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Fair cop for thieves FOUR men have been arrested by Guardia Civil agents after they were caught stealing up to 200 kilos of copper from the abandoned Algarrobico hotel in Carboneras.
Veterans league VICAR is planning a Football 7 league for over 45s for people born before January 1, 1969. It is expected to start at the end of January.
Fire rescue FIREFIGHTERS in Roquetas de Mar came to the rescue of a woman trapped inside a burning housing block. After locating the woman, they managed to get her out to safety.
Bike ITV THE mobile ITV unit for motorbikes will be in Pulpi on Monday, next to the Pabellon La Legua, from 10.50am to 2.30pm and from 4pm to 5pm.
28 NOVEMBER - 4 DECEMBER 2013
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Farmers call for help as storm wreaks havoc FARMERS are asking for help after a heavy hail and rain storm caused a massive amount of damage in the Poniente area of Almeria.
The storm, which lasted just one hour, affected mainly the area to the north of El Ejido where many greenhouses were destroyed and roads flooded.
The towns of Dalias, La Mojonera and Adra were also affected. Agricultural organisations Asaja, COAG and UPA have indicated that the downpour damaged greenhouses and farms over an estimated area of 250 hectares, which has led to losses of about €32 million, estimated by the Union of Small Farmers. The union also estimates that 60 per cent of the roads between the farms have been damaged as well as around 60 kilometres of rural roads. Mayor of El Ejido Francisco Gongora met representatives of Central Government, the Junta de Andalucia regional government and agricultural organisations to assess the damage caused by the storm, which affected 500 families. Andres Gongora, the provincial secretary of COAG Almeria, has demanded urgent action to allow affected farmers who are facing ruin to get back on their feet.
Exodus bids Almeria thank you and farewell TWO flights left Almeria Airport on Friday bound for Fuerteventura, with more than 450 members of the cast and crew of Exodus on board. The blockbuster film is moving into the third phase of shooting. Phase one started in London in September. A ship loaded with props and sets has also set sail from Almeria Port heading for the Canary Islands. Sir Ridley Scott (pictured) did not leave without saying a big ‘thank you’ to the people of Almeria for their hospitality. But he was unable to unveil his star in the ‘walk of fame’ due to his tight schedule.
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