New H&M store opens on May 30th

The fashion chain H&M will be inaugurating their new store at the El Ingenio shopping centre in Vélez-Málaga on May 30th and there are a number of discounts and gifts on offer to mark the event.

H&M to open in El Ingenio

The textile group Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is opening four new shops in Spain in Vélez-Málaga (El Ingenio Centre), Madrid, Cuenca, and Mataró (Barcelona), creating around sixty jobs. The first to open will be in the new Castellana 200 complex in Madrid on March 7th, follwed by the rest.

Complaints about state of play area

Some local residents in Frigiliana have complained about the ‘poor state’ of the play area just below the honey factory El Ingenio Nuestra Señora del Carmen (El Ingenio), citing broken seats, splintering wood and loose screws and nails. They are demanding action from the Council to rectify the situation.

Cheap films…

The cinemas were packed in the El Ingenio centre on Tuesday, and no wonder. Entry to any film, except those in 3D, is currently only €1.80 on Tuesdays. The rest of the week it is normal prices.

Fire at El Ingenio commercial centre in Vélez-Málaga

An electrical fire affecting two high voltage transformers and a generator at the El Ingenio commercial centre in Vélez-Málaga caused the precautionary evacuation of twelve cinemas due to concerns about smoke.

Closure of Frigiliana car park recommended

A report by the municipal technical department of Frigiliana Council recommends the immediate closure of the private underground car park at El Ingenio due to a number of deficiencies in the completion of the project.

New access road to El Ingenio centre, Vélez-Málaga

Work has started at the the El Ingenio centre in Vélez-Málaga to construct a new access and new exit road from the complex. At the moment, there are three access roads to the centre but only one exit. By the summer, there will be a second exit onto avenida Juan Carlos I. The project is costing €500,000 and should be …