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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

29 Oct, 2019 @ 16:09

Lead·National News·Politics

“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."

27 Oct, 2019 @ 14:00

Police arrest Spanish ‘gang’ after British CEOs hacked in €10 million email scam

The scam affected firms from 12 countries, including Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Chile, Belgium, Venezuela, Bulgaria, Norway and the US

22 Oct, 2019 @ 10:55

Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla

PICTURED: The British teen exchange student who fell seven floors to his death in Spain’s Andalucia

His tragic death came just two days into a week-long trip with other students and is still being investigated

22 Oct, 2019 @ 09:45

Cordoba·Lead

NEVER GONNA GIVE EU UP: Spain political group ‘wants UK back in EU’ even if Brexit happens on October 31

“We think Boris Johnson’s deal is a terrible deal and hope for a second referendum"

21 Oct, 2019 @ 11:07

Cadiz·Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Teenage British exchange student falls to death from bedroom window in Spain’s Andalucia

It was reported that those who witnessed the shocking fall were ‘very affected’ by what happened

20 Oct, 2019 @ 19:46

Cordoba·Lead

Thousands of British expats and Spaniards join forces for anti-Brexit protest on Spain-Gibraltar border

“Brexit, it affects Spanish people as much as British people, I just think it's really sad”

19 Oct, 2019 @ 23:22

Cadiz·Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

IN PICTURES: Aftermath of huge fire that ripped through hills of Spain’s Costa del Sol

As many as 90 firefighters had been called into extinguish the inferno, while up to 40 people are believed to have been evacuated

19 Oct, 2019 @ 18:31

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Watch_ Local Mayors Protest Feature Image From La Verdad

WATCH: British expats and Spaniards protest after 3 million fish found dead in Spain’s Mar Menor catastrophe

Local fishermen also wore black, in memory of the fish that perished in the shallow waters

18 Oct, 2019 @ 16:26

Environment·Lead

‘Beautiful and caring’ British mum dies on family holiday in Spain

Megan reportedly woke up the next day, but was then later found lifeless by her dad

18 Oct, 2019 @ 13:08

Lead

‘SO RELIEVED’: Friends reunited with British dad who went missing on holiday in Spain’s Malaga

The retired former Head of E-learning at Greenwich University has been walking the route for 15 years

18 Oct, 2019 @ 09:49

Lead·Malaga

MISSING: British dad on holiday in Spain’s Malaga disappears on walk with friends

The Guardia Civil are assisting search efforts

17 Oct, 2019 @ 21:11

Lead·Malaga

CASTING CALL: Hit Channel 4 show Sun, Sea and Selling Houses needs British expats on Spain’s Costa Blanca and in Andalucia for new series

“Whether their budget is €50,000 or €5 million, or the house is a holiday home or a permanent one, we would love to hear from

16 Oct, 2019 @ 19:19

Almeria·Costa Blanca·Entertainment·Lead

With 16 days until Brexit these are the events Brits on Spain’s Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and in Madrid need in their diaries

AS the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to drum up support for his Brexit deal this week, organisations in Spain have prepared a number

15 Oct, 2019 @ 13:51

Lead

Drunk British mum ‘high on cannabis’ arrested after screaming ‘you can’t f*****g stop me’ on Birthday flight to Spain

She was dragged off the plane by Portuguese police, before being summoned to court in the UK

14 Oct, 2019 @ 08:24

Crime & Law·Lead

THOMAS COOK: Refunds now open for Brits who booked holidays to Spain before travel giant went bust

Refunds are to be repaid within 60 days on the submission of a valid completed claim form

7 Oct, 2019 @ 09:57

Lead·National News·Travel News

Thomas Cook bosses face FURIOUS demands to give back £50 million bonuses after firm’s collapse sees thousands of Brits stranded in Spain

The firm’s most recent CEO, Peter Fankhauser - who apologised for its collapse on Monday - raked in £8.3m during his time in the top

24 Sep, 2019 @ 10:42

Lead·National News·Travel News

As World Tourism Day approaches we explore why Spain brings in the most foreign cash, despite a lower footfall than France

The WTO has said many visitors are now choosing Spain for its sports and gastronomic offerings, particularly in the Basque region

22 Sep, 2019 @ 09:01

Lead·National News·Travel News

WATCH: Bizarre video shows ‘drunk’ woman carted around on mobility scooter in Spain’s Benidorm

Onlookers clap, while others cheer and laugh as the woman rocks from side to side with her head back

17 Sep, 2019 @ 10:21

Costa Blanca·Lead

WATCH: Latest Gibraltar National Day coverage HERE as revellers party on Rock’s ‘biggest day’

Music booms at Casemates Square as performers entertain the crowd

10 Sep, 2019 @ 14:02

Gibraltar·Lead

Cyclists are breaking rules and endangering public on Spain’s Costa Blanca, say British expats

‘An unpopular measure as people use the promenade for mobility and not as a race path’

4 Sep, 2019 @ 12:24

Costa Blanca·Lead

Retired British expats in Spain could suffer freeze in pensions under no-deal Brexit

“We will be fully ready for Brexit, and are leaving in a way that protects the interests of citizens here and in EU member states”

4 Sep, 2019 @ 09:37

Lead·Politics

Jail for British gangster traced to Spain and nabbed while waiting for wife at airport

Detectives had linked Lindsay to a gang who have been jailed for a total of 87 years after an investigation into violence, drugs and firearms

3 Sep, 2019 @ 10:17

Crime & Law·Lead

British fugitive ‘warehouse robber’ arrested at Spain’s Alicante Airport after trying to evade customs officers

All four arrests happened in the last 10 days in a crackdown on international crime

2 Sep, 2019 @ 17:19

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

British lad left battling for his life in coma following brutal one punch attack on Spain’s White Isle

Gavin Robertson suffered a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain after the unprovoked attack

2 Sep, 2019 @ 10:51

Crime & Law·Lead

British teen expat stabs parents and throws himself into ravine at popular holiday spot in Spain

Officers continue to search for a motive behind the attack

30 Aug, 2019 @ 15:50

Crime & Law·Lead

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