Andalucia
Back to the Roaring 20s!
There were Scandi-style celebrations as The View Marbella and Los Naranjos Golf Club organised a tournament and a 20s themed party to celebrate the return of the Scandinavian residents after the summer. Every October thousands of Scandinavian residents return to the Costa del Sol, after spending…
More rain on the way as “Zombie” storm approaches
Storm battered Marbella is bracing itself for more rain on Sunday. After the chaos of Tuesday's downpour that brought widespread flooding and damage to the town, Spanish Metrological Office AEMET issued a yellow warning for storms tomorrow from 7am-8pm. The heavy rain is a result of Hurricane Leslie crossing the Atlantic Ocean heading toward Portugal and Spain. Forecasters saying the "Zombie"…
BREAKING NEWS: Double bomb blasts in drug feud
Marbella was rocked by two explosions last night as a fatal drug gang war re-ignited. Sources say the target was an alleged informant on the summers killings of "El Maradona" . More to follow....
BREAKING NEWS. Marbella placed on RED alert as storms continue
Marbella has been placed on Red Alert for extreme rainfall Spanish Metrological Agency AEMET issued the warning of extreme weather until 9am, with between 50 and 150 mm of rain expected. Inland Alhaurin El Grande was hit by floods as 120 mm of rain fell in two hours. Under a Red alert, schools and colleges are closed, and all but vital travel is discouraged.
Rains bring chaos to Marbella. Again
Only last week Marbella mayor Angeles Muñoz was laying the first stone for yet another luxury hotel planned for the town and boasting about how Marbella was the ultimate luxury destination. Yet less than five days later, October's heavy rains left the Marbella looking more Third World than Five Star, with tunnels flooded, streets turned into rivers and the A 7 blocked as cars became stranded in…
Department for Exiting the EU minister meets expat groups in Madrid
Robin Walker, Minister at the Department for Exiting the EU, was in Madrid last week to talk Brexit with Spanish government ministers and members of the business community. He also took part in a roundtable discussion on citizens’ rights with spokespeople from groups representing UK nationals in Spain. Members of Brexpats in Spain, Bremain in Spain, EuroCitizens and ECREU were welcomed to the…
It’s Only Rock’n’Roll…
“Brownstein! It’s Fish. I’m in a jam session in bar in La Campana and have just been playing with Nader and Adam. We’re thinking of putting the band back together! Be up at Nader’s tonight for practice” This was the voice message that greeted me as I blearily flicked on the mobile phone at stupid o’clock one morning. I had been standing in on the Breakfast Show as the regular presenter had been…
Something for the Weekend – Book Review – “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles
Alicia Duggan of The Bookshop reviews "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles Russia 1922. Count Alexander Rostov stands before a Bolshevik tribunal in Moscow charged with being an unrepentant aristocrat. Avoiding the firing squad, however, he is instead declared a “Former Person” and sentenced to a life of house arrest at his current abode, The Metropol, a grand hotel opposite the Kremlin in…
Update: Body is that of kidnap victim
The body dumped close to Algeciras' Punto Europa yesterday was that of the young man kidnapped in Estepona on Tuesday night, police have confirmed. The 29-year-old Spaniard's body was in a wheelbarrow yesterday morning. The victim's wounds indicate that he had been murdered. Sources say that the young man was known to police and had convictions for drug and tobacco smuggling. The victim was…
BREAKING NEWS: Body found after Estepona kidnapping
Police investigating last night’s dramatic kidnapping from a busy restaurant in Estepona last night have found a body. The body of a man was discovered this morning next to the Hospital Puento Europa in Algeciras with first reports of his wounds indicating that he had been murdered. The kidnapping took place as the victim was eating at a Mister Noodles restaurant on Estepona’s Paseo Martimo after…
Warmer autumn expected
Autumn looks set to be warmer than usual, according to forecasts issued by weather agency Aemet. During a recent press conference the agency released data suggesting higher than average temperatures for the next three months – autumn officially started just before 4am on Sunday, September 24. Presenting the data for the summer months, they announced that whilst this summer was hotter and more…
Mystery Blaze strikes popular Marbella Bar
Marbella residents were forced to flee their apartment block in the early hours of this morning, as a fire damaged one of the town's best known bars Emergency Services were alerted at at 6:50 am that the awnings and chairs outside La Librería, close to El Faro, were on fire. Police and Firefighters were quickly on the scene to deal with the blaze, as well as ambulance services. Although there was…
Heat,dust and a hard-won Marbella victory!
Trocadero Marbella Rugby Club recorded a nail baiting 30-24 victory against CD Arquitectura in the first home game of the season. It may have been late September but it felt like high summer as the teams took to the pitch at "Fortress Bahia" and the home spectators were soon looking for whatever shade they could, with the tree lined south banking proving especially popular as well as looking…
BREAKING NEWS: Brit rushed to hospital after stabbing in Banus
The senseless violence that has stained the summer in Marbella continues In the latest incident, a 24-year-old man was stabbed twice in the legs as he left a barbers, believed to be Harrison's, in Puerto Banus on Wednesday at 6pm. Sources say the attacker calmly got into a getaway car and drove off. The victim was rushed to the Hospital Costa del Sol. The motive for the attack is unknown, but…
Something for the Weekend – MTV Gibraltar Calling, Irish Festivals and Rugby!
We may be coming to the end of September, but it still feels like summer and there is plenty going on to keep the vibe going! MTV Gibraltar Calling is well underway and after great sets by Texas and Two Door Cinema Club last night, the Main Stage will host sets by Rag'n'Bone Man (9pm), Rita Ora (10.30pm) and headliner Stormzy brings Grime to Gib at midnight.Meanwhile the Classic Stage sees…
Marbella woman suffers severe burns in domestic violence incident
A 59-year-old Marbella woman suffered burns to 70% of her body after her partner allegedly started a fire in two parts of their house this morning. Firefighters were called to the house around 2 am after reports of a blaze and found the woman with serious burns to her arms and torso. She was taken to the Costa del Sol Hospital and later transferred by helicopter to the Virgen del Rocío Hospital…
Be Lagom aims to break new ground
International promoter Altur Homes today launched Be Lagom, one of the most exclusive and groundbreaking promotions on the Costa del Sol. CEO Javier Hernandez, Chief Operations Officer Marina Romero and Benahavis Mayor Jose Antonio Mena held a press conference to explain the unique project Set in a singularly beautiful location with spectacular views over the Mediterranean, Be Lagom will…
Marbella bank heist the latest in a summer of crime
The summer criminal madness continues Three armed men robbed Bankinter on Avda. Ricardo Soriano in the centre of Marbella. fleeing with around €200,000 yesterday morning. Police confirmed that the incident took place just after 8am. It is believed the robbers managed to grab the cash by making a hole in the manager’s office. Bank workers say the men were armed but no one was hurt during the…
Triple A Fundraiser set for La Sala
La Sala Banus will be the venue for a fabulous evening of fundraising for Marbella's non-profit animal shelter Triple A. The evening event takes place on Wednesday September 26 at the Live Lounge at La Sala Banus, with entertainment by local favourite Peet Rothwell and a special guest appearance by British bodybuilder and six times Mr Olympia Dorian Yates, a committed ambassador for the cause.…
Something for the Weekend? – Book Review “A Holiday to Die For” By Marion Leigh
Alicia Duggan of The Bookshop reviews A Holiday to Die For by Marion Leigh Petra Minx is back. This time the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Marine Unit sergeant is on the holiday of a lifetime in South Africa with her Italian friend, Interpol officer Carlo. They are there to attend Carlo’s cousin’s wedding and to take in a safari in the world famous Erosha National Park. However, her suspicions…