The number of deaths on the nations roads has fallen 5% compared to last year, according to data released by the DGT. 333 people have lost their lives on the road network across the country, 16 less than last year. The number of deaths on the Canarian road network has […]
A broad European military strategy involving Britain after Brexit has started to take shape with France at its centre, often in negotiations far from the Brussels spotlight and, in one top-level EU meeting, without the U.K. defence minister. Despite an impasse over how to start formal negotiations with Britain on […]
EU sources say fears of hard-left Corbyn as PM forcing hard line in Brexit talks Brussels has demanded ‘level playing field’ mechanism to restrict state aid Concerns emerged with Tories still deeply divided over Brexit customs plans Fears of Jeremy Corbyn becoming PM are driving the EU to take a […]
The leader of the European Research Group denies he has been behaving like Russia by issuing an ultimatum on the customs union. Jacob Rees-Mogg has hit back at accusations that he and other MPs have been behaving like Russia by vetoing Theresa May’s post-Brexit customs plans. In an exclusive interview […]
BREXITEER John Redwood has ripped into the European Union claiming the bloc have been “behaving in a sad way” during crucial Brexit negotiations. Conservative MP and leading Brexit supporter Mr Redwood criticised the European Union for the way they have used the Irish border in exit negotiations. The European Union has said it is […]
A RADICAL overhaul of alcohol sales in a bid to reduce underage drinking means ‘happy hours’ could be banned and only soft drinks sold at bowling alleys, among other family venues. Bars could be fined or even shut down for selling alcohol to under-18s, and the kids themselves – as […]
A new “customs partnership” with the EU – which is fiercely opposed by some Tory Brexiteers – is still on the table, the business secretary says. Greg Clark warned about the effect of border checks on manufacturing jobs, saying whatever replaces the customs union was of “huge importance”. He added […]
Four Brits caught trying to parachute off a Benidorm skyscraper have been told they face fines of up to £265,000. Town hall chiefs in the Spanish seaside resort holiday destination say the thrill seekers were planning on filming their stunt and posting footage on the internet. They were stopped on […]
Jorge Pérez Díez finds unexpected fame after striking photo of him in his uniform is shared on social media. A few weeks ago, the community manager in charge of the Spanish Civil Guard’s Twitter feed decided to post a photo of one of its officers in a bid to promote the […]
Catalan separatists, meeting in Berlin, vowed on Saturday to attempt once again to get their leader-in-exile Carles Puigdemont reinstalled as president of the Spanish region while adding that they don’t want to hold fresh elections. “We don’t want new elections,” said Eduard Pujol, spokesman for Puigdemont’s Together for Catalonia grouping. […]
An animal charity in Spain has approached the United Nations to request an International Police Dogs’ Day in recognition of the invaluable work these brave four-legged ‘officers’ carry out and the constant risks and stress they face. Héroes de 4 Patas (‘Heroes on four legs’), which takes in retired or […]
MAYOR of San Fulgencio, Carlos Ramirez, finally left his post this morning (Wednesday) after complying with the judicial process following an eight and a half year sentence handed down back in November. He is now barred from public office for the duration. A special plenary council meeting was convened for […]
