Tourist gored in bull run
A 46-year-old tourist from Iceland was gored by a bull in Jávea on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at the beginning of the ‘bous al carrer’...
First turtle nest of the summer
The first loggerhead turtle mother to lay her eggs in the Valencia region this summer chose the beach at Arenales del Sol in Elche.
Marine...
Smokers stubbed out by local police
A cannabis smoking club has been shut down by the local police in Jávea.
The town hall reported on Tuesday that neighbours had been complaining...
Competition brings cheaper high-speed rail travel
The introduction of competition in the high-speed train market has reduced the price of AVE tickets by an average of 27.6% on the Madrid...
Tails up – seahorses back to coastal home
Six seahorses which were recovering from diverse injuries at the Oceanogràfic marine life centre in Valencia have been returned to the sea in Jávea.
A...
Ready for fire season in Alicante province
Alicante provincial government has launched the summer season forest firefighting campaign which runs until September 15.
It includes the setting up of temporary fire stations...
Having a nose for it
The turtle watch campaign – which is being carried out in 80 coastal municipalities along Spain’s Mediterranean – has two new recruits this summer.
The...
It’s turtle time
Loggerhead turtles will be coming ashore to make nests and lay their eggs on Costa Blanca beaches over the coming weeks, biologists have stated.
The...
Huge investment to transform social care
The government has approved a nationwide strategy to change the model of care for dependent people.
Minister for social rights, Pablo Bustinduy said: “The future...
General election – Voting and registration
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June 12
Celebrate the late Harry Shindler’s 'right to vote' campaign by voting in the upcoming General Election.
Another reminder to all British citizens living in...
Costa schools at breaking point, say parents
Overcrowding at primary schools in Orihuela Costa has reached critical mass, prompting parents to call a protest on Monday and the management team of...
Letter writing
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June 12
I’ve noticed a trend in your column over recent months to include very long political letters and, often, heartfelt soliloquies that take up...
Port progress made
The renovation of Puerto Blanco marina in Calpe is progressing well, according to the council.
Marina PortBlanc, the company awarded the concession for the construction...
Precious rain returns to south-east Spain
Healthy amounts of rain have finally fallen in the south-east of Spain, giving a lifeline to trees and plants in the countryside which have...
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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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