regional

As regional emblems go, only the palm tree seems to rival the bird of paradise in popularity.

Right now, the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council bears most of the responsibility.

But many residents feel the unofficial community-generated effort is not being matched by the authorities – either at the regional or national level.

But more than a year into this regional conflict, friction is also being felt along its quietest frontier.

Around 3,000 people living in close proximity to the Guadalhorce River have been told to leave their homes, the Regional Government of Andalusia has said.