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CUT AND BLOW-DRY CASE? Popular Low Cost hairdressers accused of defrauding taxpayer of millions in Spain’s Andalucia

THE bosses of Low Cost hairdressers are being probed for allegedly defrauding the taxpayer out of millions of euros. A judge in Sevilla has ordered

3 Dec, 2018 @ 18:01

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Sevilla

Rise of the right in Spain’s Andalucia could make life for British expats more difficult, expert warns

THE rise of the right in Spain could spell trouble for British expats, an expert has warned. Former minister of Europe Denis MacShane has sounded

3 Dec, 2018 @ 16:16

Lead·Politics

British mum to leave UK in search of love and new family on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THIS is Buu, the UK-based gorilla set to travel 2,300km in a bid to start a new family in Spain. The female, 20, will leave

3 Dec, 2018 @ 12:49

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Brit suspected of gunning down victim in double murder released on bail after Spain arrest

Shaw was gunned down in Tile Hill on 25 March, while Robbins has never been found and is presumed dead

3 Dec, 2018 @ 12:29

Crime & Law·Lead

MISSING: Search underway for British expat who VANISHED from outside bar in Spain

A SEARCH is underway for a British expat who disappeared from outside a bar in Spain at the weekend. Amy Gerard, 28, vanished from Irish

3 Dec, 2018 @ 11:44

Lead·National News

GOING OFF: Spanish activists blast British government for docking nuclear submarine in Gibraltar and ‘putting Andalucia at risk of disaster’

SPANISH activists have demanded the UK government stop docking nuclear submarines in Gibraltar. Ecologistas en Accion blasted the British Navy following the arrival of the

3 Dec, 2018 @ 11:31

Lead·Politics

WATCH: Do you recognise these burglars breaking into homes on Spain’s Costa del Sol?

https://www.facebook.com/taz675/videos/pcb.10156081843825172/10156081841820172/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 THIS is the moment two burglars were caught breaking into a home on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The CCTV footage, shared on social media,

3 Dec, 2018 @ 11:07

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

How a Welsh expat made her dreams of owning a Costa del Sol estate agency come true

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Welsh agent Zoe Males, of Olvera Properties, since arriving in Andalucia in 2003

2 Dec, 2018 @ 18:58

Lead·Property

Scientists in Spain develop new pioneering VACCINE against deathly Zika virus

The virus can cause serious neurological conditions like microcephaly, where a baby’s head develops abnormally

2 Dec, 2018 @ 17:10

Health·Lead

Workers in Spain and UK take most annual holidays in world finds new poll

Over half of Brits took 21 to 30 days annual leave this year

2 Dec, 2018 @ 14:30

Business & Finance·Lead

More than 50% in Spain fear climate change is ‘threatening’ survival of human race

Some 64% believe it is already negatively affecting their health

2 Dec, 2018 @ 12:15

Environment·Lead

Spanish cave art reveals humans used stars to tell time 40,000 years ago

Humans measured time by watching how stars change position in the night sky, using them to mark events such as comet attacks

2 Dec, 2018 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead

Chinese President Xi secures jamon deal with Spain amid trade war with Donald Trump

The Chinese president described his country as being at a 'crossroads' in their economy, as he vowed to increase imports of jamon, something considered a

1 Dec, 2018 @ 18:00

Business & Finance·Celebrity·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

Game of Thrones company shoot new 10-part Netflix series on Costa del Sol

Based on the supernatural manga comics Warrior Nun Areala by Ben Dunn, the show’s plot scenarios will also be set in Andalucia

1 Dec, 2018 @ 15:30

Almeria·Celebrity·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Mother arrested after 18-month-old baby found dead in apartment in Malaga

It is believed the baby had been dead for days

1 Dec, 2018 @ 12:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Surgeon in Spain performs pioneering 10-year sex change surgery in 17 HOURS

The pioneering 17-hour op involved constructing a penis (phalloplasty) and removing the patient’s internal female organs and breasts

1 Dec, 2018 @ 12:28

Health·Lead·Malaga·National News

How an FX trader can solve your Brexit currency exchange woes in Spain

FX trader Mark Rickard looks at the ways to avoid Theresa May 'messing up' your Christmas - and not missing crucial stage payments

1 Dec, 2018 @ 11:53

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Michelin star chef Albert Adria opens first restaurant outside Spain with Cakes and Bubbles in London

The champers and sweet treats restaurant is open for business ahead of the festive season

1 Dec, 2018 @ 10:00

Celebrity·Entertainment·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·Travel News

Leading Spanish architects scoop top Brit award

The OP delves into their portfolio of projects, completed or underway, to bring you the highlights of Spain

30 Nov, 2018 @ 18:39

Lead·Property

International hit man group responsible for THREE murders and a chiringuito fire busted on Costa del Sol

The criminal organisation is responsible for numerous murders that have ravaged the coast this summer

30 Nov, 2018 @ 17:02

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Everything you need to know about Malaga’s Christmas lights switch-on tonight

In Calle Larios, 10,000 light bars will be given out to the public, that will interact with the music played

30 Nov, 2018 @ 15:52

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Why was Winnie the Pooh banned in Spain ahead of Chinese president’s state visit this week?

Police stopped a man dressed as the lovable children’s book character from appearing in front of Xi's motorcade as he went to receive the keys

30 Nov, 2018 @ 11:47

Business & Finance·Celebrity·Entertainment·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Other News·Politics

Police bust Benidorm sex club after Polish gang stole thousands by adding zeros to customer’s bills

Three Polish women aged 22, 23 and 27 were among those arrested at the club frequented by Brits

29 Nov, 2018 @ 19:03

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Historians have finally ‘discovered’ enchanted Lost City of Atlantis in southern Spain

A NEW documentary has claimed the Lost City of Atlantis was in fact off the coast of Andalucia. Atlantica, produced by Michael Donnellan, claims ancient

29 Nov, 2018 @ 17:28

Cadiz·La Cultura·Lead