Britons collared for posting pot abroad
The Guardia Civil have arrested three Britons in Rojales for allegedly growing marijuana and sending it abroad.
One of the packages was destined for Ireland.
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All aboard the Avlo
The first low-fare, high-speed train (AVE) between Madrid and Alicante arrived on the Costa Blanca on Monday – 10 years after the line was...
Long investigation leads to alleged sex attacker
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young British woman while she was on holiday with her family in Pilar...
Hunting pirate taxis at the airport
ELCHE local police have been continuing to carry out checks and inspections on transportation services and traffic violations at Alicante-Elche airport during the month...
Gunning for gum
Benidorm town hall is embarking on a campaign to remove discarded chewing gum from the pavements of the resort.
A high-pressure electric washer is being...
Jewellery thieves jailed
The arrest of two suspected burglars in Torrevieja has led to the recovery of stolen jewellery worth over €100,000, reported the Guardia Civil.
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New tax breaks outlined by Valencia government
New tax deductions will affect 87.5% of potential contributors and save them a total of over €199 million, according to regional president Carlos Mazón.
He...
MOT scam exposed
A man and a woman have been arrested in Elche on suspicion of providing German motor vehicles with fake roadworthiness certificates for that country’s...
Police on a busman’s holiday on the Costa
Police officers from other European countries are patrolling with Spanish National Police in Alicante province as part of a project launched in Spain 15...
Guardia swoop on clothing ‘pirates’
Guardia Civil seized a huge haul of counterfeit clothing and made six arrests at a market in Guardamar del Segura.
A force spokesman reported on...
Warning over deaths by drowning
With eight people losing their lives by drowning in one week in the Valencia region this July, the Red Cross has appealed once again...
Torrevieja spends more without putting up taxes
Torrevieja town hall has announced a €158 million budget for 2024.
The spending plan sees the council buck the trend in Alicante province for local...
Husband under arrest over wife’s death
A 64-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death at her home in Orihuela Costa.
Her 69-year-old husband has been arrested in connection with the...
African heat to hit Alicante
Alicante’s first heatwave of the summer is set to hit the province next week.
The mercury will shoot up from Monday, according to state weather...