A 41-year-old woman has been arrested in Vélez-Málaga after allegedly entering the home of a 79-year-old man, assaulting him and locking him in a room while she stole items from the house.
Restoration of the old Granary building
The Mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Francisco Delgado Bonilla, has announced that the restoration of the eighteenth century Pósito (Granary) building will begin in March, adding that it is one of the projects most demanded by residents of the town.
Online administration
Vélez-Málaga Council has launched a new website where many administrative activities can be carried out online rather than having to make a trip to the Town Hall.
Avocado thief foiled
Local Police in Vélez-Málaga have foiled an attempt by thieves to steal 600 kilos of avocados from a farm on the Camino de Málaga.
Council acquires Lope de Vega theatre
Vélez-Málaga Council has acquired the old Lope de Vega cinema-theatre in the historic centre of the town for an amount of €495,879.
Toy campaign in Vélez-Málaga
The Young Socialists (JSO) in Vélez -Málaga have initiated their traditional Christmas solidarity campaign, focusing their efforts on collecting toys for families in the town with fewer resources.
Avocado thieves apprehended
Three youths aged between 21 years and 24 years have been arrested in Vélez-Málaga on suspicion of stealing 400 kilos of avocados from a farm on the camino de la Rivera.
Four injured on A-7 in Vélez-Málaga
Four people were injured, two children and two adults, when two cars collided at km 259 on the A-7 in Vélez-Málaga on Tuesday afternoon.
Strong winds cause problems
Strong winds on Monday, peaking at 108 kph, caused numerous incidents in Vélez-Málaga, Torre del Mar and Caleta de Vélez.
Funding for residential home for the elderly
Málaga Provincial Council has earmarked €310,000 for the residential and day care centre for the elderly, a project said to be in its final phase.