IVA question for you

By Glenn Wickman
CONSUMER rights associations have launched an awareness campaign ready for the introduction of the IVA tax rise scheduled to take effect yesterday (Thursday July 1).

IVA hike - VAT to follow

By James Parkes
THE INCREASE in IVA (VAT) tax in Spain comes into effect next Thursday (July 1) and while many establishments are still deciding if the customer will be paying the price, back in Britain people are dreading the even greater rise in VAT tax announced for January 1.

Brit abandons mum

A BRITISH man who allegedly abandoned his own mother at hospital is to be hauled before a judge next month.

Alicante's footie fiesta

THE OFFICIAL hoguera in Alicante city hall square was surrounded by thousands of Hércules FC supporters on Sunday celebrating their team's promotion to Spain's top division.

Summer safety

By James Parkes
THE MINISTRY for the Interior has announced National Police and Guardia Civil summer reinforcement on the Spanish Costas from next Tuesday (July 1).

New step for Alicante metro

By J Parkes and S Kett
ALICANTE city underground Tram line has reached another milestone after the opening of the city-centre Plaza de los Luceros station at the weekend.

Arsonists destroy Jávea Bulls rugby club house

By Samantha Kett
VANDALS set fire to the Jávea Bulls rugby club building during the local fiestas last week, leaving it little more than a pile of ashes.

No honour among thieves

By Alex Watkins
A GANG alleged to have committed 12 armed burglaries and hold-ups throughout the Vega Baja and Murcia have been arrested, advised National Police.