New chief for Torrevieja’s A&E department
Following reports of long waits at the A&E department at Torrevieja hospital, the regional health department has said they have taken on additional doctors...
Rollercoaster electricity prices continue
The wholesale energy price in Spain continues to fluctuate wildly.
Today (Wednesday) householders signed up to the regulated tariff (PVPC) will pay an average of...
Bridge repair work starts
Work is underway to repair the bridge on the N-332 in Torrevieja which was damaged when a truck transporting a vehicle with a crane...
Property assessed after partial collapse
The façade of two-storey building in Almoradí town centre collapsed into the street on Sunday.
A spokesman for the provincial fire brigade reported that a...
Hospital extension project launched
The contract to extend Marina Baixa hospital in Villajoyosa has been put out to tender by the regional government for almost €60 million, announced...
Tests for UK travel start tomorrow
People travelling to the UK from any country will need to take a pre-departure test from tomorrow (December 7).
According to the UK’s Department of...
Solar panels power water supply for Jávea homes
A new solar panel plant on Jávea water board office's roof will generate enough electricity to cover the supply to taps in over 7,000...
Cannabis clubs closed
National Police have shut down five cannabis associations in Denia and arrested the 14 people running them for alleged small scale drug dealing.
Full report...
Water woe
Brown, cloudy water coming out of taps in the Vall de Pop is 'not fit to drink', local councils have warned residents.
According to Parcent...
‘Incredible’ employment figures hailed
Unemployment in Spain fell by the largest ever number for a month of November, 74,381, and the number of workers making social security contributors...
Double Taxation
Email
November 28
Dear Editor,
I wish Rob Bacon good luck with his double taxation processing.
When it is approved, it may not be the end of his...
Access for disabled
Email
November 25
Dear Editor,
Torrevieja and surrounding areas is a disgrace for disabled people with wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Some bars have added the obligatory ramp but...
Wheelchair access
Rojales
November 26
Dear Editor,
There is a lack of wheel chair off and on ramps on pavements in the Rojales urbanisations.
I am confined to a wheelchair...
Infections rise hits hospitals
The increase in Covid-19 infections is starting to affect the running of some hospitals in the Valencia region.
The number of people being treated in...
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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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