Curtains for cannabis club
The operators of a cannabis club have been arrested for peddling drugs.
Officers raided the premises in Almoradí, along with two homes in Daya Nueva...
Call to end reliance on residential tourism
The regional government’s Plan Vega Renhace to regenerate the Vega Baja area has concerned associations of ecologists and residents who fear some of its...
A feast from the Far East
Following years of negotiations, months of preparations and weeks of eager anticipation, the ‘Guerreros de Xi'an’ exhibition about China was inaugurated at the Alicante...
Organic operation – bins to separate waste
A new ‘door-to-door’ service to collect organic waste from restaurants, bars and hotels has been launched in Torrevieja.
Councillor for rubbish and street cleaning María...
More information – exercise and walks from Saturday (May 2)
The government has given more information about their system for talking exercise during the state of emergency.
The new regulations come into force tomorrow (May...
Guardia Civil open Orihuela Costa office
A Guardia Civil office for reporting crimes has been opened at the security and emergencies centre in Orihuela Costa, announced the town hall on...
Russian mafia swoop
National Police have taken down a large Russian speaking, high risk, organised crime network involved in corruption and money laundering
Full report in today’s Costa...
Extreme flooding risk highlighted
Around 50% of the Vega Baja is at risk of flooding, according to the regional government – making it one of the most flood-prone...
Extension of mask use rejected in Valencia
With some regional governments in Spain now making it obligatory to wear masks in almost all situations outside the home, Valencia president Ximo Puig...
Drones at the double to stop drownings
THIS summer’s rescue drone service to help lifeguards prevent people from drowning in the sea was presented in Orihuela Costa on Friday.
Following a press...
Rojales reopens historic bridge
The Carlos III stone bridge in the centre of Rojales has reopened to pedestrians and traffic following restoration work on the 17th century monument.
Full...
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...
Torrevieja on ice
Torrevieja town hall is installing a ‘natural’ ice rink in the town centre.
Deputy mayor Rosario Martínez Chazarra noted that it will be ready to...
Nazi gang brought down – weapons seized
Members of a ‘paramilitary’ neo-Nazi organisation have been arrested in provinces around Spain, including Alicante.
One of the leaders had called for the setting up...
POPULAR NEWS
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...
