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‘Greedy’ landowner sells expats’ animal refuge land near Costa del Sol meaning 800 animals could be killed
“The ruthless owner has already shown his true colours,” said a foundation spokesperson
New monkey adventure park gets big cash boost after safari fashion show in Gibraltar’s Ocean Village
Businesses from the Gibraltar leisure area teamed up to make the 'Go Wild for Fashion' night a runaway success
Spain slammed after new report finds 100,000 people with disabilities are trapped at home
Research found that more than 1.8 million of those surveyed needed help to be able to leave their home, with those without support condemned to stay inside
Rival footie fans launch ‘Benidorm or Bust’ charity race to Spain in aid of teenage cancer battle
RALLY: Fundraising fans with their kitted out carsRIVAL British football fans have teamed up for a...
Village in Spain ‘bewildered’ as Robin Hood mystery figure slides cash envelopes of up to €100 under doors
Some of those benefiting from the surprise cash received messages as well, including one that said, to ‘the princess of the household’
‘WE’RE HERE’: British expats on Costa del Sol re-launch Alzheimer’s and Dementia support charity shop
The grand re-opening of the shop saw a huge new sign installed, and the public were invited in to browse the fantastic range of second-hand goods on offer
‘DIRTY SECRET’: Spain’s hunters leave 50,000 dogs to die with many thrown down wells as hunting season ends
Previously dogs were tied to tree branches or had their throats cut, and some were even tied to railway tracks or burned alive
Expats on Costa del Sol raise funds to help homeless pensioner get back on his feet
'It’s really opened both of our eyes over the past few days and it makes you appreciate the little things'
‘Hero’ expat donates a whopping 300 TINS of food to Costa del Sol dog sanctuary in need
It comes after the Estepona-based shelter made a plea on Facebook for tinned food this week
How a Costa del Sol-based financial services business gives back to the community
How Marbella-based Woodbrook’s CSR approach enriches communities, clients and employees
Radiothon from Radio One Mallorca returns to support local charities
RADIO One Mallorca is hosting its annual 24-hour live radiothon for charity on May 11 and 12.This year, the English speaking radio station is...
Coffee for the children! Palmanova to host charity event
CAKE, coffee and hand-crafted goods await at Palmanova's annual Feed a Child charity event hosted by a group of local expats.For almost a decade...
Raining Renaults: Don’t be alarmed at the largest student rally in Morocco
We’re talking a pandemic of dinky French hatchbacks plastered with sponsorship stickers, travelling along the highways and byways of Spain in a contest to find the shortest route to Marrakesh.
The people of Malaga show that they have true Christmas spirit
THE people of Malaga have shown what Christmas is all about by donating their food.Over 600 tonnes of food was collected over a two-day...
British expats claim Andalucia food bank workers raid supplies before locals arrive
BRITISH expats have blasted workers at a food bank for allegedly raiding the much-needed supplies before desperate locals arrive.According to Joe Clark, 62,...
Messi’s charity helps more than 1,600 Syrian children
The Barcelona forward’s charity has created 20 classrooms for displaced children
Former model appears at cancer fashion show
The show was to raise money for Grand Battery House
Sunset Beach Club to host charity event to celebrate 30th anniversary
One of the biggest hotels on the coast, the Sunset Beach Club, in Benalmadena will be supporting DEBRA Spain, Barretstown Ireland and Make a Wish Spain
British homeless couple find new Costa del Sol home thanks to Olive Press campaign
Paul and Leslie Dunt from East London are now living in a finca in Cerralba, Malaga, after one month of living between a shed and a car with their 17 rescue dogs
Adana dog shelter pleas for more volunteers
Centre helpers, fundraisers and foster carers are all needed by Estepona’s Adana Dog Shelter
British fireman paralysed while on stag do
All support for the wounded fireman is encouraged
Employees from Spanish property branch raise thousands for UK charity in Scotland
Team from Taylor Wimpey Espana climbed Scotland’s Ben Nevis to raise €11,500 for charity
Marbella seeks mini world peace at community summit
Residents, charities and businesses met on the 5th April to discuss sustainability, community and integration
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