Former mayor Jose Mas of Lliber has been found guilty of fraud in relation to building permits granted for 290 illegal villas. The properties were marketed at between €300,000 to €500,000 to United Kingdom and European buyers. Construction took place in the Marina Alta region town between 1999 and 2003 on land which was classified as ‘non-developable’. READ MORE JOSE …
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Costra Tropical no longer welcomes naturalists
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Lacking pet parrot who lives with proprietor within the Basque Nation is discovered secure and sound ‘on vacation’ in La Rioja
A PARROT that escaped from its house within the Basque Nation final week has been discovered secure …
Sevilla’s famous April Feria is set to kick off with ‘early summer’ heat and highs of 34C
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The €1 Casa Lola charity croquette campaign backing Sarah Almagro
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British dual national stranded in Spain after passport rule shock
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Life within the Quick Lane
The Classic & Sportscar Club’s 200th one-day event. Credit: Ian Giles Firing Up for a New Chapter Welcome to the first of a new monthly column dedicated to the world of motoring, motoring events, and the Classic & Sportscar Club here in Spain. Some of you may remember me; I wrote the very first “Life in The Fast Lane” column …
Read More »British Benevolent Fund fashion & fundraising
The British Benevolent Fund (BBF) celebrated a triumphant Charity Fashion Show on Wednesday, October 1 at the stylish OAK Firehouse & Cocktails in Puerto Banus, which drew a full house of enthusiastic supporters for an afternoon of fashion, food, and philanthropy. Fashion designer and brand owner Angel Clothing Marbella She was there to show off her new collection. Four spectacular …
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