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Clubhouse construction WORK on the first golf clubhouse in Torremolinos, to complement the golf school created a year ago, has started, backed by local golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez.
Mobile care ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE Council plans to demand that the Andalucian Health Service provide another Mobile Intensive Care Unit for the town.
Barranco Blanco is recovering naturally THE Junta de Andalucia has said that replanting will not be necessary in the Barranco Blanco area between Coin and Alhaurin el Grande due to its “exceptional natural regeneration.” The fire which in August 2012 destroyed 8,225 hectares across Mijas, Monda, Marbella, Alhaurin el Grande,
Coin and Ojen, started in Barranco Blanco. It left two people dead, thousands evacuated, many more homeless and extensive material damage. However, Environmental and Territorial Planning experts consider that reforestation will not be necessary in the area, as pine trees
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and other plant species in the area are growing again naturally. Plants and trees will be planted by volunteers in areas where vegetation was sparse before the fire where there were no
natural sources for seeds or roots. The Junta has provided more than 13,000 plants, tools, technical advice and logistic support for replanting efforts already carried out in the area.
Del Valle enters prison LAWYER Fernando del Valle, sentenced in the ‘Ballena Blanca’ corruption case, has surrendered to prison authorities. Del Valle, considered to have masterminded the corruption scandal, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison for tax fraud and money laundering. He had asked for his entrance to prison to be delayed, but the request was denied by the Provincial Court.
New patrol cars for Local Police FUENGIROLA Local Police now have four new patrol cars. The vehicles, which will replace others which were quite old, are being rented and are equipped with all the latest technology in order to provide a better service to local residents. NEW CARS: Equipped with The vehicles will be used at checkpoints, in chases give messages in several and to transport detainees. languages, bullet-proof They have LED panels to vests, life-saving belts,
all the latest technology. shields, traffic signs, first aid kit, fire extinguishers and thermal blankets.