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Horror plane crash on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Man, 40, is killed after becoming trapped in aircraft

A 40-YEAR-OLD man has died after the light aircraft he was travelling in crashed in Velez-Malaga. The incident occurred just before 12.30pm on Saturday, according

14 Dec, 2024 @ 16:45

Lead·Malaga

Animal shelter popular with British expats is ordered to close ‘for making too much noise’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN animal shelter on Spain’s Costa del Sol has been forced to close for ‘making too much noise’. It comes after neighbours complained about the

9 Dec, 2023 @ 10:20

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Photo By Policia Nacional Seized Stuff Velez Malaga Hammer Story

Two brothers imprisoned for hitting a man on the head with a hammer after stealing his car in Malaga

TWO brothers have been sent to prison for allegedly hitting a man on the head with a hammer in a car park in Velez-Malaga. The

8 May, 2023 @ 17:15

Crime & Law·Malaga·Other News

Deranged caretaker violently shook, stuffed rags over woman’s face in shocking case of elder abuse

A deranged caretaker has been caught on a secret camera violently shaking and suffocating an elderly handicapped woman. National Police officers arrested the suspect in

27 Jan, 2023 @ 18:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·National News

Spain’s Almayate brings back its traditional living nativity scene—one of the most important in Malaga province

FOLLOWING a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, the residents of Almayate, in Velez-Malaga, are preparing to bring back the popular celebration of their

31 Dec, 2022 @ 10:45

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Beach tragedy as 72-year-old woman drowns in Spain’s Velez-Malaga

A 72-year-old woman has tragically drowned whilst bathing in the sea off the beach of Almayate, located in the municipality of Velez-Malaga. According to the

24 Nov, 2022 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Other News

‘They were nasty’: Cyclists attacked by snarling pair of dogs in Malaga

A routine bicycle ride with friends took a nasty turn when two snarling dogs emerged out of nowhere. Two cyclists were left licking their wounds

23 Nov, 2022 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga·National News

:100 strong rock band to give outdoor concert in Spain’s Velez-Malaga

Axarkia Rockin’:100 strong rock band to give concert in Spain’s Velez-Malaga

A Rockin’ Night in Velez-Malaga, with Axarkia Rocking will take place next Saturday, November 19, with a 100 strong rock band. 100% of the proceeds

14 Nov, 2022 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Guardia Civil bust two homes in Spain’s Malaga province where gang grew weed and sent it to central Europe

POLICE have arrested four people who grew cannabis at two homes in the Malaga province and sold it to central European countries. The Guardia Civil

28 Oct, 2022 @ 08:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Discover three of the best virgin beaches on Spain’s Costa del Sol

MALAGA features several incredible unspoilt shores perfect for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of crowded, tourist hotspots. If you’re looking to unwind

3 Aug, 2022 @ 08:00

Olive Press Travel

Violent conman ex-boxer arrested for killing pensioner in Spain’s Andalucia

A VIOLENT conman has been arrested in Velez-Malaga over the death of an elderly man during a botched home invasion. A police investigation began after

22 May, 2020 @ 11:47

Crime & Law·Lead

Cuatro Plazas De Policia Local En El Ayuntamiento De Velez Malaga

Malaga man high on drugs fights with police and attempts to steal their car in Spain’s Andalucia

A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Velez-Malaga has been arrested for a violent scuffle with Policia Local officers. The incident occurred at around midnight yesterday on Avenida

25 Apr, 2020 @ 10:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

COVID-19: Beaches and restaurants close along Spain’s Costa del Sol over coronavirus fears

THE beaches of Torrox, Nerja and Velez-Malaga have been closed in a bid to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. The red flag has been raised

14 Mar, 2020 @ 11:30

Health·Lead·Malaga

Secret underground bunker stashed with ‘weapons of war’ found by police near Spain’s Costa del Sol

A SECRET bunker stashed full of weapons has been uncovered by police in Malaga. Guardia Civil from Velez Malaga discovered the haul in Periana, just

9 Jan, 2020 @ 11:38

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Police arrest 15 in prostitution and trafficking raids across Axarquia

Police received a tip off that women from the former Soviet republic were forced into prostitution

18 Dec, 2019 @ 14:37

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Foul smell emanating from home on Spain’s Costa del Sol revealed to be rotting corpse of neighbour who died 10 days earlier

THE body of a man has been found rotting in his home after passing away more than a week ago. The 60-year-old resident, known only

23 Oct, 2019 @ 07:45

Lead·Malaga

WATCH: HUGE jellyfish wash up on beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Briton Mattie Barnett spotted the floating creatures while walking on Caleta de la Velez beach in Velez-Malaga

13 May, 2019 @ 15:09

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Pensioner, 75, dies after overturning car on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A 75-YEAR-OLD man has died this morning after overturning his car on the Costa del Sol. The unnamed man was driving on the A-7 in

7 Apr, 2019 @ 12:39

Lead·Malaga

NETFLIX film at 8 Costa del Sol locations for new series Toy Boy about stripper framed for murder

Toy Boy is a story of passion, mystery and murder, where a handsome young man must prove his innocence

12 Nov, 2018 @ 12:53

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·National News

Woman dies after being swept away by stream following heavy rainfall in Malaga

A WOMAN has died while trying to cross a stream with her husband following heavy rainfall in Malaga. The unidentified woman, believed to be around

30 Oct, 2018 @ 22:56

Lead·Malaga

‘WE’VE LOST ALL HOPE’: Mum of young Malaga fisherman’s heartbreak after son disappeared at sea two days ago

The young diver had left Spain for Bristol in the UK last year to work in the hospitality industry and improve his command of English

25 Jul, 2018 @ 12:19

Cadiz·Lead·Malaga

Corruption and bad planning has seen almost €100 billion wasted on ‘unnecessary’ infrastructure projects in Spain

Unused airports, vanity museums, defunct desalination plants and deserted toll roads are just some of the wasteful projects undertaken

22 Jun, 2018 @ 13:23

Business & Finance·Lead

Over 15 TONNES of jellyfish cleared up from Costa del Sol beaches

Around 150 people have been stung over the past week along the coast, in what has been considered one of the worst invasions since 2012.

22 Jun, 2018 @ 12:26

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Woman dies and another injured after car falls down a cliff in Andalucia

The two women were found trapped inside the car after it swerved off a lane

11 May, 2018 @ 17:47

Lead·Malaga·Other News

All you need to know about Spain’s ‘killer caterpillars’ which arrive on the Costa del Sol from next week

A LETHAL caterpillar capable of killing pets and injuring children will be back on the streets from next month. The Pine Processionary Caterpillar can pose

23 Jan, 2018 @ 10:53

Environment·Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: British expats to lose thousands of euros following surprise road works in Costa del Sol hotspot

A BRITISH expat is set to lose thousands of euros in business after his town hall began digging up the road outside his business without

18 Jan, 2018 @ 12:27

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·National News·Politics