Supermarket theft in Vélez-Málaga

In the early hours of Thursday morning, thieves broke into a supermarket in calle Joaquín Lobato, Vélez-Málaga. The thieves entered via the roof of a neighbouring building and concentrated their efforts around the meat, fish and fruit counters, out of sight of any passers by out on the street. Forcing a cash box in the meat section, the thieves ended …

Changes to traffic flow in Vélez-Málaga

The authorities in Vélez-Málaga have altered the direction of traffic in several streets around the Vélez-Norte Health Centre in order to improve the traffic flow, so don’t get caught out! Calle José Méndez Hoyos is now a one way street between calle Alcalde José Herrera and Plaza San Julián, from San Isidro to Plaza San Julián is via Reñideros and …

New Palace of Justice in Vélez-Málaga

Construction of the new Palace of Justice in Vélez-Málaga is now complete, it just remains for the building to be officially transferred to the Ministry of Justice and for it to be suitably furnished.

Robber detained in Vélez-Málaga

A German woman has been arrested in Vélez-Málaga after she attacked and attempted to rob another woman. The victim, a 65 year old woman, had been to the bank to withdraw some money. As she arrived at the doorway to her home, she was struck twice on the head with a hammer. Her attacker then grabbed her bag with the …

Clean-up time in Vélez-Málaga

Work has begun to clean and disinfect the 22 kilometres of Vélez-Málaga coastline in preparation for the anticipated Easter rush. Eleven staff with two beach cleaning machines are involved in the operation.

New park equipment in Vélez-Málaga

The Parks and Gardens Department of Vélez-Málaga Council has installed exercise apparatus in the María Zambrano park for the older members of the public. The children’s park is also being improved.

Vélez-Málaga gets a paint job

The painters are out in Vélez-Málaga, repainting all the pedestrian crossings, white lines and other road markings. To avoid causing problems, busy streets such as avenida Vivar Téllez, Cristo, Canaleja, Reyes Católicos and Blas Infante in Vélez, and avenida de Andalucía in Torre del Mar, are being done at night.

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 …