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‘Special measures’ bring down waiting times

Average waiting times for operations in the Valencia region were reduced by 10 days in November to 88 days. The biggest improvement when compared with...

Voting in Rojales

Email Dec 15 Dear all, By now, British citizens resident in Spain for at least three years should have received a letter giving two options to be...

Rubbish collection

Email Villamartin December 19 Dear Editor, I agree with M and M Wheatcroft's letter in CBN Dec16/22 last week. I have informed my council that I have a mattress...

Christmas Wish List

By David Whitney c 2022 Dear Jesus I'm writing this letter Last year I wrote Santa one too But he couldn't assist with my wish list That's why...

Christmas on the beach

It is going to be a warm, sunny Christmas in Alicante province, according to state weather agency AEMET. A high pressure weather system is set...

Extra spending on Benissa bypass

Additional works for ease of access from the new Benissa bypass have been agreed at a cost of €20 million, nearly five months after...

Cycling’s coming home

The tour of Valencia region cycling race of 2023 will start in Orihuela on February 1, it was announced on Wednesday. A presentation of Valencia's...

Airport to get new short-stay parking area

A NEW short stay parking area for dropping off or picking up passengers at Elche-Alicante airport will be finished in the spring. The €425,000 job...

A Roman surprise

An ancient Roman cistern has been discovered in Santa Pola during work to demolish the disused Red Cross building in Viguetas. The town hall was...

Spain bids to host 2030 World Cup

The government is stumping up €7.5 million to support the candidature of Spain, Portugal and Ukraine to host the 2030 football World Cup. The funding...

Stag party ‘stamp’ removed after four years

A Polish man named Tomek made headlines around the world in 2018 when a group of Britons on a stag party in Benidorm offered...

Robot friend for housing project residents

A prototype robot to help look after people has been presented by Alicante city hall. Designed by local business Bumerani, Temi the robot employs artificial...

First Spanish rocket launch scheduled

The first Spanish-built rocket to be launched into orbit is scheduled for either March or April 2023, depending on the weather, from the base...

Safer shopping for Christmas

The National Police’s annual safe shopping campaign for Christmas is in full swing. A force spokesman in Alicante said their different stations around the province...

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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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