Bid to reduce ‘tragic’ drowning death toll
With 24 people already dead by drowning in the Valencia region so far this year, the regional government has launched a campaign to make...
Vega Baja bucks housing construction trend
Construction of new homes fell in most parts of Alicante province in the second quarter, but overall remained on the same level as this...
Squatters thwarted in Jávea
Quick action by the Guardia Civil prevented a resident’s home from being squatted in Jávea by five people – several of whom were British.
A...
Turtle tries – and may try again
A loggerhead turtle attempted to lay its eggs at La Mata beach at the weekend – but returned to the sea after she was...
Insects to help with recycling
The development of a new waste management system which uses insects to accelerate the breakdown of plastic refuse is being funded by the Valencia...
Dating site scam shut down
A gang that allegedly made over a million euros by extorting people using dating websites has been disbanded by the Guardia Civil, with all...
Holidaymaker feels the heat
A young woman hiking Jávea's Granadella castle trail had to be rescued after suffering suspected heatstroke, according to the Red Cross.
She had made the...
Crackdown on banned pesticides
The Guardia Civil have coordinated with Europol in the fight against irregular use of pesticides to seize over 23 tonnes of produce that is...
Free beach bus is back
A shuttle-bus service to Benitachell's Cala del Moraig beach is now up and running for its second summer – again free of charge, but...
Benidorm set to ‘twin’ with Ukraine spa town
Mayor of Benidorm Toni Pérez welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Kulchinsky, mayor of Truskavest on Wednesday.
They discussed Benidorm’s tourism management model in the hope...
‘Funny money’ found in Benidorm
A wave of counterfeit €10 notes has hit many of the businesses and establishments in the municipality, according to a warning put out by...
Naked driver’s horn problem
In the early hours of Sunday in Crevillente, two local police officers were getting into their patrol vehicle outside the station, when a car...
Devastating forest fire hits Valencia
Firefighters have managed to halt the spread of the forest fire which broke out in Venta del Moro near Requena in Valencia province on...
British fugitive caught in Alicante
The suspected leader of a gang dealing cocaine across a wide area of the south of England has been arrested in Benidorm, the Guardia...
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The 2024 Summer Olympics
Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
Photo: @simonebiles
After three full days of competition, up to midnight on...
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