Computer shop couple collared
A couple who run a computer shop in Torrevieja have been arrested in connection with burglaries of rural homes in Guardamar del Segura and...
Beach proposal over face masks
The Valencia region has proposed that the new normality law (Ley de Nueva Normalidad) – which came into force last week – should be...
Additional vaccines arrive – residents are being contacted for their jabs
Regional president Ximo Puig revealed yesterday (Thursday) that around 120,000 extra doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine were due to arrive in the Valencia region...
Appeal from UK police
Surrey Police have asked for help in finding Edmund Rose from Headley in the UK, who they believe could have travelled to Spain.
Edmund, aged...
Burgled Britons help to catch suspect
The Guardia Civil have arrested a man who was recorded on security cameras as he broke into the home of a British couple in...
Embassy advises Britons over 90-day rule
Following unsubstantiated reports in UK tabloids about Spanish police looking to round up Britons who are in the country illegally, the British Embassy has...
British arrivals sent home from Alicante airport
Dozens of British passengers arriving at Alicante-Elche airport have been escorted back onto a plane and returned to the UK after being refused entry...
A bridge too far
A bridge collapsed when a cement mixer tried to cross the River Segura in rural Murcia on Monday.
The driver, who is a resident of...
Increased vigilance to prevent Easter forest fires
The regional government has activated an emergency plan to prevent forest fires occurring over the Easter holidays.
It runs until April 12.
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Huge spend to convert old railway lines for leisure
The Valencia government is investing more than €75 million in developing and improving 224 kilometres of ‘vía verde’ greenways and cycle/pedestrian paths throughout the...
Health department offers vaccination certificate
People who have been inoculated against Covid-19 will be able to download a vaccination certificate, reported the regional health department.
Regional councillor for health Ana...
Art forgeries seized by Valencia police
Regional police officers from Valencia have impounded three paintings – deemed to be forgeries – which were on sale on the black market for...
Easter lifeguard services start this weekend
Orihuela and Torrevieja town halls both reported that their services will operate from 11.00 to 19.00.
More in tomorrow’s Costa Blanca News – available from...
Police hunt hit and run driver
A cyclist was run over by a driver who fled the scene at the roundabout by Torrevieja hospital on Thursday, reported the town hall.
The...
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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...
