Social media and religious communities are not competitors for our beliefs
Ely, Cambs
February 11
A Church of England bishop in England has said that it is a ‘delusion’ that social media can replace religious communities. This...
Objections registered over Escalona campsite plan
Environmental association Amigos de Sierra Escalona and a San Miguel de Salinas residents’ association have registered objections over the project to construct a campsite...
Our man in China
VALENCIA president Ximo Puig is visiting China this week to sign trade deals and promote investment from Asia’s economic powerhouse.
A twinning agreement is in...
Forgery racket uncovered
A TOTAL of 36 forgeries of works of art by Valencian masters have been seized by the regional police force.
More in Friday’s Costa Blanca...
Watchtower brothel shame
ONE of the historic watchtowers in Elche has been converted into a brothel, a leading local lawyer was appalled to discover.
Full report in today’s...
Dog kills owner
A 70-year old man has been killed by his own dog which was kept locked up for long periods at a rural property.
Full story...
Poem
Happy Christmas
‘Twas many thousand years ago
When ancient man sat in the snow
And pondered on the length of day
Not knowing what we know today
He’d noticed...
Fine wine on the way
THE REGULATORY board for the protected designation of origin (DOP) for Alicante wines has classified the 2015 harvest as being of ‘very good’ quality.
Full...
Hospital patient numbers down – new cases up
The number of ‘active’ cases of coronavirus in the Valencia region has gone up after 246 new infections were reported today by the regional...
Latest virus figures given for Valencia region
Councillor for health in Valencia region, Ana Barceló gave a press conference at midday today (Thursday) to report the figures relating to the coronavirus...
New hope for expat voters
FORMAL legal proceedings were launched in the High Court in London on Wednesday against the UK Government over its decision to exclude up to...
Park fence on track
By Dave Jones
THE €20,000 fence which is being constructed in La Mata-Torrevieja natural park to prevent people walking along the protected shore of La...
Dachshund
Email: casaderisas184@icloud.com
April 3
La Siesta ,
Torrevieja
Hi,
Just over two weeks ago we lost our beloved Toby, mini Dachshund. We have had him for 11.75 years, 24/7.
Never...
The European Union
Email
Valencia, March 20
When the Covid-19 epidemic got hold in Europe and vaccines were rapidly invented to counteract it, the European Commission told the individual...
COSTA BLANCA
Cherry farmers’ plea for help
Torrential rain this year destroyed most of the cherry crop, leaving farmers out of pocket and supermarket shelves empty.
Farmers in the Marina Alta valleys...
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