Costa del Sol

Two people were seriously injured Friday afternoon when a large white Land Rover crashed into a barbershop on Avenida Miguel de Cervantes in the Nueva Andalucia district of Marbella, according to Emergencias 112 Andalucía.  You can also find out more about the following: incident The accident occurred at 5.30pm Friday, 10th October, when the car crossed the road and struck …

Blues fans on the Costa del Sol will be in for a real treat on Friday October 17 when the Will Shackleton Blues Band makes a return to Clarence Jazz Club. Shackleton’s slide guitar will be a part of the intimate performance, which is sure to be a heartfelt, raw performance combining blues, country and rock. Will Shackleton is a …

Marbella is preparing to turn pink again on November 16 as it hosts the 13th edition of the ‘Marea Rosa’ (Pink Tide) charity run, organised by the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC).  The local council is supporting the event, which aims to raise community awareness of breast cancer prevention and increase participation from last year’s over 3,000 participants. It is …

QUIRÓNSALUD Marbella Hospital has launched its new Microbiota and Longevity Unit, a service that combines prevention, health promotion, and optimisation to maximise vitality and quality of life for individuals. The new unit will address potential health issues in a holistic way and before they occur. “The creation of this new unit is an important step for me both personally and …

In collaboration with the Carabinieri in Italy, the Guardia Civil has brought down an international criminal group that specialised in the theft and forged luxury cars from Italy and Spain. These were then shipped to Belgium and sold in the United Arab Emirates. According to a statement Nine people have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Italy. The group …

Orla Tierney, originally from Garristown in Ireland, is making waves on the Costa del Sol with her soulful performances. She sings and entertains. When did you start singing? Siobhan and I sang together in Ireland as a duo.  She had been to Benalmadena several times on holidays and suggested that we visit for a few days in the summer of …

Conservationists say that more education is required to prevent people from disturbing whales. This comes after an outraged video of three friends jumping off a boat in order to swim with a group of whales in the Strait of Gibraltar. Janek Andre, the CEO of conservation group WeWhale, told the Olive Press the stunt highlighted a ‘huge gap’ in environmental …

KETCHUPThe Marbella International Film Festival launched the new British comedy that promises laughs and sun. The stars came out in force. Pirates of the Caribbean‘s Kevin McNally and Hitchhiker’s guide Sandra Dickinson is leading the charge. The new show is created by More Ketchup than Salsa Joe Cawley’s comedy dives into the lives of a British couple who try to …

In the close-knit community of Benalmadena, 14-year-old Leonor stands out not just for her bright smile and quick wit but for the quiet courage she brings to every challenge. And her challenge is no small feat. So far, the community has shown extraordinary support, one Benalmadena resident giving her last €10 for Leonor’s cause. Originally from Trondheim, Norway, Leonor and her …

The celebrated Spanish pop artist Javier Melús is returning to Torremolinos with A Story of Pop Art, a vibrant new exhibition opening October 10 at 7pm at Casa de los Navajas. The collection is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:30 and 14:00, or 15:00 and 18:30 (including holidays). Admission to the show is free and will …