An Open Letter to the new Mayors of the Costa del Sol
The new Mayor will soon take office in Estepona and, if his pre-election promises are to be believed, bring about the “change we need”.
No benefit for Costa holiday cheats
Couple who splashed 160,000 euros of taxpayers money on funding a lavish lifestyle that included holidays in Marbella have been jailed
To vote, or not to vote…
It's the municipal elections in Spain today. Our blogger Charlotte Hanson is off to cast her vote at the polling station. Are you?
It could be him!
In a continuation of our ‘Beat the Cheats’ campaign, James Bryce investigates the thousands of ‘dancing expat’ claimants who are committing benefit fraud in Spain
An honest bit of Friar Tucker in Spain
The Robin Hood Inn, in Benamara, has undergone a complete refurbishment to be ready for the summer season 2011
One Night in Marbella
Former M People singer Heather Small is performing exclusive concert at restaurant Polo House
Abroad fraud plea to Spain
Campaigners have slammed the UK benefit system, which is allowing expats to defraud around 70million euros a year from government coffers
Spanish lawyer bailed over fraud of dozens of British clients
EXCLUSIVE Jose Luis Garcia Maseda (right, with alleged victim Colin Penfold) allegedly took 1.8million euros from at least 45 clients. By Jon Clarke in Torremolinos
Spanish lawyer faces court over expats’ missing millions
Jose Luis Garcia Maseda is to be grilled today over the alleged 20 million euro fraud of up to 200 British expats in Spain. EXCLUSIVE
A date with George Benson
The multi-Grammy award winner will perform in Marbella
Fugitive benefit cheat at large on the Costa del Sol
EXCLUSIVE: International warrant is out for fraudster living in Mijas. By James Bryce
Spanish airports traffic 10 per cent up for Easter
An estimated 8.5 million passengers will pass through Spanish airports this week while 14 million cars will be on the roads
Pensioner leaves fortune to town hall in Andalucia
The only condition: The town hall must use the money ‘for the good of others’
A sure bet?
Bartie laments the plans in place for a huge Costa del Sol gambling strip
The power of flamenco
Flamenco hammered itself into Charlotte's heart and soul in one evening
Viva Las Vegas in Spain
15 billion euro gambling centre scheduled for Costa del Sol
Black is back
Charlotte Hanson explains her view on the black economy and why labour reforms have to be made if the Costa del Sol is to drag
Property market rises… but not on the Costa del Sol
Spanish home market is at last showing good signs of recovery
Skiing in Andalucia
The Sierra Nevada offers expats on the Costa del Sol a great alternative to expensive skiing holidays in colder climes!
British man shot in Spain
The man was shot outside his home in Benalmadena in an apparent case of mistaken identity
Gang shooting on Spain’s Costa del Crime
Gangland hit on British expat is a case of 'mistaken identity'
Lawrence Cavendish: From riches to rags
How a British lottery winner had, and lost, it all
Ronda – San Pedro: A road to ruin
IU party put in an official objection as residents have just one week left to voice their opposition to plans for a controversial motorway linking
The changing face of the Costa del Sol
Charlotte Hanson delves beneath the surface of life on the sunny coast
Plans for Ronda – Costa del Sol motorway on display
The plans for the proposed motorway linking Ronda with the Costa del Sol have now gone on display
Blessings for Man’s Best Friend
Join the celebration of the Fiesta of San Antón, the Patron Saint of Domestic Animals, by taking part in ADANA annual Día de las Mascotas
