Banks and cash machines
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February 13
Dear editor,
Normally when I need cash to pay tradesmen and the like, I nip to the nearest ATM and withdraw cash to settle...
Battle Cry
A poem about the Russia/Ukraine conflict by Fiona Whyte.
Weeks of talks to broker an agreement
Leaders meet and argue for settlement
One party believes they are...
Logistics centres ready to operate
The Valencia government is opening three logistics centres to channel humanitarian aid to Ukraine, with the one in Alicante province at the former Ciudad...
Mobile phone users
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March 6
Now I've seen it all. Warning lights at the edge of zebra crossings so that phone users looking down at their phones don't...
River rewilding work on the way
Work to rewild the mouth of the River Vinalopó is going to be undertaken by Elche city hall and the regional government to prevent...
Aid from Alicante
Two Costa residents are heading to camps set up at Ukraine border crossings.
On Wednesday morning, Altea businesswoman Jacqui Birch – accompanied by chef Dani...
Ready to protect rural land
The regional land protection agency (AVPT) opened for business in Elche on Wednesday.
It will take over exclusive responsibility for protecting the legality of urban...
Paddy’s parade is back
Orihuela Costa will be decked out in green for its Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations on Thursday, March 17, following a two-year hiatus due to...
Alicante to house war refugees
Spain is preparing to receive at least 12,000 refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine at three specially-adapted centres – in addition to those housed...
Electricity price hits new record high
The wholesale price of electricity hit its highest ever level in Spain on Tuesday – which was an average of €544.98/MWh during that day.
This...
‘Floating fire escape’ planned for Jávea bay
A giant inflatable platform with space for up to 600 people is to be set up in Jávea's Granadella Bay to evacuate residents in...
In a hole
A 19-year-old youth – accused of stealing material from a building site – allegedly crashed his vehicle into a gaping hole as he tried...
Roman relic resurfaces
A 1,800-year-old Roman amphora was recovered from the bottom of Santa Pola bay last Thursday, where it was discovered 12 metres under the surface...
Bid to give more protection to cetaceans
Reducing the speed of maritime traffic will help reduce deaths of whales through ship strikes and improve their ability to communicate.
Regional councillor for the...
COSTA BLANCA
Tony Matthews news from the Olympics
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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