New traffic radar devices for Benidorm
The installation of nine radar speed devices across Benidorm this week – which are due to start functioning on Monday – has caused controversy.
Residents...
Fugitive caught following a chase in Benidorm
A 58-year-old Belgian has been arrested in Benidorm on a European arrest warrant.
A spokesman for the National Police said the fugitive tried to escape...
Summer cove access limited for drivers
High season numbers on some of the most popular coves along Jávea’s coastline will be strictly controlled this summer to ensure visitors’ safety.
Security measures...
Computer shop couple collared
A couple who run a computer shop in Torrevieja have been arrested in connection with burglaries of rural homes in Guardamar del Segura and...
Beach proposal over face masks
The Valencia region has proposed that the new normality law (Ley de Nueva Normalidad) – which came into force last week – should be...
Fire brigade rescue service on alert
Alicante provincial fire service reported that they have carried out five different rescue operations so far over the bank holiday weekend to help injured...
Additional vaccines arrive – residents are being contacted for their jabs
Regional president Ximo Puig revealed yesterday (Thursday) that around 120,000 extra doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine were due to arrive in the Valencia region...
Appeal from UK police
Surrey Police have asked for help in finding Edmund Rose from Headley in the UK, who they believe could have travelled to Spain.
Edmund, aged...
Burgled Britons help to catch suspect
The Guardia Civil have arrested a man who was recorded on security cameras as he broke into the home of a British couple in...
Now the UK has left the EU
Email
March 20
The Spanish newspapers report many new problems for British Expatriates in Spain – or those planning to move here – as the UK...
Not cricket
Email
March 23
Sir,
May I through your columns, bring the attention of cricket lovers everywhere to the growing menace which is sadly affecting the hallowed game...
Royal Decree 689 – 1987
Email
March 21
Dear Editor,
Brexit is blocking execution of my wife’s will. Because Spain is retrospectively applying Royal Decree 689/1978 that required foreign buyers purchasing property...
Spain’s female front line
The new line-up of the Spanish government’s four vice-presidents was notable for them all being female, and hailed as ‘a moment of pride for...
Embassy advises Britons over 90-day rule
Following unsubstantiated reports in UK tabloids about Spanish police looking to round up Britons who are in the country illegally, the British Embassy has...
COSTA BLANCA NEWS
Agency to police town planning abuses
The statutes of the land protection agency – which is being set up by the regional government and will be based in Elche –...
