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Cliff path peril

Orihuela Costa residents are demanding action to mend a treacherous section of the cliffside path to La Caleta beach, which has gone unrepaired for...

Land acquired for cycle path

Alfaz council now have the necessary land along the CV-753 – the Cami Vell d’Altea – for the construction of a bike lane and...

‘Go-fast’ narco boats seized

A gang which used speedboats to traffic drugs along the whole Mediterranean coast has been caught in a joint operation by the authorities. Vessels and...

Swapping grapes for solar panels

Wine chiefs have claimed that traditional vineyards in Alicante province are under threat from solar power. They noted that the number of landowners putting in...

Putting an end to septic tanks

Septic tanks have no place on the Montgó mountain, says Denia council – and it plans to get rid of all of them. Full report...

Allotments for urbanisations

Allotments are being prepared so that residents will be able grow their own fruit and vegetables in San Fulgencio. A total of 68 plots of...

Biker gang busted

A chapter of an outlaw motorcycle club allegedly involved in drug dealing has been disbanded by the Guardia Civil in Alicante province. Officers rounded up...

All things being equal

On International Women’s Day yesterday (March 8) vice-president of the Valencia region, Mónica Oltra gave details of the law of equality between woman and...

Hospitals start recovery plans

Local health departments around the Valencia region are rescheduling operations and appointments that had been cancelled. The move comes as the number of admissions of...

Celebrating women’s day

Town halls all over Alicante province have been marking International Women’s Day today – March 8. More in Friday’s Costa Blanca News – available from...

Protection for swimmers

A three-kilometre-long swimming area is to be created off the Alicante coast. A spokesman for Alicante city hall reported that buoys will be installed in...

Plan to ‘abolish prostitution’ in the Valencia region

Two working groups are being set up by the Valencia government to draw up a plan to ‘abolish the sex trade’ in the region. Councillor...

Here’s to another 50 years!

Email March 2 Dear Editor Relocating to another country can be both exciting and challenging. It’s exciting, due to all of the new experiences to be had,...

Dog attack on urbanisation

Email February 21 Dear Editor, My daughter was attacked whilst riding her scooter on our urbanisation by a Belgian alsatian. The local police attended and made a...

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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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