Animal rescues
Firemen carried three different rescues of stricken animals in the south of Alicante province this week, including this cat which became trapped in a...
Break-in suspects detained
Three suspects accused of break-ins at stores and hostelry establishments in Torrevieja have been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
A force spokesman noted that they...
Son admits to stabbing dad
A 34-year-old man has admitted to stabbing his own father in a struggle, during which the 68-year-old doctor died.
The incident occurred outside the victim’s...
Energy production ‘all from renewable sources’ in a decade
Valencia president Ximo Puig made the bold statement that the region will be in a position to supply all its energy from renewable sources...
Humanising historic Elche
Transformation of the historic quarter of Elche city centre began on Monday, with work to pedestrianise the Plaza de Baix and the street known...
Spending vow – with a proviso
Ribera Salud has promised to spend more than €1 million on improving the health centre in Guardamar del Segura – but only if their...
Farm worker dies of heatstroke
An alleged gangmaster has been arrested after an illegal worker died of heatstroke on Saturday.
According to state news agency EFE, the victim is 42-year-old...
Flood plan aid for town halls
With the stormy season approaching, the regional government is providing €500,000 so Vega Baja town halls can employ experts to help draw up their...
Fine time for drivers
A ‘mobile’ speed camera has been has been purchased by Torrevieja town hall to dissuade drivers from breaking the speed limit around the town.
Mayor...
Demand for basic services on the coast
Tens of thousands of homes in Orihuela Costa lack basic services, causing enormous problems for residents and leaving visitors feeling conned when they see...
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...
Anguish and financial losses for Costa travellers
Heartbreaking stories from people whose trips to see loved-ones were scuppered by the UK government’s sudden introduction of quarantine measures for Spain have been...
Call for ‘responsibility’ over virus outbreaks
After figures showed that people aged 20-40 accounted for 45% of new cases of Covid-19 recorded over the weekend in the Valencia region, councillor...
Heat alert for Alicante province
Intense heat is set to descend on the south-east of Spain tomorrow (Friday) and continue over the weekend, with warnings issued by state weather...
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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...
