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Costa del Sol football match to raise funds for crucial charity

Anthony Piovesan - 26 Sep, 2022 @ 17:00

IT WILL be men versus women in a game of football on Spain’s Costa del Sol, but it won’t be your typical sporting contest. The...

Benidorm

Helicopter rescues British dementia sufferer missing for two days in Benidorm area of Spain’s Costa Blanca

Alex Trelinski - 22 Jul, 2022 @ 15:45

AN Alicante Provincial fire service helicopter has rescued a British man in the Benidorm area after he went missing on Wednesday. Richard Morris, 76, suffers...

Health

Study at Madrid hospital offers new hope for Alzheimer’s cure

Kimberley Mannion - 30 Jun, 2022 @ 16:00

DOCTORS at a Madrid hospital have identified a protein that could slow the onset of Alzheimer’s offering new hope of a cure for the...

Andalucia

Irishman with dementia who was missing FOUND ‘safe and well’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Charlie Smith - 13 Sep, 2019 @ 10:52

"The Irish community at home and abroad have been extraordinary, my family and I have been truly touched by all the help, well wishes and support"

Andalucia

‘WE’RE HERE’: British expats on Costa del Sol re-launch Alzheimer’s and Dementia support charity shop

Charlie Smith - 12 Mar, 2019 @ 18:24

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

Health

Research suggests sunshine reduces risk of dementia

Tom Powell - 23 Aug, 2014 @ 11:00

'The potential for making a difference now is enormous' according to researchers

Health

Smoking linked to Alzheimer’s

Staff Reporter - 15 Jul, 2014 @ 08:55

Over 33% of Spain's men and one quarter of women are smokers

Health

‘Smart home’ to tackle dementia

Tom Powell - 21 Apr, 2014 @ 15:47

Network of sensors could keep elderly people in their own homes for longer, by Imogen Calderwood

Andalucia

Spain sees dramatic rise in dementia deaths

Imogen Calderwood - 25 Mar, 2014 @ 11:03

The country's aging population sparks a rise in Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases

Lead

Dementia drug bonanza in Spain

Wendy Williams - 10 Jul, 2012 @ 09:00

Reduction of ‘plaques and tangles’ on the brain could be significant in fight against dementia

Health

The puzzle of life: Raymond Prats

Eloise Horsfield - 15 Apr, 2012 @ 11:21

Raymond Prats of Simplecare provides a checklist on things to reduce the risk of dementia and help stay young

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Caves of Nerja in Spain’s Malaga named ‘Tourism Ambassador 2022’ on World Tourism Day

Cristina Hodgson - 29 Sep, 2022 @ 09:15

THE famous Caves of Nerja (Cuevas de Nerja) are without doubt, a tourist emblem of the municipality and the entire province of Malaga and...

Registrado Terremoto Epicentro Alhaurin Grande

Third earthquake to rumble Spain’s Malaga since Monday

29 Sep, 2022 @ 08:45

Gibraltar authorities auction former Russian yacht for cut-price £35 million after March seizure

28 Sep, 2022 @ 18:07

16 arrested in Madrid accused of running a chop shop that stole luxury vehicles and sold parts all over...

28 Sep, 2022 @ 17:40

Spain’s Prado Museum pledges to return artworks that were stolen during the Civil War and Franco dictatorship

28 Sep, 2022 @ 17:15

Cruise ship that stayed in Gibraltar is the 16th first arrival this year, government reveals

28 Sep, 2022 @ 16:57

Supermarkets in Spain will have to sell cut-price fruit and veg to reduce food waste

Average cost of basket of groceries rises 15% in Spain, highest increase seen in 34 years

28 Sep, 2022 @ 16:48

Europol most wanted list: Spain’s most dangerous alleged fugitives revealed

28 Sep, 2022 @ 16:30

Spain Reaches Covid 19 ‘low Risk’ Threshold

Flight prices for upcoming half-term school holiday have risen 42%, Which? report finds

28 Sep, 2022 @ 16:07

Beach Businesses On Spain S Costa Blanca Blame Uk 14 Day Quarantine For Collapse In Summer Trade

Why UK tourists will stop traveling to Spain in five years

28 Sep, 2022 @ 15:45

WATCH: Sweet moment Queen Letizia gives a hug to a pensioner in the middle of an award ceremony at...

28 Sep, 2022 @ 15:15

Gibraltar shares its money laundering and migrant smuggling experience in regional UN meetings

28 Sep, 2022 @ 13:48

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