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THIS is the moment an Andalucian mayor pleaded for government help as brazen ‘nacro-boats’ were caught on camera idling off Spanish shores in broad daylight – just metres from where he stood. The shocking video shows two speedboats drifting unharmed off the coasts of Pulpi and Almeria, while the mayor Juan Pedro Garcia Perez addresses the camera from a nearby …

A picture of the fractured joint in the rail believed to be responsible for Spain’s most serious train accident in more than a decade was released. Eight days ago, two high speed trains derailed at Adamuz, Cordoba. This was the deadliest rail accident in Spain since 80 people were murdered in Santiago de Compostela last year. After the rear carriages …

A 48 YEAR OLD man has confessed that he murdered a 13 year old boy in Sueca, while he was playing video games on his computer with his son. On Saturday, Alex, the boy’s name, was at the home of the man. Juan Francisco was visibly shaken and had blood stains all over his clothes when he reported to the …

A BRITISH mother stabbed to death in front of her young children in Alhaurín el Grande has been named. Victoria Hart was killed in her home in La Paca on Calle Tomillo on Saturday in what is believed to be a domestic violence case. When neighbours heard her screaming for assistance, they raised the alarm at 11.40am. A local resident …

For international families, selecting a school has to do with preparing their children for the life they will lead after school. This is often done across borders. Shackleton International School is located in Burjassot (Valencia) and views education as an ongoing journey. The school begins by establishing solid academic foundations, then guides students towards internationally recognised qualifications that will allow …

CITY Clinic has redefined the dental experience from its headquarters in La Cañada, the heart of Marbella’s premier shopping destination. The clinic is not just a surgical facility; it’s a sanctuary of high-tech care where locals and expats can receive the best possible treatment that bridges the gap in aesthetics and overall body health. We sat with Dr. Said Ramazani …

After determining that the case could not be pursued under Spanish law, prosecutors in Spain have dropped a high profile sex abuse accusation against Julio Iglesias. In a criminal complaint submitted earlier this month, two women – a domestic worker and a physiotherapist – said they suffered sexual abuse at the hands of the iconic singer while working at his …

Rebecca Loos (48), a Dutch model, has claimed that she had an affair in 2004 with Beckham, while Beckham played for Real Madrid. She weighs in now on the latest family scandal that has been sweeping the internet and the gossip columns.  Brooklyn Peltz Beckham is the eldest son of Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria. He posted a six-page …

A LARGE-SCALE Rescue Operation ended in tragedy in Malaga Province last week. A 47-year old blind hiker found dead at bottom of a ravine. He fell 60 meters from the Puente de los Alemanes, which crosses the Guadairo River over the Las Buitreras gorge. He and his friends were hiking on a popular hiking trail near Gaucin, which is well-worn …

A DRUG mule flew from Amsterdam, Spain to Valencia and swallowed more than 1.1 kilos heroin to elude authorities. On January 12, a 37-year old man was arrested at Valencia Airport for drug trafficking. After receiving information that the mule could be a drug smuggler, the Policia Nacional found him on an inbound flight. READ MORE VALENCIA AERPORT The officer …