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Real Madrid travel to Catalonia in the eye of political storm
After watching Barcelona cope ably with the distraction of political tension sweeping across Spain in recent weeks, it is Real Madrid's turn to head into the eye of the storm on Sunday when they travel to Girona.
FBI helps Spain catch suspected Isis recruiter
A woman has been detained near Girona by Spain's Guardia Civil police force suspected of collaborating with terrorists through recruiting and sending jihadists to conflict zones.
Behind-the-scenes peek as Game of Thrones films on location in Spain
Despite tight security the first photographs and videos from the hit production have been leaked as it moves into its second week of filming Series Six in northeastern Spain.
No fatties or tattoos for Game of Thrones extras
Dozens of hopefuls camped out overnight in an attempt to be chosen as an extra when scenes of the hit series Game of Throne are filmed in Girona in September.
Diphtheria boy being kept alive by machines
The child who has become the first to contract diphtheria in Spain for 28 years has developed heart and lung problems as well as kidney failure and is being kept alive connected to three different machines.
Ten amazing reasons to visit Girona
Home to the world's best restaurant and now chosen as the location for scenes from the next series of Game of Thrones, Girona is Spain's hottest travel destination.
Spanish restaurant lose 'world's best' crown
Spain's El Celler de Can Roca was knocked off its perch as the world's top restaurant on Monday after Britain's Restaurant magazine awarded the 2014 prize to Denmark's Noma, but Spain still dominated the top ten.
'Noisy' pianist faces seven years in prison
A professional pianist from Spain is facing seven and a half years behind bars after a neighbour complained her constant practising had caused her psychological damage.
Pregnant Brit dies in Spain airport tragedy
A 21-year-old pregnant British woman died suddenly at Spain's Girona–Costa Brava Airport on Tuesday in an incident that could lead to charges after it emerged the airport's medical centre was shut down in 2012.
Top ten ways to beat Spain's summer heat
The solstice is behind us and three months of gruelling heat lie ahead. But don't fret. In this week's The Local List we take a look at some of the best ways to deal with the ordeal that is the Spanish summer.
'Angel of death' guilty in nursing home killings
A security guard at a Spanish retirement home was on Tuesday found guilty of killing 11 elderly residents, three of whom he forced to drink bleach.