Cameras rolled through the doors of Andajuicya juice bar in Alhaurin el Grande on Friday, April 17, as part of a popular UK television programme that follows British people who have moved to Spain.

Producers chose the location to interview Andi and Stacey about the rapid growth of their cold-pressed juice enterprise and them making success of moving to a whole new life in southern Spain.

Nationwide deliveries bring healthy options to hotels and workplaces

Andajuicya now distributes fresh juices right across Spain. Hotels and companies order regular supplies so staff members enjoy tasty, nutrient-rich drinks that support daily fitness and wellbeing. Customers appreciate the absence of additives and the focus on pure ingredients pressed daily. Employers love the idea that this little extra they give to their staff will go a long way to keeping them healthy, and, of course, in shape for work.

Cafe draws visitors from every corner of Andalusia

People travel from far and wide to experience the cafe at Andajuicya in the Malaga Province town of Alhaurin el Grande. Expat families and local Spanish residents drop in for revitalising juices combined with nourishing meals. Stacey explains their approach clearly. “When we were first starting, everyone was advising we do English breakfasts and bangers and mash. But, Andi and I don’t eat those things. We do things like sausage meat muffins and sausage and bacon pancakes, but we use the best locally-sourced ingredients, and it’s all homemade,” she says. Flavours remain familiar yet every dish receives careful preparation with only the best produce and ending with a fresh juice chaser.

Expansion into franchises and retreats

Andajuicya is now branching out and developing franchise opportunities as well as launching wellness retreats inside the Guadalhorce Valley. This area has gained fame over centuries for rich soil that yields abundant fresh produce ideal for juice recipes. Early interest from British television channels confirms the couple’s achievements as they launch what promises to become the major success story that Spain has been waiting for.

Three armed robbers held hostages inside a bank in Naples before escaping through an underground tunnel, prompting a major police operation in the Italian city. The robbery took place at a branch of Crédit Agricole in the Arenella district, near Piazza Medaglie d’Oro. According to Italian media reports, the men entered the bank at about 11:30am and took control of the building while staff and customers were inside.

Police and emergency services were sent to the scene after the alarm was raised. Officers surrounded the branch and began efforts to secure the release of those inside.

Hostages freed after two-hour standoff

Around 25 people were inside the bank during the incident. They were held for roughly two hours before police entered the branch shortly after 01:30pm.

All hostages were freed and no serious injuries were reported. Medical teams attended the scene as a precaution and officers began taking statements from witnesses after the building was secured. Authorities have not said whether any of the hostages required hospital treatment, but early reports indicated there were no major physical injuries.

Suspects escaped before police entered

By the time officers entered the branch, the robbers had already fled. Investigators said the men escaped through a hole in the floor that connected to an underground tunnel system.

Italian reports said the route may have linked to Naples’ sewer network or other subterranean passages beneath the district. Police later searched nearby access points as part of the manhunt. The escape route suggested preparation before the robbery, with investigators examining whether the tunnel had been dug or accessed in advance. Forensic officers were deployed to inspect the opening inside the bank and gather evidence.

Unclear whether money was taken

Authorities did not immediately confirm whether any cash or valuables had been stolen. Investigators were expected to review security footage, bank records and witness accounts to establish what happened inside the branch. Police were also working to identify the suspects and determine how they entered and left the area without being stopped during the siege.

The branch was sealed off after the incident while officers carried out searches and technical examinations.

Large response in Naples district

The robbery drew a significant police presence in Arenella, a busy residential area of Naples. Roads around the branch were restricted while emergency services managed the operation.

Residents and passers-by gathered nearby as officers secured the perimeter. Images from the scene showed police vehicles and emergency crews outside the bank during the hostage situation. Local authorities urged people to avoid the immediate area while the response continued.

Use of tunnels has precedent in Italy

The method of escape recalled previous crimes in Italy involving underground access routes. In some past cases, robbers have used sewer systems or service tunnels to reach or leave buildings without using main entrances.

One widely reported case in Milan in 2020 involved criminals who entered a bank through the sewer network before being intercepted by police. Investigators in Naples will now examine whether the latest robbery was carried out by an organised group with specialist knowledge of underground routes.

Investigation continues

No arrests were announced in the immediate aftermath of the incident. Police were reviewing surveillance images from the bank and surrounding streets, along with any CCTV from nearby buildings and traffic cameras.

Officers were also expected to examine mobile phone data and other evidence that could help trace the suspects’ movements before and after the robbery. The condition of the tunnel, the tools used and the level of planning involved are likely to form a central part of the inquiry.

Focus on security measures

The incident is also expected to raise questions about security procedures at urban bank branches, particularly in cities with extensive underground infrastructure. Banks in older European cities sometimes operate above tunnels, basements or service networks that can create additional security challenges.

For now, the priority for investigators is locating the three men and establishing whether they acted alone or with outside assistance. The hostages have been released safely, but the robbery has left police searching for suspects who disappeared beneath one of Naples’ busiest districts.

Thousands of foreign residents in Spain are suddenly worried about one thing: will their immigration appointment still go ahead next week? Staff at immigration offices have threatened strike action over the government’s new migrant regularisation plan, raising fears of fresh delays for people waiting to renew TIE cards, submit residency files or complete fingerprint appointments. For many already stuck in a slow system, the timing could not be worse.

The proposed strike could begin on 21 April, just as a major new process opens for undocumented migrants seeking legal status.

For residents already in the queue, it has created fresh uncertainty.

Why immigration staff are threatening to walk out

The dispute follows government approval of an extraordinary regularisation scheme aimed at people living in Spain without legal papers.

Ministers say the measure is socially fair and economically necessary. Spain has an ageing population and needs more people in work and paying into the system.

But immigration staff say offices are already overloaded and do not have the resources to cope with a large new wave of applications.

Union representatives argue that adding hundreds of thousands of potential files without reinforcing staffing levels risks overwhelming services that are already struggling in many provinces. Their frustration has now turned into a strike warning.

Reports say staff want more personnel, better support and realistic planning before the scheme fully begins.

Why TIE holders are so anxious

For many foreign residents, this is not an abstract political debate. It is about paperwork that affects everyday life.

A delayed TIE renewal can cause stress when travelling. It can create problems proving legal residence. It can complicate work contracts, banking matters or official procedures.

That is why people with appointments next week are nervous.

Many already spent weeks refreshing booking websites or waiting for slots to open. In some areas of Spain, getting an appointment can feel harder than the actual application itself.

If services are disrupted, some applicants fear they may lose their place and face another long wait.

That is especially worrying for those whose documents are close to expiry.

A system already under pressure

Spain’s immigration network has faced growing demand for years.

The country has welcomed millions of foreign residents, workers, students and retirees. At the same time, Brexit paperwork, family reunification requests, visa renewals and residency changes have added extra pressure.

Many applicants already complain about delays, scarce appointments and different waiting times depending on where they live.

The new regularisation programme is likely to bring another surge in demand.

According to reports, some of the workload may be shared with other public services and external bodies. Even so, immigration staff say the main offices still need stronger support. That helps explain why tensions have risen now.

What to do if you have an appointment next week

If you are booked in for a TIE renewal or other immigration procedure, the first rule is simple: do not cancel it yourself.

Unless you receive official notice, assume the appointment still stands.

Keep checking the website where it was booked, along with email or text messages linked to your application.

If you are using a gestor or lawyer, stay in contact in case local guidance changes.

Bring printed copies of confirmations and documents. If systems are slow or there is confusion on the day, having paperwork ready can save time.

It is also wise to arrive early. Even where offices remain open, reduced staffing could mean queues or delays.

Why this matters beyond paperwork

For many people in Spain, immigration appointments are tied to stability.

They represent the right to keep living here, working here, travelling freely and planning the future.

That is why the threat of strike action has caused such a strong reaction among residents who are already inside the system and simply trying to stay compliant.

If unions and the government reach an agreement quickly, disruption may be limited. If they do not, thousands could face another round of waiting, uncertainty and stress.

And for those checking their calendar for next week, one question is now hanging over everything: will my appointment actually happen?