Parents forced son to sell drugs
A teenager has reported his own parents to the police for forcing him to deal drugs.
The 16-year-old went to the National Police headquarters in...
Heat improves salt harvest
Record heat over the summer may not have been enjoyed by the general population – but it was appreciated by the owners of the...
A first for 3D surgery
Torrevieja hospital has used 3D technology to help carry out oesophageal surgery for the first time.
A team of surgeons successfully gave a laparoscopic (keyhole)...
Extreme heat in the offing
A red alert for heat is expected to be issued for areas in the south-east of Spain for Monday as the mercury soars.
This would...
Healthcare in safe hands
The Spanish national women’s handball team player, Laura Hernández is also a nurse in Elche but has no fear of being on the front...
Huge marijuana plant discovered
A five-metre-high marijuana plant has been found at a countryside villa in Murcia by the National Police.
Officers were patrolling in the area when they...
Pot in the pool
The National Police reported that they have scored successes against pot plantations in rural areas of Alicante province.
A force spokesman noted that the judicial...
Coast bridge repairs underway at last
The bridge which used to connect the promenades between Mil Palmeras and La Torre in Pilar de la Horadada is finally being reconstructed, after...
PP does deal with Vox
Carlos Mazón’s Partido Popular (PP) has reached an agreement with far-right party Vox to run the Valencia region.
He said he is aiming to get...
Funfair finds new home
The funfair in Torrevieja will be moved due to the work being carried out to transform the town’s port area, announced the town hall...
Tax break for green power users
Deductions of up to 40% from the regional quota of income tax (IRPF) can be obtained for projects to supply homes with electricity from...
Coast ‘to do’ list presented
Following a meeting with the new councillor for Orihuela Costa, Manuel Mestre of far-right party Vox, members of Cabo Roig and Lomas Residents’ association...
Time called on noisy church clock
THE MEGAPHONE which amplifies the chimes and tunes played by the church clock in La Mata – as well as the sound of the...
Falling palms cause concern
Palm trees have snapped and fallen into streets in Torrevieja and Benidorm.
A young woman on a scooter suffered light injuries in the incident in...
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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...
