Image of a black mobile phone box. The IMEI is visible on a white sticker. Credit: Shutterstock You’re exposing your Phone to crooks if you keep this sticker on — experts explain why! That cryptic string of numbers on your phone’s sticker isn’t random gibberish — it’s the IMEI, or International Mobile Equipment Identity, the unique code that makes your …

On Friday, July 4, the towns of Benalmadena and Macharaviaya will unite to celebrate US Independence Day with a vibrant parade honouring Bernardo de Gálvez, a Macharaviaya-born hero of the American Revolutionary War.  The event starts at 7pm from the Casa de la Cultura in Arroyo de la Miel and will feature around 100 participants, including flag bearers carrying Spanish …

The Buffalo Soldiers shirt Beyoncé wore on stage in Paris has caused quite a stir | Credit: Beyoncé.com Popular pop singer Beyoncé took the stage in Paris during Juneteenth performance on her Cowboy Carter tour wearing a t-shirt that has garnered her plenty of backlash due to its anti-indigenous nature, several news outlets have reported. The Guardian reported that the …

Trainwreck: Poop Cruise Netflix has recently released a 55 minute documentary. The documentary revisits the 2013 Carnival Triumph disaster where over 4,000 people were left stranded on a ship for five days without electricity or plumbing. The film examines the horrifying conditions aboard the ship including overflowing sewers, unbearable temperatures, and food shortages. Passengers were forced to use biohazard bags …

The Cazbah Live Lounge, in Mijas is preparing for another unforgettable evening with show-stopping music and dazzling performances. They plan to host A Night at the Musicals at 8pm on Saturday, 7th July. The Cazbah Production Team are presenting the spectacular event themselves and promise to transport audiences through the magic of iconic musicals, with tunes from some of the …

Oliver Tarvet is a rank outsider who wins his Wimbledon opening match. Credit: OT Oliver Tarvet, 21, from St. Albans, has shocked British tennis fans with his debut at Wimbledon. He won 6-4 6-4 6-4 against Swiss player Leandro Ridi on June 30, beating him by a resounding score of 6-4 6-4 6-4. Tarvet’s journey, despite being ranked 733rd, to …

The 28th year of the Portón del Jazz Festival will bring the finest international jazz talent to the stage every Friday in July, with concerts starting at 10pm.  Tickets for the four performances are now on sale at El Portón’s box office and online via Mientrada.net, priced at €25 per concert. A festival pass for all four shows is available …

A Spanish town installs a speed-camera on a roundabout. Credit: Alf Ribeiro, Shutterstock Salamanca has put forward the You can also spin in speeding fines — and it’s all thanks to Spain’s first-ever average speed camera planted smack in the middle of a roundabout. Yes, you read that right: La Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has installed the country’s first …

La Cala de Mijas Lion Wynson Beswick had a dream. She spent years with horses and her stables in Cornwall and when she moved to La Cala, she wanted young disabled riders to experience the joy, love and therapeutic benefit of being with horses. A few years ago, the Equine School for Disabled welcomed her warmly. They needed to find …

On June 1, the Pink Ladies’ Walk for Life was held at Emerald Isle Pub in La Florida. The event embodied the spirit of compassion and community. Organised by the tireless Maria Wilson and her dedicated team of Pink Ladies, the event brought together walkers, supporters, and sponsors with one shared goal – to raise funds in support of local …