Suspected pyromaniac detained for setting forest fires
A 46-year-old suspect has been arrested for setting a series of fires in a protected forested area of Alicante province, the Guardia Civil reported...
Fire alert next to the AP-7 motorway
Two firefighting aircraft were called in on Monday evening when a blaze broke out next to the AP-7 motorway in Altea.
The fire was reported...
Get ready for the EU’s new Entry Exit System, says Embassy
The British Embassy is urging all Britons who live in Spain and are still in possession of a ‘green certificate’ to apply for the...
High-speed to the south coast
National rail company Renfe has announced direct high-speed trains (AVE) from Málaga to Alicante and Murcia.
The daily service from Málaga to Alicante takes five-and-a-half...
Battle to resolve ITV ‘chaos’
The threat of further strikes may have been averted but drivers are still affected by severe delays to get appointments for ITV (MOT) motor...
Hairdresser’s targeted in Guardia drug raid
Guardia Civil drafted in extra manpower for a drug raid on a hairdresser’s in Almoradí, a spokesman for the force revealed on Saturday.
The Guardia...
Rail revamp ready for end of 2024
The modernisation of the light railway that runs from Benidorm to Denia will be completed by the end of the year, according to regional...
Airport terminal expansion coming soon
Transport minister Óscar Puente said the government is lining up an investment of around €1 billion to expand the terminals at Alicante-Elche and Valencia...
Improving traffic flow in Alicante province
Important road projects to free up congested highways are on the cards for Alicante province.
The long-awaited conversion of the N-332 road in Torrevieja is...
Britons busted for drug smuggling
National Police say they have arrested four members of a criminal organisation responsible for transporting significant quantities of marijuana to the UK from Spain.
The...
Pier problems
Readers of the Costa Blanca News Facebook page responded to the headline ‘Pier repairs still in the pipeline’, with the report appearing on page...
Spectres
As I saunter an avenue of overgrown gravestones
The sunlight's already descended way past dusk.
There's the indistinct sound of muted whispers
Accompanying the smell of old...
Less natural stupidity
Email
May 5
There has been much in the papers lately about the potential dangers of Artificial Intelligence and the real danger of natural stupidity, mainly...
‘Heaven On Earth’
Put down your weapons
Forget all the hate.
Stop bombs from falling
Before it's too late.
Hold out your arms
To your brothers with love.
Remember God's teachings.
From Heaven above.
Let...
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