Priors in court victory

By Richard Torné
A JUDGE has ordered Vera council to find Helen and Len Prior a replacement home until a final ruling is handed down on the couple's claims for compensation.

Friday, 05 February 2010

Last body rescued in helicopter crash

By Matthew Pritchard
THE BODY of the third and final crew member of the coastguard helicopter which crashed off the coast of Almeria was retrieved last week.

Friday, 05 February 2010

Sign of The Times?

By Matthew Pritchard
A SURVEY of the best European beaches published by a leading UK daily failed to mention a single beach in Almeria.

Friday, 05 February 2010

Almeria's economy looking up, claim socialists

By Richard Torné
THE ruling PSOE Socialist party has put a brave face on last year's dire economic data by claiming a six per cent drop in Almeria's unemployment rate compared to 2008 is "clear evidence of the province's economic recovery".

Friday, 05 February 2010

Get your vote for forthcoming elections

SPOKESPERSON for the Ciudadanos Europeas party in Mojacar, Lenox Napier urged all British expats to sign up to vote in the local elections, which are due to take place in 2011.

Friday, 05 February 2010

To tattoo or not to tattoo?

By Jackie Bragg
NEW legislation on tattoo and piercing parlours in Almeria has been approved in a bid to ensure health and safety measures are enforced.

Friday, 29 January 2010

Chaos rains

By Jackie Bragg
A MAJOR clean up operation was underway this week following Tuesday's treacherous weather front which battered most of Almeria with snow, hail, wind and torrential rain.