Ricky Hatton looked to have put his recent troubles behind him as he partied with a group of topless, and bikini-clad women, in Marbella

Ricky Hatton looked to have put his recent troubles behind him as he partied with a group of topless, and bikini-clad women, in Marbella on Thursday. The 35-year-old was even treated to a massage by one of his companions as he soaked up the sun with pals at the Spanish resort's Ocean Club. +17 Surrounded! Ricky Hatton looked to be enjoying himself as he soaked...

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Antonio Banderas is looking to move back to his Malaga roots.

AFTER his split with wife of 18 years Melanie Griffith, it seems that actor Antonio Banderas is looking to move back to his Malaga roots. The Hollywood heart-throb, 53, is reported to have bought a penthouse in the historic heart of his home city and is said to be looking forward to spending more time with his Spanish friends and family rather than in Los Angeles, USA, where...

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THE late David Eade, one of the Costa del Sol and Gibraltar's best known journalists, has been honoured at the United Nations.

The Rock's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo dedicated his speech at the UN in New York on decolonisation to Mr Eade, describing him as a "political journalist, socialist and friend.” Mr Eade, who died on June 14 aged 65, had written the Gibraltar Viewpoint column since 1993 for various publications as well as for his internet blogs. His websites Discover Cadiz and Discover...

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The last Moorish palace of Andalucia Hollywood beckons for mini-Alhambra builder

HOLLYWOOD has come calling for a Sevilla businessman, who has built his own spectacular Alhambra-style home from scratch. The 68-year-old draper, Jose Luis Romero, crafted his Mudejar-style home, in Sevilla, over 12 years, with just the help of a few stonemason friends.  Hollywood starlet is so impressed with the elaborate construction that he has invited Romero to America...

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FORMER King Juan Carlos is being threatened by two paternity suits

Politicians have admitted that they are now rushing to pass new legislation to protect the ex-ruler. Juan Carlos, 76, lost his immunity from prosecution following his abdication this month, after a 39-year reign. According to a senior politician, amendments will be added to a package of judicial reforms so that only the Supreme Court can hear cases against him. The two paternity suits were filed separately in 2...

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Mayor of Marbella boosts expat registration campaign

THE Mayor of Marbella has asked for help from expats to boost the town’s new census registration campaign. Estimates suggest there are more than 200,000 permanent residents in Marbella, but only 145,000 people are registered. Funds for town councils are calculated based on the number of inhabitants, which is why the campaign is so important for the town. Mayor Angeles Munoz hopes to add another 5,000 expats to the padron, to push Marbella into the...

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Spain is on alert for showers and summer storms

Twenty-five Spanish provinces on alert for rain or stor...

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