Good wood for emergencies
People affected by natural disasters in the Valencia region – such as forest fires or floods – will be able to use emergency wooden...
At the ready
A large-scale emergency response drill took place in Cala Finestrat on Tuesday lunchtime.
It involved the fire brigade, National Police, Guardia Civil, Benidorm Red Cross,...
Threat of industrial action marks May Day
Union leaders have warned of an autumn of discontent if an agreement cannot be reached this month with business representatives over salary rises.
They noted...
Over quarter of a million take the train in three months
Rail passengers between Denia and Benidorm have multiplied since the line’s train service reopened earlier this year, proving the coast’s huge demand for public...
Movie producer eyes up Alicante
Film producer Rafael Primorac has visited Alicante’s Ciudad de la Luz film studios.
He told reporters that he in ‘very interested’ in making two productions,...
Teulada wildfire – update
The provincial fire service reported that the fire which broke out at Cala Llebeig in Teulada – and led to the evacuation of homes...
Jávea anti-bull run campaigners hand in petition
A petition calling for an end to bull-runs in Jávea handed in this week has netted over 60,000 signatures – more than twice the...
Forage shortage
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April 23
Dear Sir,
Daily I hear on the Spanish news channels that Spain is suffering a drought and that fruit and vegetables are getting more...
Cost of Living
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April 25
Dear Editor,
We all knew at the beginning why fuel, supermarket shopping, in fact most things went up.
Now that things have settled down and...
UK alert system
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April 26
Co. Down, N. Ireland
Dear Editor,
"To those in power, it seems obvious that the population must be cajoled and manipulated, frightened and kept in...
Ouigo at the ready
Low fare, high-speed train (AVE) company Ouigo was due to start operating on the Madrid-Alicante line yesterday (Thursday), with one-way tickets from as little...
Sizzling Saturday on the way
While southern Spain has been sweltering in record temperatures for the month of April, the hottest day for most of Alicante province will not...
Scooter burns
A mobility scooter went up in smoke in Benidorm on Wednesday afternoon.
A spokesman for the provincial fire brigade explained the vehicle was completely destroyed...
Well, well
A grant of €59,000 has been stumped up by the provincial government for repairs on the ancient snow well which lies just below the...
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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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