Costa del Sol narco logistics network trafficking cocaine to Barcelona in convoys racing at 200km/h
POLICE have dismantled a cocaine trafficking network that used the Costa del Sol as a base to move drugs across Spain to Barcelona in high-speed
Spain’s rental market sees secondary towns heat up as house-hunters priced out of Malaga set sights on Velez-Malaga
TENANTS across Spain have been driven out of major provincial capitals by soaring rents, creating unprecedented demand in surrounding commuter towns and secondary municipalities. Data
Angel or devil? Estepona mayor transforms town and clears debt – but faces corruption charges and possible five years in prison
While mayors can do few things better than put money in voters' pockets, they can also do few things worse than put their hands in
Drunk school bus driver ‘defecated in vehicle’ after ferrying children around Benalmadena while nine times over the legal limit
The driver blew more than nine times the legal limit and was detained after his employers called the police.
Suspect in Torremolinos hit-and-run on boy, 12, is arrested at Malaga airport trying to flee on a flight to Manchester
Officers pulled him from the aircraft moments before it was due to take off, ending a frantic hunt for the driver responsible.
Alarm as Benahavis wildfire reignites on the Costa del Sol amid heavy winds and billowing smoke
Plan INFOCA has now officially announced that the blaze is back on, with a helicopter and two fire engines returning to the scene.
Living in Spain? How to make your finances work under Spanish rules
British residents in Spain can attend a free Marbella seminar covering Spanish tax, pensions, investments, inheritance planning and common cross-border financial issues.
Boy, 12, left fighting for his life after Torremolinos hit-and-run
THE incident left the child with a fractured skull after a white Opel Corsa mowed him down on Tuesday morning.
Archeological investigation begins into 19th-century Italian shipwreck located off the coast of Marbella’s Cabopino beach
THE 39-metre vessel sits at an average depth of just six metres, with its structure and its cargo are preserved, thought to have sunk in
German tourists to outnumber Brits in Malaga province during an autumn which includes San Diego Comic-Con and golf open
Bookings for September, October and November show German travellers will make up 26.95% of the rural tourism market.
Ireland opens new consulate in Malaga for ‘vibrant Irish community in southern Spain and millions of Irish visitors every year’
NEW consul Marylee Wall explained at the launch of the consulate that Spain received more than three million visits from Ireland in 2025.
Gang violence spills onto Malaga streets again as woman arrested after man is gunned down in apparent ‘settling of scores’
THE man, aged in his 40s, was shot in the chest in Zalea, a hamlet in the municipality of Pizarra, Malaga on Monday afternoon.
Malaga stabbing horror as two teens arrested over attack on 16-year-old
THE pair, both under the age of 17, were detained by the Policia Nacional following the knife attack on Sunday.
High-tech cannabis farm hidden beneath Malaga chalet uncovered after officers ‘notice dodgy smell’ – 3,000 plants seized
OFFICERS found that the suspects had converted the chalet basement into a high-tech cannabis farm with air-con, LED lighting and irrigation.
Game changer: New Marbella regenerative medicine clinic targets sports injuries and faster recovery
New Marbella clinic offers regenerative medicine and advanced PRP treatments aimed at helping active residents recover from tendon, muscle and joint injuries.
Gagged and bound: Horror Marbella villa robbery as elderly couple threatened at gunpoint by masked gang
THREE masked thugs stormed the couple's home late on Thursday, beating both homeowners and threatening the wife at gunpoint.
Benahavis wildfire: At least three injured as residents from upmarket urbanisation allowed to return home
AT least three people have been injured after a devastating wildfire broke out on the Costa del Sol on Sunday afternoon.
WATCH: Major wildfire erupts in Benahavis – emergency alert sent as residents urged to stay indoors
A DANGEROUS wildfire has broken out in the hills above Marbella neear Benahavis, prompting local authorities to issue an emergency alert.
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Julio Iglesias is born, Estepona is destroyed and Cervantes is freed from slavery
MICHAEL Coy delves into the major events that took place in Spanish history this week, including the birth of singing star Julio Iglesias.
The Estepona conundrum: Mayor announces historic €7m tax cut for residents even as he faces corruption and embezzlement probes
ESTEPONA residents are set to benefit from more than €7 million in tax cuts – even as the town’s mayor faces an ongoing corruption investigation.
New STEM school on the Costa del Sol aims to create Spain’s next generation of scientists and tech entrepreneurs
Creators International School has opened in Benahavis, offering a STEM-focused British curriculum, small class sizes and specialist pathways for students aged seven to 18.
Monkeypox case confirmed at Marbella hospital as patient is admitted – health authorities urge calm
Health officials at the Costa del Sol hospital in Marbella say all protocols are being followed after the case was detected.
Benalmadena bans swimming at another beach in less than a month after E. coli spike
A POPULAR Costa del Sol holiday resort has banned swimming at one of its beaches after officials found the water was contaminated with high levels
