One of Britain's most wanted fugitives, who fled the country during his trial for an armed robbery in the UK, is arrested by a swimming pool in a dramatic raid by Spanish police.
Blood bags in doping scandal could be destroyed
The biggest doping ring in the history of sport is unravelling, but blood bags which could be vital evidence might yet be destroyed on the orders of a court.
Spanish sport's dirty secret
After Eufemiano Fuentes is given a one-year suspended prison sentence, will we ever find out the names of the athletes who were allegedly doped by the Spanish doctor?
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Following warmth last week, heavy snow covered the mountains of northern Spain on Monday. Snow ploughs were deployed to keep motorways clear and emergency services advised against unnecessary travel.
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Pedro Almodóvar: the director who's playing for laughs
Spanish film writer and director Pedro Almodovar has returned to the more frothy comedies of his early years, with his new film, I'm so Excited. So is it worth getting excited about?
Judgement day looms for Spain's sport doping scandal
It is judgement day for Spanish sport as the trial of Dr Eufemiano Fuentes draws to a close. Spain wants desperately to clear from its name the embarrassing allegations of doping in elite sport.
Spain's Dr Fuentes doping scandal: more surprises in store?
The tale Dr Eufemiano Fuentes has been full of twists and turns. Can there be more unwelcome revelations still to come?
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Central and northern parts of Spain were hit by heavy snow on Wednesday, causing traffic chaos and closing schools. More than 40 provinces were put on alert as temperatures fell to -10C.
by Faisal Islam
Viva Espana or the best of British?
Ahead of tonight's Champions League clash, we compare the merits of living in Spain and the UK. Our economy is in better shape, but Spain have the World Cup. And don't mention the weather...
Top sports stars 'seen at Spanish doping clinic'
Could a change at the top in Spanish politics lead to more revelations over a widespread sports doping scandal?
