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Independent councillor Matthew Bugeja said his pedestrianisation plan would help alleviate the chaos that engulfs Xatt is-Sajjieda in summer. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Marsaxlokk councillor pushes for partly pedestrianised seafront

Plan would see busiest part of Xatt is-Sajjieda closed to traffic

May 1, 2025| Matthew Bonanno |10
The catch was brought into St Paul's Bay on Wednesday. Photo: Fisheries secretariat

Tuna season takes off with 180kg catch

The government is offering free offloading 24 -24-hour offloading services for Tuna fishermen

April 24, 2025| Daniel Ellul |2
Most beachgoers opted to sunbathe rather than take a dip. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli.

Few brave first swim of the year on windy San Girgor feast

Tradition is thought to have been practised for more than half a century

April 23, 2025| Matthew Bonanno |0
The rural watchtower that will give way to a new road.

Rural watchtower will give way to new road, NGOs complain

Plans are 'unjustified and irreversible'

April 16, 2025| Times of Malta |26
Boulders crashed onto the area at Delimara over the last few days. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Cliff face collapses at St Peter's Pool, Delimara  

Geologist calls for constant monitoring of the area

March 28, 2025| Daniel Ellul |21
The abandoned Villa Sans Souci just outside Marsaxlokk. Photo: Jonathan Borg

'Haunted' Villa Sans Souci site earmarked for elderly home in ODZ application

Developer proposing restaurant, wellness centre, clinics, offices and 74-room building

March 5, 2025| Daniel Ellul |17
Fr Luke Seguna on one of his motorbikes. Photo: Flimkien.Mt

Marsaxlokk parishioners say they 'voluntarily' donated money to Fr Luke Seguna

Former parish priest is being charged with misappropriating €500,000 from 150 parishioners over 10 years

February 3, 2025| Claudia Calleja
Fr Luke Seguna with one of his motorbikes. Photo: Flimkien.Mt

'State of Marsaxlokk church deteriorated since removal of Fr Luke': parishioners

Fr Luke Seguna is being charged with misappropriating €500,000 from 150 parishioners over 10 years

January 27, 2025| Giulia Magri
File photo: Matthew Mirabelli.

Tiler accused of slashing man who owed him money

Police had been unable to locate the accused for several months

January 23, 2025| Jessica Arena |0
The alleged aggressor, Theodore Spiteri, is said to have flipped after a noise disturbance. File Photo: Jonathan Borg

Man accused of slashing his neighbour's face charged with attempted murder

The Marsaxlokk clash left the woman with bloody wounds on her face and upper body

December 12, 2024| Edwina Brincat
Police arrested the suspect shortly after reaching the scene. Photo: Malta Police CMRU

Spat between Marsaxlokk neighbours ends with one injured, another arrested

Woman suffers facial injuries as 32-year-old man ends up in police custody

December 11, 2024| Times of Malta
The council had originally proposed dismantling and relocating the tower but presented an ODZ site 70 metres away but have since amended the plans. Photo: Planning Authority

Marsaxlokk residents oppose relocation of historic 'barumbara' for new road

The council wants to dismantle the structure and rebuild it a few metres away

December 3, 2024| Daniel Ellul |15
A man was in his Birzebugia field when he heard gunshots and suddenly, a pigeon dropped at his feet. He recognised the bird as one of his own. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli 

Man charged with shooting and stealing neighbour’s pigeons

Fisherman, 35, was arrested when he signed the bail book over a separate case

October 25, 2024| Edwina Brincat |0
Palazzo Marnisi near Marsaxlokk. PA photo.

Palazzo Marnisi declared a protected building, after extensive vandalism

The historic palazzo overlooks Marsaxlokk bay

October 23, 2024| Times of Malta |8
The female common angleshark (Squatina squatina) was found washed ashore in Marsaxlokk. Credit: Sharklab Malta

Dead rare shark washed up ashore in Marsaxlokk

NGO says last time it saw a common angelshark was back in 2009

October 19, 2024| Times of Malta |11
Politicians lined up for the camera as the toilet block was inaugurated. Photo: Marsaxlokk local council

Marsaxlokk public toilet draws a royal flush of politicians

Minister, junior minister and PN MP join councillors to unveil new latrine

September 23, 2024| Times of Malta |114
Replacing a fridge damaged by power cuts could cost hundreds if not thousands of euros .

Watch: Marsaxlokk power cuts hit lives and livelihoods

Restaurant owners are particularly worried about damage to their equipment

August 26, 2024| Emma Borg |63
The plan is being discussed with stakeholders including local councils. Photo: Screengrab from IM footage

Watch: New Tal-Barrani traffic management system by start of scholastic year- IM

Infrastructure Malta to make changes at five key junctions at Tal-Barrani, Tarxien, Bulebel area

July 1, 2024| Times of Malta |24
The 24-year-old Fgura resident (far left) admitted to voluntarily damaging the popular swimming spot. Photo: Times of Malta

Youth admits to spray painting rocks at St Peter's Pool

He was ordered to pay for the damage caused

June 25, 2024| Giulia Magri |17
St Peter's Pool. Photo: Google Maps

Teen grievously injured in jump into Delimara's St Peter's Pool

Incident reported at 5pm on Sunday

June 24, 2024| Times of Malta |0
Two men were recorded spray painting on the rocks of St Peter's Pool on Sunday afternoon.

Watch: Beachgoers caught spraying graffiti at St Peter's Pool

Act of vandalism filmed by beachgoers who also called the police

June 23, 2024| Times of Malta |65
Some of the poo-filled milk cartons rangers found on the site over the years. Photo: Malta Ranger Unit

Rangers nab man after 1,000 bags of human waste dumped in countryside

In a sting operation, he was caught in the act depositing what is thought to be human faeces in Marsaxlokk

June 10, 2024| Times of Malta |95
Restoration of Vendome Tower announced to serve as centre for culture of Marsaxlokk traditions. Photo: DOI Alan Saliba

Vendome Tower in Marsaxlokk to be restored

Tower is to serve as a cultural centre for the traditions of Marsaxlokk

May 25, 2024| Times of Malta |10
Police Inspector Sherona Buhagiar told the court that Marvin Bugeja was the first to file a police report against his brother

Simshar survivor cleared after his brother forgives him for assault

The prosecution’s main witness refused to testify against his brother

May 3, 2024| Matthew Xuereb |0
Tables and chairs on the Marsaxlokk promenade are obstructing fishermen in the area. File photo

'Unacceptable' PA inaction on illegal Marsaxlokk tables and chairs

Second time in a week that Planning Authority is accused of encouraging illegalities

April 17, 2024| Neville Borg |12
Parishioners told the court that they were satisfied with how money was spent by Fr Luke Seguna

Handwriting expert found 'discrepancies' in cheques handed to Fr Luke Seguna

The signatures on cheques handed to the former Marsaxlokk parish priest did not match his or the issuer's handwriting

April 10, 2024| Edwina Brincat |0
Beach goers made the most of Wednesday's sunny weather. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Watch: St Gregory’s feast unofficially opens Malta's swimming season

People head for the beach as warm weather makes for a pleasant San Girgor

April 3, 2024| Daniel Ellul |5
Special bus services will serve the two events. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Special bus services for San Girgor Feast and Festa Frawli

MPT organises special routes to Marsaxlokk and Mġarr and back

March 30, 2024| Times of Malta |0
Several suspicious bank transactions by Fr Luke Seguna had triggered police investigations.

Magisterial inquiry launched after priest’s laptop goes missing in court 

Board analysing court exhibits’ procedures

March 12, 2024| Matthew Xuereb |28
The case revolves around two fields leased for under €70 a year. Photo: Shutterstock.com

State ordered to pay €37,000 in compensation to Marsaxlokk fields owner

Court notes farmer involved in case through no fault of his own

March 5, 2024| Sarah Carabott