Two giants of sport have left us
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January 9
Anna, Valencia
Sometimes you hear that someone that you have never met has passed away, but it still makes your heart miss a beat.
This...
Deal struck to improve conditions for firefighters
Following warnings that the Valencia region was not prepared to face what could be one of the worst ever summers for forest fires, president...
Observe nature and help science
A mobile phone application to ‘monitor the life cycle of plants’ has been launched by the government science investigation agency (CSIC).
According to the CSIC,...
Wildlife recovery centre extended
The Santa Faz wildlife recovery centre in Alicante has been extended with a new building that includes two operating theatres, a room for taking...
Violent Briton traced to urbanisation
A British fugitive, wanted by the authorities in the UK for causing injuries, making death threats and criminal damage, has been arrested in San...
Plant saved from the precipice
A plan to restore the population of a plant called Silene hifacensis in the Valencia region has been so successful that the species is...
PLD Space wins European Space Agency contract
Elche-based company PLD Space has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the development of a payload accommodation system on their...
TV Guide reaction
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February 23
Hi,
Thank you so much for the fast response to your readers’ comments on the TV listings. This shows true customer service. For me,...
Council presents beefed up rubbish service
Calpe town hall has unveiled the municipality’s new rubbish collection and street cleaning service, which has been renewed for the next nine years at...
Unravelling Roman mysteries in Alfaz
Excavation work has confirmed the existence of a ‘torcularium’ – for making oil or wine – at the Villa Romana site near the coast...
Heaven’s bells!
The bells are back.
Jávea town hall revealed that three of the four incumbents of the tower of San Bartolomé church have been restored –...
Vega Baja hospital parking
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March 3
Dear Sir
After living in Spain for near on 18 years plus operating a small business until retirement, I am used to the fact...
Historic reforestation project
‘The biggest and most ambitious environmental project for over a century in the sand dunes of Guardamar del Segura’ will begin next year, the...
PIOC Annual General Meeting
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Partido Independencia Orihuela Costa (PIOC), is holding its first Annual General Meeting on February 9 at 18.00 at The Emerald Isle, La Florida.
If you...
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Builder accused of aiding burglary of new homes
National Police have arrested a builder and his alleged accomplices for stealing domestic appliances from new homes that were almost finished.
The five suspects, all...
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