Drowning tragedy in Guardamar
A couple drowned in the sea at Guardamar del Segura yesterday (Tuesday) at around 14.50.
The tragedy occurred during heavy seas, with currents whipped up...
Irish national arrested over drug feud kidnapping
An Irish national was among 10 people arrested in connection with a robbery of marijuana between gangs which culminated in a kidnapping, reported the...
Motorway blaze
A fire broke out in the trailer of an HGV on the A-7 in Elche causing the partial closure of the motorway in the...
Spending spree approved
Torrevieja town hall has given final approval to its plan to spend €79.3 million on projects around the municipality.
The schemes include repaving and repairing...
Beach access ramp rebuilt
Pedestrian access to Las Villas beach from Calle Olas in Pilar de la Horadada has been reopened, announced the town hall.
The ramp and staircase...
Valencia relaxes business aid restrictions
Businesses and self-employed people in the region now have an extra opportunity to apply for aid from the regional government, now that restrictions on...
Coast residents revolt
Orihuela Costa residents staged a noisy protest this morning, banging pots and pans to voice their long-standing dissatisfaction with the council’s management of this...
“Group immunity for October”, says Puig
Valencia president Ximo Puig reported that the region will reach ‘group immunity’ from Covid-19 before the public bank holiday for Valencia day, which is...
Green light for fully vaccinated travellers
Passengers fully vaccinated with vaccines authorised by the EMA and FDA in Spain and the rest of Europe will be able to travel to...
HMS TRENT arrives in Cartagena
On her first visit to Spain, the British Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS TRENT is spending this week in the port of Cartagena, reported...
Dual carriageway from the city to the coast
Regional president Ximo Puig has announced investments in the Vega Baja, including €30 million towards turning the CV-95 Orihuela city to Torrevieja road into...
Drive through Covid tests by airport
A drive-through Covid-19 testing facility has been opened 10 minutes from Alicante-Elche airport.
The service has been set up by the Ribera group which manages...
Lost cash returned thanks to ‘Good Samaritan’
A man who lost over €500 had it returned to him in Pilar de la Horadada, reported the local police.
Full report in Friday’s Costa...
Drone to catch dumpers
Police in Orihuela Costa are stepping up their checks to prevent garden cuttings and other belongings from being dumped in the streets, by using...
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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...
