Forest fire ‘has not advanced’
There has been a ‘positive evolution’ overnight in the fight against the devastating wildfire that has burned nearly 4,000 hectares of countryside in the...
Husband under arrest over wife’s death
A 64-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death at her home in Orihuela Costa.
Her 69-year-old husband has been arrested in connection with the...
Funfair finds new home
The funfair in Torrevieja will be moved due to the work being carried out to transform the town’s port area, announced the town hall...
British Ambassador answers readers
Last week, Hugh Elliott, British Ambassador to Spain paid a three-day visit to the Costa Blanca. Despite having a very full and busy agenda...
Convent of Jesus Pobre
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March 23
I am one of five heirs to the monastery of Jesús Pobre, a 17th century building, amortised in 1836 by Mendizábal. When my...
Motorway dangers
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March 23
Thank you for the reminder on motorway driving (CBN March 17-23, Costa Living page 3).
May I recommend a continuation of such articles dealing...
Thank you Specsavers
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March 22
Dear Editor,
I am writing to say how very pleased I am with the extremely professional service I received from one of your advertisers...
Waiting times hit three-year low
Operation waiting times have been reduced to the lowest level in three years in the Valencia region, according to figures released this week by...
Jávea to ban ‘party boats’ off its coast
Offshore parties in Jávea's secluded bays are set to be silenced via new bylaws set up by the local beaches and environment department.
Well over...
President on the spot
Costa Blanca News has interviewed regional president Ximo Puig, asking about a range of issues which affect residents' lives.
Sr Puig has given his view...
Action plan over rising boar numbers
Rapidly increasing populations of wild boar in different parts of the Valencia region are causing traffic accidents, ruining farmers' crops and having an impact...
Valencia region exports on the up
Exports from the Valencia region increased by 13.2% in January compared with the same month last year, according to figures released by the ministry...
Campervans and a ‘Bad Friday’
February 20
Moraira
Dear Editor,
The Friday outdoor market car park in Moraira is being used as a caravan park, at the last count there was over...
Public transport in the Alicante area
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March 15
Torrevieja
CBN 10-16 March 2023 has several articles about Public Transport (PT) – some comments are in order:
Airport bus C6 – It is of...
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Tony Matthews news from the Olympics
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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