Suspects arrested for break-ins
Three suspects – thought to be behind at least 15 offences, including 10 break-ins and five counts of fraud or theft by deception –...
Free wi-fi for public areas
Jávea town hall is installing free wi-fi points in the historic town centre and the Duanes and Arenal areas.
Councillor for new technologies, Ximo Segarra...
Shot in the arm for vital service
The regional government is stumping up €5.1 million this year to modernise infrastructure used by forest firefighters.
Regional councillor for the interior and justice, Gabriela...
Woman ‘rescued’ following floor collapse
A pensioner was treated for shock by the emergency services following the partial collapse of a floor in her house in Cocentaina.
Full report in...
Travel to Spain made easier for British families
British youngsters aged between 12 and 17 years old no longer have to show a Covid vaccination certificate to enter Spain.
The changes came into...
Bank charges
Via website
January 31
Dear Editor,
I recently sold a property in Spain and was charged €1,000 to lodge a euro draft and transfer the euros to...
The journey of my lost purse – Moraira to Largs, Scotland
Via website
January 28
Moraira
Dear Editor,
There are really great people in this world and on this occasion I believe it’s someone in the Moraira area. Almost...
Hikers find buried bodies
The corpses of two people – a man and a woman who appeared to have died violent deaths – have been discovered near a...
A gent of football
Email
February 5
Valencia
Dear Editor,
A couple of weeks ago the Spanish Real Madrid footballer Gento died at the age of 88, leading to many tributes in...
Sacred siesta
A new bylaw to regulate matters of social coexistence is due to come into force in Santa Pola soon, announced the town hall.
Amongst the...
Cliff-top viewpoint under construction
A €129,502 project to construct a new vantage point and picnic area on the coast in Benitachell is underway.
Full report in Friday’s Costa Blanca...
Outdoor mask rule ended
The obligation to wear a face mask outdoors was withdrawn on Thursday after the amendment was published in the official state bulletin on Wednesday.
However,...
‘Seabed’ solution for animals
Dead sea plants that wash up on Marina Alta shores in huge piles are being used as bedding for horses and farm livestock.
A scheme...
No agreement in sight over minimum wage increase
Unions and business leaders are at loggerheads over the government’s proposal to raise the basic minimum wage to €1,000 a month.
The CCOO union has...
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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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