Spain’s Marbella launches €1 million bullring revamp amid fears bullfighting could return
The local government announced plans to renovate the bullring in December last year.
Triple A sanctuary slams Marbella court order and allegations of animal abuse as ‘unjust’ and part of ‘campaign of harassment’
MUCH-loved animal shelter Triple A has slammed a recent court order which contained a slew of allegations as ‘unjust’. In a Facebook statement, the charity
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has ‘no idea’ who British Prime Minister is and is unaware of ’99 per cent of Brexit’ after six years in Spain
“Well, there we go. I didn't know that. I thought he was the mayor?”
REVEALED: The largest employers in Spain’s Andalucia
MERCADONA’S distribution company is the largest employer in Andalucia, new figures have revealed. According to the fifth annual Andalucia Employment Ranking, the supermarket giant employs
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Britain’s new ambassador to Spain Hugh Elliott talks cricket, Brexit and his Costa del Sol holidays in an exclusive interview
As well as dispelling Brexit fears around tourism, Elliott also revealed his own Spanish holiday habits, in a wide-ranging conversation
PARTY’S OVER: Arms trafficker on Europe’s Most Wanted list arrested at his own birthday party on Spain’s Costa del Sol after six YEARS on the run
A VIOLENT arms trafficker on Europe’s Most Wanted list has been captured on the Costa del Sol. The Luxembourg native had been on the run
Spain’s 30 million caged egg-laying hens mean it is worst in EU for animal welfare
The EU average stands at just 52%, while other countries in the 28-member bloc, like Germany and the Netherlands have just 10% of their total
Britain on track for Brexit election in December after Corbyn backs poll
The Lib Dems and the SNP have already said that are willing to back a December election.
OUTRAGE after British expat in Marbella set to earn over €2,000 PER DAY consulting for cash-strapped NHS board in UK
A MARBELLA-based management consultant brought in to cut costs to a struggling Welsh NHS is set to rake in more than €2,000 per DAY. Expert
Expenses scandal in Spain’s Andalucia after politicians used Bla Bla Car app to charge riders for trips to work
TWO Andalucian politicians have been forced to resign after becoming involved in an expenses scandal involving the use of the BlaBlaCar travel app. Luis Cano
MILLIONS of British tourists flock to Spain’s Costa del Sol in tourism boost despite Brexit uncertainty
MILLIONS of British tourists have travelled to the Costa del Sol this year despite Brexit uncertainty. According to new figures, some 2.37 million Brits arrived
Mystery man found dead in ditch on Costa del Sol ‘had no roots’ in Spain and was killed ‘just a few hours before’ being dumped
THE mystery surrounding the dead body found dumped in a ditch in Marbella continues. Police have established that he was a Bulgarian citizen, but have
British drug lord arrested on yacht off Spain’s coast as 3,100kg of hash seized
Three polish men were also arrested.
Brexit stalled again as EU approves extension until January 2020
The extension means the UK will no longer leave on Boris Johnson's 'do or die' Brexit deadline of October 31.
Poll predicts far right Vox will be THIRD LARGEST political party in Spain just days ahead of general election
VOTERS in Spain have taken a swing to the right just days ahead of a fresh general election. According to the latest SocioMetric survey for
Pensioner, 85, stabs nursing home roommate, 80, during row in Spain’s Mallorca
AN 85-year-old man has been arrested after stabbing his roommate, 80, at an old people’s home in Mallorca. According to Policia Nacional, the pensioner became
550kg of hash seized as police bust one of Spain’s BIGGEST and most sophisticated drug gangs
3,000 litres of petrol, twelve cars and two motorcycles have also been seized during the sting.
Triple A animal shelter ‘killed animals for profit for at least five years’ while many died in AGONY as drug was not administered correctly, Costa del Sol judge rules
A MARBELLA investigating judge has concluded that animal charity Triple A slaughtered animals ‘in a massive and unjustified manner’. The judge has ordered that the
Man shot to death before being dumped in ditch on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A BODY of a man has been found dumped in a ditch on the Costa del Sol. The corpse was found yesterday on the A-716
People living in Andalucia are second most unhappy with their lives in Spain
People in Spain recorded a 7.3 life satisfaction rating on average.
WATCH: Car spotted parking ON TOP of another in Benidorm street
WE all know Spanish drivers are notorious for parking in unlikely spaces. But this video shows the moment a grey Audi was spotted parked ON
Expat fashion designer Jody Smart accused of taking €1million from Continental Wealth Management (CWM) before its collapse left pensioners facing ruin, depression and alcohol abuse
A WELL-KNOWN expat designer has been accused of receiving up to €1million to fund her fashion business and property portfolio from a financial advisory company
Despite a family visit to the UK, Javea Connect’s Loraine Gostling is still stuck in her Facebook group complaint cycles
This week I am meandering from that green and pleasant land we know as the United (although now rather Untied) Kingdom. But, as admin on
A carousel pony savagely beaten begins his rehabilitation at the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, writes Susan Weeding
Well, here we have the next instalment from the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales! Last week we castrated one of our 30-odd ponies,
“I suffered a very British accident this week, but I am now available as the perfect panto pirate”, writes Giles Brown
"In the circumstances, my only option was to shout out for help."