A 38-year-old man died on Thursday afternoon in calle Jábega, Fuengirola, after receiving a single gunshot to the head in what is thought to be a settling of scores. Police are investigating the incident which occurred at 16:00.
Monument to the Catholic Monarchs
In addition to the conversion of the old Town Hall into the Hotel Con Encanto, the square in front of the building is to be renovated at a cost of €80,000 and will be the site of a monument to the Catholic Monarchs.
Painter arrest on suspicion of multiple thefts
National Police have arrested a painter on suspicion of stealing jewellery and other valuable from houses where he worked.
Feria del Rosario in Fuengirola
The Feria del Rosario has started in Fuengirola, continuing until next Saturday, and the Council is determined to maintain a very ‘Andalucian’ character to the event.
New Primark store for Fuengirola
The Irish company Primark is set to open its second store in Málaga province on October 17th.
Roadworks have started in calle Arapiles
Work has started on renovating calle Arapiles, located behind the colegio Sohail, as part of the Municipal Employment Plan which will also see the renovation of calle Santa Cruz and calle Maestro Albéniz.
Water system back to normal
The water company Acosol has completed emergency repairs to the main water pipes, damaged on Thursday during improvement works, which affected Fuengirola, Mijas and to a lesser extent Benalmádena.
Calle Martínez Catena and calle Lamo de Espinosa roadworks to start this month
The proposed works to convert calle Martínez Catena and calle Lamo de Espinosa in Fuengirola into ‘boulevards’ is now set to commence on Monday September 16th.
Voyeur caught filming topless bathers on La Cepa beach
A voyeur, a 40-year-old Polish tourist, was caught as he wandered along La Cepa beach in Fuengirola taking close-up videos of topless women bathers.
Course for canines
The Department of Sports is launching a dog handling course in September and the registration period is now open and those interested should go to the Elola Sports Complex.