Fake food poisoning claims by British holidaymakers in Spain down to ‘zero’ in 2019 after fraudsters fined up to €15,000 by UK courts

FAKE claims of food poisoning by Brit tourists on Spanish holidays have fallen dramatically to ‘not a single case’ in 2019. The false legal actions

31 Aug, 2019 @ 12:58

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Flog It! presenter Mark Stacey to value Costa Blanca antiques and artifacts at exclusive charity event on September 14

RAID your jewellery boxes and plunder the garage because Flog It! is coming to the Costa Blanca! Mark Stacey, renowned British auctioneer, will be in

31 Aug, 2019 @ 12:45

Costa Blanca·Lead

Bill Anderson explores the meaning behind the catchphrase common among voters in Mijas

I’m not really into politics!

31 Aug, 2019 @ 11:02

Columnists

Liverpool FC target among 51 ‘POISONED’ by Salmonella at sushi restaurant in Spain

While the current number stands at 51, authorities believe that figure could climb much higher

31 Aug, 2019 @ 10:11

Health·Lead·Mallorca

OPINION: Unmaintained pool pumps are an ‘accident waiting to happen’

In many urbanization, they leave this job to a gardener, left in charge of the pool with little understanding of how powerful these pumps can

31 Aug, 2019 @ 09:07

Opinion

Bartolome ‘Bermejo’ de Cardenas – Spain’s 15th century Gothic artist who almost nobody has heard of

Bermejo’s works can be seen at the National Gallery in London until September 29 or at the Museum of Fine Arts in Bilbao

31 Aug, 2019 @ 09:01

La Cultura·Lead

Everyone loves a good party, but when the flaming arrows come out, maybe it’s time to leave writes Giles Brown

THUS it came to pass that the Ziglet’s Big Day finally arrived. My goddaughter Ziggy married Josh in August, and as ‘el padrino’ I was

31 Aug, 2019 @ 08:46

Columnists

Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament is sure to anger Remainers in Mallorca, writes Amanda Butler

September 9 has emerged as the most important of the 80 days before the Brexit deadline, with the PM trying to ensure there is no

30 Aug, 2019 @ 19:49

Columnists·Politics

Rental website that scammed British holidaymakers out of thousands FINALLY closed down following Olive Press exposes

A FRAUDULENT villa rental website that tricked British holidaymakers out of thousands has finally shut down following an extensive Olive Press campaign this year. Dreamvillasspain.com

30 Aug, 2019 @ 18:19

Costa Blanca·Lead

British mum arrested after ‘abandoning baby in street’ following drunken row with partner in Spain holiday hotspot

Police then spoke to the kid’s father, before tracing the woman to nearby the hotel where the couple had been staying

30 Aug, 2019 @ 14:34

Crime & Law·Lead

Outlaw biker connected to a string of shootings captured on Spain’s Costa del Sol

The fugitive had reportedly been living in a luxury house in Marbella with his pregnant wife and three children for several months

30 Aug, 2019 @ 13:53

Crime & Law·Lead

Over 150 African immigrants scale two HUGE fences to enter Spain’s Ceuta in largest crossing for a year

The people of Benzu were heard shouting ‘welcome’, while there were even reports of locals helping treat migrants in their own homes

30 Aug, 2019 @ 12:38

Lead

Ryanair cancels Spain flights in preparation for September cabin crew strikes

The airline has revealed six flights on Sunday September 1 , and eight flights on Monday September 2 have been cancelled

29 Aug, 2019 @ 16:37

Lead·Travel News

Police catch drunk dad driving three times over limit with drunk wife and child, 3, with no seat belt in Spain’s Marbella

Meanwhile the youngest child, aged three was travelling in between the two front seats without a seatbelt

29 Aug, 2019 @ 16:02

Lead·Malaga

‘SHAME ON YOU’: Plan to protect donkeys and ban larger riders REJECTED by politicians in Spain’s Mijas

“Shame on you all, you are the ones that should have ended this overnight"

29 Aug, 2019 @ 12:50

Environment·Lead·Malaga

British woman drowns after falling from a yacht in Spain’s Balearics

She had been reportedly sailing with her 54-year-old husband before her death

28 Aug, 2019 @ 16:21

Lead

British gang among 85 arrests for ‘explosives and murder’ in HUGE drugs bust that seized AK-47, five tonnes of hash and 49 vehicles in Spain’s Andalucia

The gang of four Brits operated from a house in Istan and are believed to have trafficked hash to the UK

28 Aug, 2019 @ 13:59

Crime & Law·Lead

Meet the pro-Brexit British expats in Spain who are willing to see a no-deal UK divorce

They would all fly back to vote Leave again

28 Aug, 2019 @ 13:55

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·Politics

Boris Johnson labelled ‘tin-pot dictator’ after asking Queen to suspend Parliament – limiting time to block no-deal Brexit

If the Prime Minister gets his way Parliament will lose a number of sitting days ahead of UK's scheduled departure from the EU on October

28 Aug, 2019 @ 13:09

Lead·Politics

Woman, 69, drowns at Benalmadena beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol

This incident is the second drowning to occur on Las Gaviotas beach this summer

27 Aug, 2019 @ 18:25

Lead

Third elderly victim confirmed dead in Spain’s largest ever listeria outbreak as 200 still infected in total

Listeriosis is a bacterial infection that can cause sepsis, meningitis and encephalitis and can be fatal

27 Aug, 2019 @ 18:00

Lead

Three more children develop ‘werewolf syndrome’ after taking contaminated medication from Spain’s Costa del Sol

Officials believe the contamination could have affected up to 30 Andalucian pharmacies and more than 50 batches of the drug

27 Aug, 2019 @ 14:04

Health·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Police arrest 73 ravers at illegal party in Spain’s Ibiza as revellers hit officers with iron bars and rocks

Meanwhile a Spanish woman, 27, and Italian man, 30, were both hospitalised with broken bones

27 Aug, 2019 @ 12:59

Crime & Law·Lead

How Olive Oil Improves Memory and Work of Brain

Many people believe, even without knowing about the scientific evidence that backs up their judgements, that some foods are healthier for them than the others.

27 Aug, 2019 @ 12:41

Food & Drink·Health

Rosalia becomes first Spanish artist to win MTV Music Award for her song Con Altura

Other winners included US star Taylor Swift, who bagged Video of the Year for her tune You Need to Calm Down

27 Aug, 2019 @ 11:29

Entertainment·Lead

TRASH: Binmen suspended after tossing rubbish bags into riverbed on Spain’s Costa del Sol

The 90-second clip, which has since gone viral on social media, was filmed on Calle Bronze

27 Aug, 2019 @ 11:21

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

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Fake food poisoning claims by British holidaymakers in Spain down to ‘zero’ in 2019 after fraudsters fined up to €15,000 by UK courts

Flog It! presenter Mark Stacey to value Costa Blanca antiques and artifacts at exclusive charity event on September 14

Bill Anderson explores the meaning behind the catchphrase common among voters in Mijas

Liverpool FC target among 51 ‘POISONED’ by Salmonella at sushi restaurant in Spain

OPINION: Unmaintained pool pumps are an ‘accident waiting to happen’

Bartolome ‘Bermejo’ de Cardenas – Spain’s 15th century Gothic artist who almost nobody has heard of

Everyone loves a good party, but when the flaming arrows come out, maybe it’s time to leave writes Giles Brown

Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament is sure to anger Remainers in Mallorca, writes Amanda Butler

Rental website that scammed British holidaymakers out of thousands FINALLY closed down following Olive Press exposes

British mum arrested after ‘abandoning baby in street’ following drunken row with partner in Spain holiday hotspot

Outlaw biker connected to a string of shootings captured on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Over 150 African immigrants scale two HUGE fences to enter Spain’s Ceuta in largest crossing for a year

Ryanair cancels Spain flights in preparation for September cabin crew strikes

Police catch drunk dad driving three times over limit with drunk wife and child, 3, with no seat belt in Spain’s Marbella

‘SHAME ON YOU’: Plan to protect donkeys and ban larger riders REJECTED by politicians in Spain’s Mijas

British woman drowns after falling from a yacht in Spain’s Balearics

British gang among 85 arrests for ‘explosives and murder’ in HUGE drugs bust that seized AK-47, five tonnes of hash and 49 vehicles in Spain’s Andalucia

Meet the pro-Brexit British expats in Spain who are willing to see a no-deal UK divorce

Boris Johnson labelled ‘tin-pot dictator’ after asking Queen to suspend Parliament – limiting time to block no-deal Brexit

Woman, 69, drowns at Benalmadena beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Third elderly victim confirmed dead in Spain’s largest ever listeria outbreak as 200 still infected in total

Three more children develop ‘werewolf syndrome’ after taking contaminated medication from Spain’s Costa del Sol

Police arrest 73 ravers at illegal party in Spain’s Ibiza as revellers hit officers with iron bars and rocks

How Olive Oil Improves Memory and Work of Brain

Rosalia becomes first Spanish artist to win MTV Music Award for her song Con Altura

TRASH: Binmen suspended after tossing rubbish bags into riverbed on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Two ‘potentially dangerous’ dogs are rescued roaming Costa del Sol motorway as the council hunts owner who abandoned them

Tragedy as ‘British’ boy, 4, dies after falling into water tank while on holiday with his family in Granada

How Freud helped Dali turn dreams and fears into unforgettable art

Spain’s foreign minister accuses PP of trying to ‘sabotage’ Gibraltar treaty and ‘wellbeing of 300,000 Spaniards’

El Corte Ingles unveils six floors of premium brands in Fuengirola ahead of Christmas shopping

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