Shuttle-less

THE shuttle bus that took health professionals, patients and relatives free of charge from the Torrecardenas University Hospital to the shopping centre of the same name, and vice versa, has temporarily suspended its service.

According to the hospital, the bus will stop running on July 15, but will be back after the summer season on October 1.

The shuttle bus was launched almost a year ago, coinciding with the closure of the hospital’s cafeteria­restaurant and was a free means of transport not only for those who came to the hospital and could not find a place to park their car, but also for patients, relatives and professionals who had nowhere to eat.

The quickest and cheapest alternative was the shopping centre, with parking and eating facilities in its numerous restaurants.

Red shrimp

THE mayor of Almeria, Maria del Mar Vazquez, has valued the red shrimp of Almeria as a “tourist attraction and hallmark of the capital and the province.” She confirmed: “We must ensure that when someone talks about red shrimp, they automatically think of Almeria.”

Scooting trouble

IN the past four years, the Provincial Traffic Office of Almeria has processed a total of 277 complaints against scooters and personal mobility vehicles for driving on interurban roads. If caught, fines for this offence can be up to €200.

Pulpi trial

THE Provincial Court of Almeria is now hosting the trial against two men accused of participating in bringing 282 kilos of hashish on the beach of San Juan de los Terreros in Pulpi during the early morning in September last year.

Seagull struggle

SEAGULLA that have settled in the city of Almeria have been increasing since 2019. It is a problem that has increased during July and is beginning to generate discomfort among city residents.

Plaza upgrades

ALMERIA City Council has awarded the first phase of the redevelopment works of Plaza Azucena and Plaza Acequieros and their surroundings in the Barrio Alto for an amount of €614,405. The works are expected to take around seven months.

International Centre

IT has been announced that Torrecardenas University Hospital will be an International Vaccination Centre. The Junta de Andalucia has signed an agreement confirming the hospital will exercise the functions of foreign health in matters of international vaccinations.