Denia aims to be a ‘pensioner-friendly town’
Denia council has launched a three-year action plan to improve quality of life for the over-65s.
Nearly one in five residents in the municipality is...
Monuments to be restored for public use
Villajoyosa mayor Andreu Verdú announced that this year the council will restore two well-known monuments – the Villa Giacomina and Malladeta tower (interior) –...
‘I am old, but I’m not an idiot’
Pressure is growing on banks to guarantee an over-the-counter service for the elderly and people who are unable to access or use online services.
The...
‘Treasure trove’ found in Benitachell caves
A hoard of ancient coins has been unearthed in a coastal cave in Benitachell.
The town hall reported that it was a ‘very important archaeological...
Investments and tax breaks promised in Jávea
Jávea town hall has given more information about its proposed budget for 2022.
One of the eye-catching points is the ‘general reduction’ of property tax...
Pedestrian friendly town centre project unveiled
Investments in public works totalling almost €3.5 million this year have been announced by Rojales town hall.
They include resurfacing roads, replacing drinking water and...
Police clamp down on cannabis clubs
A total of 10 people have been arrested at a cannabis club in Alfaz del Pí.
A spokesman for the National Police said they face...
UK to remove all restrictions for eligible vaccinated arrivals
All Covid testing requirements will be removed for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals to the UK from February 11, with only a Passenger Locator Form...
Roman home being readied for visitors
Excavations have begun of a Roman house at the Molinete hill in Cartagena.
The remains will be incorporated into the visit to the Roman Forum...
Building a memorial to the disappeared
More victims of Franco’s fascist regime have been located in the cemetery at Paterna in Valencia province.
Regional councillor for transparency and democratic quality, Rosa...
Gas bottles on roof a ‘danger to life’
Following a tip-off from concerned residents, National Police have charged two people with endangering life and taking a ‘catastrophic risk’ by storing 95 butane...
British population on the rise
Torrevieja council has released provisional population figures for the municipality which show that Britons still make up the largest foreign community in the town...
Suspected bank robbers arrested
Five suspected Italian bank robbers have been detained by the National Police.
They were based in Orihuela Costa at the time of the arrests.
Full report...
Sea chase leads to large drugs haul
A ‘luxury’ yacht boarded by Alicante Guardia Civil was found to be carrying 810 kilos of hashish.
A force spokesman explained that the 15-metre-long vessel...
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Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
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