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The arrival of the summer visitors is a much needed boost

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SUMMER TOURISTS BRING WELCOME RELIEF

Sally Bengtsson / 2010-07-31 13:20:49

Tourism on the Costa del Sol is up.  As July ended it became clear that hotel occupancy  was 5% higher than at the same time last year, and it looks as if August will follow suit too.  ...

It's no longer just the immigrants who are suffering

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MAKING ENDS MEET

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-31 13:14:49

As they continue to flow in from Northern Africa, it is not only the ever increasing number of immigrants and their families who are going through a hard time, figures now show that many local residen...

The gate and wall in front of Aguamarina was illegally erected by the Urb Bellavista 1

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COASTLINE ILLEGALLY BLOCKED TO PUBLIC

Sally Bengtsson / 2010-07-31 12:53:40

The  Spanish  law  protects the  country's  coastline. And we have all heard about the Costas law not permit- ting  buildings  to  be  built less than 106 ...

The first stage of the plan was unveiled by Mayor Rogelio Rodríguez Comendador Luis on Thursday

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MESON GITANO TO BE REOPENED

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-25 09:59:21

Almería City Council has long proposed that the historical centre of the city around its flagship monument, La Alcazaba, is restored as an attraction in its own right, providing the area with t...

Public sector workers are becoming increasingly disillusioned

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SPAIN’S BACKBONE BEGINS TO CRACK

Sally Bengtsson / 2010-07-25 09:55:30

The absence of twenty-eight air traffic controllers from their posts in Barcelona caused considerable delays to flights in and out of airports in Alicante, Valencia, Malaga and the Balearic Islands la...

Sport » Soccer » Tony's Soccer School

TONY'S SOCCER SCHOOL - WORLD CUP TROPHY HOLDERS

Contributor / 2010-07-31 13:51:33

The camp this week, enjoyed another full house, of 30 children,

This week see Tony's Soccer School, join in the Spanish World Cup winning celebrations, which is currently sweeping the country here in Spain. The packed Orihuela Costa Soccer School enjoyed a break...

Sport » Soccer » Sheffield United Soccer School

SHEFFIELD UNITED WIN PILAR TROPHY

Contributor / 2010-07-31 13:47:25

The SUFC side, Real Cracks, proved to be worthy winners and champions by a 6-1 margin.

As part of the ´Festival of Youth’ month in Pilar de la Horadada, a five-a-side football tournament has been running during the month of July. Teams from all over the region, as well as ...

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BURKA BAN MAYOR CLOSES 'TOO POPULAR' MOSQUE

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-31 11:31:04

Abdelwahab Houzi with mayor Angel Ros

A former garage that was more used to servicing trucks, but was converted in to a mosque has been shut down. Locals reported that it was often filled with crowds exceeding a thousand people, which the...

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A QUARTER OF DOCTORS SUFFER VIOLENCE

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 15:51:53

“Many doctors consider abuse as commonplace” said Luque Sanchez

Almost one in every four doctors practicing in Andalucia has been subjected to personal abuse or physical violence whilst treating a patient. The results were made public in a survey carried out by th...

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GIANT RATS IN VALENCIA

Contributor / 2010-07-30 15:48:05

It would appear that an invasion of giant rats has taken over

According to reports, it would appear that an invasion of giant rats has taken over the Benicalap area of Valencia that has resulted in many people calling on the Town Hall to intervene. Technicians...

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TOP HORSE VET TO HELP COOKIE

Press Release / 2010-07-30 15:44:38

Caption: Cookie with Princess, the two were best friends before Princess sadly died

Cookie, the miniature horse rescued by Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre (EHCRC) after being abandoned to die on wasteground in Benijofar at Easter, is in Barcelona awaiting treatment from Spain’s t...

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GERMAN MOTHER CHARGED FOLLOWING SON'S DEATH

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 15:42:11

The child's body was found near the dam at New Bridge, in Espiel

The judicial authorities have charged a German mother with gross negligence following the death of her five year old child in Espiel (Córdoba) on Friday through multiple organ failure resulting...

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... BUT NOT A DROP TO DRINK

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 14:26:40

It is being recommended that only bottled water be drunk

According to information released by the Provincial Ministry of Health in Andalucia, following analysis carried out in July,  a total of 19 municipalities in the province have declared their wate...

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CANABIS LEGALISED IN SPAIN FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-30 13:06:23

Last Wednesday Spain approved a cannabinoid drug for use in the treatment of multiple sclerosis pending a decision by the Health Ministry regarding pricing and reimbursement approval, which is expecte...

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BODIES LOCATED FLOATING OFF JAVEA

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-30 13:04:49

Last Wednesday Guardia Civil officers were investigating whether two bodies found floating 20 miles from Jávea beach in Valencia were part of a larger group of migrants who had tried to reach S...

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ORIHUELA COSTA BEER ON TAP

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-29 10:52:24

The beer is produced ‘in house’ in three large tubs

The recent opening of ‘de Bassus Bavaria’ in La Zenia has not only brought a comfortable German Beerhouse to the region it has also brought it’s very own brewery where beer is made i...

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DIESEL SPILL FORCES CLOSURE OF ALICANTE BEACH

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-29 10:50:59

The beach was finally reopened to the public on Monday afternoon.

Albufereta Beach was closed On Sunday afternoon after the Red Cross found a large quantity of diesel fuel about 100 metres long and 80 meters out from the coast, forcing the swimmers out of water. T...

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IRISHMAN SHOT DEAD IN BRAWL

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-29 10:19:07

A 40 year old Irishman died on Wednesday after being shot following a pub brawl in Avenida Antonio Machado, Benalmadena according to 112 emergency sources . Emergency Services received the call from ...

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OBAMA FAMILY TO HOLIDAY IN MARBELLA

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-29 10:16:17

The cost of housing the First Lady and her party could raise questions back in the U.S. over the use of taxpayers's money.

Press reports that U.S. president, Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, were to celebrate the President’s 50th birthday in Marbella have proved to be false but F...

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AIR BERLIN – LATEST VICTIM OF MURCIA’S GOVERNMENT POLICIES

Sally Bengtsson / 2010-07-29 10:10:14

Air Berlin has been flying in and out of San Javier airport for six years.

The latest airline to pull our of San Javier Airport is Air Berlin, who announced last Tuesday in a press release that due to the lack of support from the Murcian government, and due to a drop in rese...

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BRIT WOMAN ARRESTED IN BENALMADENA MURDER PROBE

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-28 13:19:51

The body is removed from the house

The National Police have arrested a Sunderland woman on suspicion of the murder of her husband. The man was found dead having suffered a deep stab wound received at his home, in the Altavista complex,...

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FIRST FACE TRANSPLANT APPEARS BEFORE MEDIA

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-26 15:47:11

The operation required 22 hours of surgery

The very first patient to undergo a full face transplant appeared in front of the press on Monday morning where he was keen to show off his new looks. The operation, requiring 22 hours of surgery, to...

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FUN IN THE SUN AT ENTRE NARANJOS

Mark Nolan / 2010-07-25 19:04:39

Rob Bloomer as Just Bono

Three days of fun in the sun may seem like a long time, but for the many people who attended the Entre Naranjos fiesta, it wasn´t long enough. The Mayor of Entre Naranjos, John Reynolds, opened...

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SUMMER 2011 STARTS NOW AT MONARCH AIRLINES!

Press Release / 2010-07-25 18:59:18

Award winning low fares airline Monarch has launched its summer 2011 scheduled programme, enabling

- Low fares flights now available to book for next summer - Award winning low fares airline Monarch has launched its summer 2011 scheduled programme, enabling people to get a head start on their trav...

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MAN CRASHES GYROCOPTER INTO SEA OFF SANTA POLA

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-24 15:54:22

The pilot's body being recovered from the sea

A 60 year old businessman from Murcia has died while piloting a gyrocopter, in a small private helicopter, crashing it into the sea off the coast of Santa Pola (Alicante ), according to Red Cross sour...

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FIGURES SHOW REDUCTION IN ALMERIA CRIME

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-23 14:20:49

Lopez Garcon crime figures

Together with Granada the Province of Almeria has shown the greatest reduction of crime in the whole of Andalucia during the first six months of the year. Data released last week by the Provincial Gov...

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SPAIN RUINS 19 ACRES OF ITS COAST EVERY DAY

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-23 14:01:48

Benidorm

Spain is destroying 7.7 hectares (19 acres) of its coastline every day to accommodate residential, commercial and industrial development, Greenpeace said in a report presented Friday in Madrid. In the...

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RYANAIR WITHDRAW AS MURCIAN GOVERNMENT FAIL TO PROMOTE TOURISM

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-21 13:53:59

Luis Fernandez, marketing chief in Spain of Ryanair

Ryanair announced last Tuesday that seven routes they operate from San Javier airport will be stopped for the time-being. Those routes are to Birmingham, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Leeds, East M...

Sport » Soccer » General

MORE SIGNINGS FOR ALMERIA

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 14:58:01

Kalu Uche of Nigeria impressed in the recent world cup

Almeria is one of the smallest clubs in Spain, but they have a very good trio of African talents, one of whom could become a genuine global superstar. Kalu Uche (Nigeria) was impressive during the rec...

Sport » Golf

LA MANGA TO BID ON 2015 SOLHEIM CUP

Contributor / 2010-07-30 14:52:19

The bid is fully supported by the region of Murcia and Pedro Alberto Cruz, Murcia's Minister of Culture

La Manga Club Resort has announced its intention to bring the 2015 Solheim Cup to Spain for the first time. The resort has until October 29 to submit its full bid, but is hopeful it will be viewed as ...

Sport » Soccer » General

COUNCIL RED CARD FOR ORIHUELA CF

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 14:18:07

Snr Lidon said that the Ayuntamiento is no longer in a position to cover their debts.

Antonio Lidón, the Orihuela Councillor for Sport, has told representatives of the city’s football club that they must stand on their own two feet. No longer is the Ayuntamiento in a pos...

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SPAIN'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HITS 13-YEAR HIGH

Jack Pot / 2010-07-31 08:57:36

Spain's Q2 unemployment is up 0.04% on the first quarter of 2010. It now stands ...

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BOMB THREAT FORCES RYANAIR FLIGHT INTO MALAGA

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 19:55:56

According to sources within the Spanish Airports Authority, AENA, a Ryanair plan...

Sport » Darts

IMPERIAL POOLS RENEW DEAL WITH DARTS LEAGUE

Contributor / 2010-07-31 13:33:05

Imperial Pools the Costa Blanca´s leading sw...

Sport » Golf

LO ROMERO LADIESFALL TO JUNIORS

Contributor / 2010-07-31 13:30:39

Friday the 23rd July saw the first annual Ladies v...

Features » Obituaries

MERVYN LEWIS - A SAD LOSS

Contributor / 2010-07-31 13:27:08

The Leader received some sad news on Thursday.&nbs...

Features » Animals and Pets

TOP HORSE VET TO HELP COOKIE

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-31 11:10:20

Cookie, the miniature horse rescued by Easy Horse ...

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AGUILON GOLF MEMBERS REPORT 21 JULY

Contributor / 2010-07-30 15:01:22

The holiday season is now in full flow and a lot o...

Sport » Golf

MARINA MEMBERS GOLF CLUB 19 JULY

Contributor / 2010-07-30 14:57:02

Monday 19th July: The members competition was a st...

Sport » Golf

CORTIJO GRANDE GOLF REPORT 18 JULY

Contributor / 2010-07-30 14:56:00

Wednesday 18th July 2010 and only afew mad enough ...

Sport » Fishing

BEACHCOMBER FISHING NEWS - 30 JULY 2010

Beachcomber John / 2010-07-30 14:54:07

“Danny B” fished Garrucha rocks, the f...

Sport » Soccer » General

UD ALMERIA SHOW OFF NEW KIT

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 14:50:25

UD Almería presented their new kits for the...

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‘THE KNOWLEDGE’ ALMERIA STYLE

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 14:48:21

A new initiative launched by 'Almeria taxi' requir...

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A MILLION EURO FOR ALBOX IMPROVEMENTS

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 14:46:01

The Provincial government has allocated over a mil...

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ONE DEAD IN ALMERIA PILE UP

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 14:43:55

The Guardia Civil have arrested Raúl MB, a ...

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CABO DE GATA GETS NEW DRAINS

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 14:41:03

Councillor of Public Works oversees the progress o...

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TWENTY FIVE YEAR PRISON SENTENCE

Kevin Reardon / 2010-07-30 14:31:08

The Provincial Court de Almería has imposed...

Features » Special Events

THE DANCE OF THE MOJONES

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-30 14:30:16

Following on from the story about Costas wanting t...

Features » Churches and Religion

ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, TORREVIEJA

Contributor / 2010-07-30 14:28:59

Serving the area from La Marina, south of Alicante...

Features » Finance and Money

UK ECONOMIC RECOVERY STILL UNSURE

Contributor / 2010-07-30 14:19:55

The Governor of the Bank of England, Mervin King, ...

Sport » Golf

LEVANTE GOLF SOCIETY EL PLANTIO 23 JULY 2010

Contributor / 2010-07-30 14:15:33

Hot and very humid conditions greeted the thirty-t...

Sport » Golf

PEGO GOLF SOCIETY – COMPETITION REPORT – JULY 27TH 2010

Contributor / 2010-07-30 14:02:18

After the excitement of last week’s Monte Pe...

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APPEAL FOR PARANORMAL STORIES FOR SECOND EDITION OF 'CONTACTED'

Contributor / 2010-07-30 13:47:10

Have you ever had an instance where you felt a dec...

Sport » Bowls

EL CID BOWLS CLUB

Contributor / 2010-07-30 13:35:17

El Del It's been a funny old week. The main event...

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EVENTS IN GUARDANAR AUGUST 2010

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-30 13:12:01

OPEN AIR CINEMA  Auditorium - Reina Sofia Par...

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FOAM FUN AT LA MARINA FIESTA

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-30 13:00:01

The popular La Marina Summer Fiesta is back and la...

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THE HAMPSHIRE HOGG - YOUR AUTHENTIC OLDE ENGLISH PUB

Staff Reporter / 2010-07-30 12:50:29

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