Escaped prisoner apprehended

National Police have arrested a 33 year-old man suspected of robbery, burglary and escape from prison.

Harleys gather for Cudeca

Saturday saw the gathering of more than 300 Harley Davidson motorbikes at the Leoni Benabú aerodrome in Vélez-Málaga, an event organised for the benefit of the cancer care charity Cudeca. The event was organised by the official provincial dealer for Harley Davidson, Siebla, and included a variety of activities as well as free paella for visitors. The legendary Harley Davidson …

Four injured in collision in Caleta de Vélez

Four people, three women and a man, suffered minor injuries on Tuesday afternoon following a rear-end collision between two vehicles on the N-340 near Caleta de Vélez. All four were treated at the Hospital Comarcal in Vélez-Málaga.

Raid on illegal gambling den

As part of the ongoing fight against illegal gambling, police attached to the Junta de Andalucia  have raided an illegal gambling and poker den in Vélez-Málaga.

Monks gathering in Aldea Alta

Over 2,000 Buddhists from fifty countries are gathering at the Karma Guen centre in the village of Aldea Alta in Vélez-Málaga for the annual meditation course given by Ole Nydahl, one of the few existing Westenn Lamas.

Council to pay remaining compensation over 15 years

According to Vélez-Málaga Council, the TSJA ruling will allow them to repay the remaining €2.7 million owed to residents of El Copo relating to noise pollution over a period of fifteen years.

Aqua Velis summer opening

The Aqua Velis water park in Torre del Mar opens for the summer season on June 8th 2013.

Collision on the A-7 in Vélez-Málaga

A lorry and two cars were involved in a collision on Tuesday afternoon in Vélez-Málaga. The incident occurred at 13:30 at km 271 on the A-7. Fortunately no-one was injured in the accident.

Council considering changes to public transport system

Vélez-Málaga Council is currently intending to introduce new amendments to the public transport system in order to cut travelling times and boost passenger numbers. Officials will meet next week with the transport concessionaire Travelsa in order to try and finalise the proposals.