Couple arrested for violent muggings
A dozen violent muggings committed against elderly people in various provinces have been attributed to two suspects detained in Crevillente.
A Guardia Civil spokesman said...
Tax hike protest takes over town
Over 600 residents took to the streets in Benissa on Friday to protest over what they call 'brutal' property tax (IBI) hikes on the...
Wanted ‘forger’ was heading to London
A wanted man from Ukraine who was about to fly to London has been arrested at Alicante-Elche airport.
A National Police spokesman explained that they...
Aid for an ancient shrimp
Considered to be the oldest known animal species on Earth, a project is being carried out in Alicante to preserve the European tadpole shrimp...
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November 19
Hi there,
I wrote this lighthearted verse on my 77th birthday today -- us oldies rise early. It might appeal to some of your...
Internet searches prove costly
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November 15
San Miguel de Salinas
Hi Dave,
I am contacting you regarding your article in the Costa Blanca News 3/9 November.
The Guardia Civil appear to think...
Holiday home watch service reminder
The San Fulgencio local police service to keep an eye on homes while residents are away is still available, reminded a spokesman for the...
Unprecedented success unveiled
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November 20
A heart-warming thank you and huge congratulations to everyone that participated at the The Wellbeing Health Beauty & Lifestyle Expo on November 17...
Stand against gender violence
Costa town halls are organising events to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women tomorrow (November 25), with more women having...
‘Mercurial’ sect leader detained
National Police have arrested the leader of a spiritual community in Murcia region who allegedly used coercive manipulation techniques, including psychoactive drugs, to get...
Tip-off leads to drug farm
An anonymous tip-off from a member of the public led to the discovery of a cannabis farm containing more than 700 plants.
A Guardia Civil...
Seeing the future in Benidorm
Test flights for drones in built-up urban environments have been taking place in Benidorm this week.
They have been carried out by the European Commission’s...
‘Sleepers’ arrested for stealing from safes
Five suspects have been arrested for hiding in high-end stores before closing time and stealing money from safes during the evening.
A National Police spokesman...
Rope rescue following home well fall
A 64-year-old man had to be rescued by the fire service after he fell down a well inside his own home.
The incident occurred in...
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Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
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After three full days of competition, up to midnight on...
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