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More than 800 dogs rescued from French puppy mill in biggest-ever animal welfare operation

13. 11. 2026 @ 19:47

People who bought puppies from a breeding establishment in central France say they were left with frightened animals, unexpected health problems and veterinary bills running...

No recovery service, no protocol: Málaga’s problem with stranded lorries exposed

13. 11. 2026 @ 18:37

A broken-down lorry can bring parts of Málaga to a standstill, leaving commuters trapped in traffic, workers late and families struggling to get where they...

Fuengirola railway fears: Concrete falls from Los Boliches bridge as residents demand urgent action

13. 11. 2026 @ 17:58

Fuengirola residents demand action as railway bridge deteriorates despite repeated warnings. Residents in Fuengirola are increasingly concerned about the condition of railway infrastructure after another incident...

Dog biscuits containing cannabis expose €600,000 illegal laboratory in Barcelona

13. 11. 2026 @ 17:42

Dog owners buying treats and oils for their pets would hardly expect them to lead police to an industrial cannabis laboratory. But biscuits containing cannabis...

Chaparral 7 walkers arrive home to La Cala with tired legs, full hearts and €17,000 (and counting) for rescue animals

13. 11. 2026 @ 17:33

Tired legs, wide smiles and a welcome that only a close-knit community can give. The Chaparral 7 have finally arrived safely back in La Cala...

‘Take your time!’ Workers celebrate Microsoft outage with hilarious online reactions

13. 11. 2026 @ 16:34

While Microsoft engineers have been working hard to get things back on track after the outage, some office workers have had a rather different message...

The world was supposed to end today: 1960 scientists got their doomsday prediction wrong

13. 11. 2026 @ 16:30

If anyone who follows predictions closely was expecting the world to end today, you can put the emergency supplies away. A prediction published in the...

Weekend weather: Rain threatens southern Spain as sunshine returns east

13. 11. 2026 @ 15:22

Parts of Andalucia face another wet weekend, but temperatures could reach 26ºC across the Mediterranean coast. Rain expected in Malaga and Granada Those this weekend in parts...

Sunday shopping boost as Alcampo opens new Benalmadena supermarket on November 19

13. 11. 2026 @ 14:56

Located conveniently by exit 1008 in Altos del Higueron, the 1,200-square-metre store will trade from 9am to 10pm and feature seven fresh food counters. Few things...

Orihuela celebrates Sanctuary’s 250th anniversary with special procession

13. 11. 2026 @ 14:45

Orihuela will mark the 250th anniversary of its Sanctuary with a special religious procession through the historic city centre on Sunday, November 15. The Virgen...

Travelling to the UK from Spain this weekend? Cold-health alert issued as temperatures plunge

13. 11. 2026 @ 14:29

Holidaymakers and expats travelling from Spain to the UK this weekend could be in for a serious shock to the system, as Britain's first cold-health...

Come together for Collective Calling. Costa Women prepare for Christmas charity lunch and fashion show to raise important funds

13. 11. 2026 @ 14:20

Holiday season celebrations are getting underway on the Costa del Sol as local networks organise gatherings for a good cause. Members of the popular community...

U2 ticket outrage! Would you pay more than €1,000 to see U2 in Barcelona?

13. 11. 2026 @ 13:53

The Irish rock legends' most expensive VIP package costs €1,031 per person, but even that does not guarantee fans a meeting with Bono. Want to see...

Sing, eat and dance for charity: T.A.P.A.S. Brings food and choir music to Alhaurin Golf

13. 11. 2026 @ 13:10

Saturday night in Alhaurin el Grande has a wonderful plan. Good food, familiar faces and a choir singing its heart out for two local charities. A...