Appeal for missing man in Spain
Edward Cook from Merseyside has been missing since April, and may be in Marbella
Christmas for smokers
Speculation is growing that the new Spanish leader Mariano Rajoy – well known for his love of cigars – might reverse the recent smoking ban. When
Grim discovery
Dog walkers in Ibiza have found a chopped up human body in a rubbish bag. The victim is yet to be identified but local Guardia
Jamon threat
A female Alicante taxi driver has been kidnapped and forced to drive for 200km by two passengers armed with a jamon serrano knife, an axe and a harpoon.
Twinkle toes
THE Russian National Ballet will be performing the Christmas classic The Nutcracker at the Cervantes Theatre in Malaga on December 22 and 30.
A live nativity
THE traditional nativity is being brought to life in the villages of Jimera de Libar and El Gastor. Locals in both villages are taking on
Chilling words
Irritating, irascible, old and after your daughters... but Maximilian Bartie is never short of a few things to say, and has done so every fortnight
Rock renewal in Gibraltar
The iconic Rock Hotel is getting an exciting new upgrade
Spain not cool? Who are you trying to kid?
As British youth turns its back on Spain, the Olive Press gives the tourist board some suggestions on how to win them back again...
Brutal attack on British pensioner in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Two court cases find neighbour guilty of assault and death threats, yet he is still living next door
Brollied
Granada FC have been fined 6,000 euros after a linesman was hit in the face with an umbrella during their home match against Mallorca. It
In Boca: Brasserie Banus
The Olive Press sent former Egon Ronay inspector and local restaurateur Garry Waite to run a rule over the most exciting new opening of 2011
Busted
Europe’s biggest hashish trafficker, Anselmo Sevillano Amaya, has been arrested in the Estepona villa where he had been hiding with his wife and small son.
Police – and weather – cuts crime in southern Spain
The town hall has stepped up night-time police patrols in Benalmadena
Vodafone dongle disaster
Carol Nichols, 70, has been paying for an internet connection she has never had
The hunt for liquid gold in Spain
As the olive picking season gets in full swing and three Andalucian olive oil producers are installed in the world’s best, Wendy Williams takes a
Flamenco filly Nancy strips off
The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant is understood to have struck a 290,000 euro deal with Playboy
Fuel for thought for Brits in Spain
There have been calls for the allowance to be scrapped for those living in traditionally warmer climes
Convicted
The four ETA members whom a judge called ‘bastards’ have been convicted and sentenced to 50 to 60 years for the murder of a councillor.
Mijas poop scoop patrol gets wind in sails
Plainclothes police in Mijas caught 10 dog owners not clearing up after their pets in just two days
Andalucia – the only place to ski in Europe this weekend!
Heavy snow has fallen in the Sierra Nevada today so dust off those skis, folks
Don’t hook a big ’un in Andalucia!
Junta set to prosecute anyone caught trying to reel in invasive catfish that threatens area
How bazaar!
THERE is certainly no shortage of Christmas markets going on this festive period. These include the Volubilis Street Market in Marbella on December 3, La Hacienda
Artful dodger in murder charge in Spain
A prison art teacher has become embroiled in a double shooting
Smoked out in Marbella
EXCLUSIVE: Family wakes up to fumes - but no alarm - in brand new Marbella hotel
Music for the season
The Camerata Singers of Sotogrande will be giving two performances in the run-up to Christmas. The choir will sing Handel’s Messiah, at the Ntra. Sra. de