It's a long-held belief in Spain that the best and purest Spanish is spoken in the northern city of Valladolid. How did this claim come about and is there any truth to it?

Spain has recently introduced legal reforms aimed at improving the lives of people on the spectrum, but the country still has plenty more to achieve in terms of healthcare, education and employment access for children and adults with autism.

Ultra-luxury travel is having its moment in Spain, with a boom in high-end hotels and exclusive travel services. The Local's travel reporter Esme Fox breaks down the best Spanish 'hoteles' to stay at, for those who can enjoy the finer things in life.

Spain's right-wing bloc is promising sweeping changes to immigration and residency policies that would directly impact UK nationals in the country, as well as a different diplomatic approach to Brexit and Gibraltar.

Spanish train drivers for national rail operator Renfe and low-cost French competitor Ouigo have called nationwide strikes for Thursday October 29th and other key dates coinciding with public holidays in November and December.

Spain dominates Ballon D'Or football awards, PP and Vox forge last-minute Senate alliance, Madrid 'tent city' enters second month with fewer campers and more news on Tuesday October 27th.