Eco ashtrays in parts of Marbella

Marbella has joined the growing list of towns along the Málaga coast by installing environmentally friendly ‘eco ashtrays’ at a number of locations.

Gang of thieves arrested

The National Police have arrested eight members of an organised gang whose main activity was stealing from cars parked at shopping centres, golf courses and hotels along the Costa del Sol.

Hospital strike called off

The indefinite strike by staff at the Hospital Costa del Sol in Marbella, which began on Monday, has been called off. The minimum service levels imposed, which the unions described as ‘abusive’, rendered the action virtually ineffective.

Man seriously injured after diving from jetty

A 25 year old man, a Canadian of Arab origin, is in a serious condition in hospital after diving off a jetty into shallow water at the Hotel Marbella Club in Marbella.

Cyclist killed in Marbella

Police in Marbella are looking for the driver of a vehicle who fled the scene after knocking down and killing a 51 year old cyclist. The incident occurred at around 09:10 on Saturday at kilometre 172 of the A-7 at the junction with the A-397.