Stricter policing of nightspots announced
Valencia president Ximo Puig has announced a ‘mobilisation of the security forces’ to guarantee that ‘nightlife’ customers and businesses are observing the regulations brought...
Battle to resolve ITV ‘chaos’
The threat of further strikes may have been averted but drivers are still affected by severe delays to get appointments for ITV (MOT) motor...
Cheap AVE set for Elche and Murcia
Low-cost, high-speed train (AVE) operator Ouigo has been granted provisional authorisation to provide service on the Madrid-Elche-Murcia line, foreseeably in the first half of...
Town hall back open for business
San Fulgencio council’s offices have moved back into the town hall following over two years of work on the building in the Plaza de...
Poppy Appeal launch at the weekend
The launch of the Royal British Legion 2023 Poppy Appeal will take place in Benidorm on Saturday (October 14).
The parade of Standards will be...
Riverside project ready
The contract to completely remodel the Malecon del Soto riverside esplanade in Rojales has been awarded and work is due to start between late...
Valencia region is now ‘low risk’
The incidence of Covid-19 in the Valencia region dropped below 50 cases for every 100,000 inhabitants this week – and stood at 44.71 in...
Future park land saved
Ecologists and residents are celebrating after the Supreme Court dismissed another appeal by businesses against the protection of land in the Sierra Escalona.
The natural...
Terrace smoking ban set to end
Hospitality sector business owners in the Valencia region will be able to decide whether they want to allow smoking on their outside terraces, as...
New government announced by PM
Returning Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez revealed the make-up of the new government of Spain on Monday.
He said ministers had been chosen to ‘provide stability...
Calling in the cavalry – ITV reinforcements being hired
Measures to address the difficulty of obtaining appointments for ITV (MOT) vehicle inspections have been approved, now that industrial action to demand equal pay...
Cash for capital of culture activities
There is set to be a bumper cultural programme this year in Guardamar del Segura, with €100,000 from the regional government to bolster the...
Going nuts about nougat
Spain goes nutty about nougat at Christmas – and the traditional producers in Jijona in Alicante province are working flat out to provide enough...
Keep your eyes peeled for teal
Construction of a new observation tower and rewilding of an old irrigation pond have been completed at El Hondo natural park.
They are part of...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
