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Dogs rescued from a watery grave

The Guardia Civil are trying to identify the owner of two dogs which officers rescued from drowning in an irrigation pool in Mula (Murcia). They...

Clamping down on counterfeit

Aladdin’s caves of suspected counterfeit goods have been located in Benidorm. A National Police spokesman said officers inspected ‘various shops’ and seized 3,500 items, including...

New healthcare committee set up for Torrevieja area

A health committee has been created for the Torrevieja hospital catchment area, but local campaigners have expressed their frustration at being excluded from the...

Turtles on the charge

A total of seven young loggerhead turtles have been released into the sea in Denia. They formed part of a nest found at Playa de...

12 sea deaths in the first 10 days of June

Two more bathers have died in the sea – and a total of 12 people have now perished off Costa Blanca beaches since June...

Lifeline for the Iberian Lynx

The population of the Iberian lynx has passed the figure of 2,000, according to the latest figures provided by the government. The ministry for the...

Bringing back the bearded vulture

Three young bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) – also known as the lammergeyer – have been released as part of a reintroduction programme at the...

10 sea deaths in the first eight days of June

A total of 10 people have now died in the sea at Costa Blanca beaches since June 1. In the latest tragedy an 18-year-old had...

Doctor shortage set to hit the health service this summer

The health service in the Valencia region is bracing for a difficult summer. Regional councillor for health, Marciano Gómez said on Wednesday that the national...

Car full of cannabis collared

Local police found numerous bin bags full of marijuana stuffed into the back of a car which a patrol stopped after seeing it make...

Rare species may be recovering in Mar Menor

The first dives to monitor seahorses and fan mussels in the Mar Menor has found dozens of young examples, raising hopes for the conservation...

Giving a second life to beach paraphernalia

Benidorm town hall has launched a pioneering initiative to promote the circular economy on its beaches, giving new life to beach paraphernalia from tourists...

Suspect arrested for jihadism-related offences

A man was arrested on suspicion of being a member of a jihadist organisation in Teulada on Monday, in a National Police operation on...

Spain to treat Gazan children diagnosed with cancer and trauma

PM Pedro Sánchez and health minister Mónica García held a meeting in Madrid this week with Hans Kluge, regional director of the World Health...

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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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