Cable theft in Cártama

The Council in Cártama has reported the theft of 3,000 metres of cable from the pedestrian walkway between Estación de Cártama and La Aljaima, leaving the area in the dark.

Water shortages in Cártama

A shortage of drinking water in parts of Cártama following the recent floods has forced the water company Aqualia to use temporary tanks to ensure supplies for the entire population in the area.

Woman dies in Cártama blast

A woman died this morning after an explosion at her home in Cártama. Several other people have been rescued from the building which was virtually destroyed by the blast.

Cártama hospital project

The Mayor of Cártama, José Garrido, is hoping that work on the new medical facility, the Centro Hospitalario de Alta Resolución de Especialidades del Valle del Guadalhorce, can begin in parallel with urbanisation of the surrounding area in order to prevent any further delays to the project.

Man arrested for arson in Cártama

Police in Cártama have arrested a 46 year old man who attempted to set fire to the house he shared with his former partner. The man had apparently threatened to set fire to the house if they split up.

Cártama livestock fair

The Cártama livestock fair, one of the oldest in the province, takes place in parallel with the local feria between April 24th and April 26th and, for the second year running, includes an equine competition.

Feria in Cártama

Tomorrow sees the start of the first major feria of the year in the Guadalhorce valley with six days of festivities.