Landfill site on fire
The enormous landfill site in Jijona which takes waste from around Alicante province is on fire again.
The blaze broke out early on Sunday and...
Crime victim has the last laugh
A WANTED thief who used the old but still common trick of distracting people to steal from them has been caught in Crevillente after...
Protection measure for bus drivers
The Valencia government has explained that new measures are now in place to protect bus drivers from the coronavirus.
Passengers are being asked to enter...
‘Heir-brained’ con-artist caught
A pyramid scheme based in Guardamar del Segura, led by a ‘career con-artist’ who pretended she was an heir of the former king of...
Made up over medal
Entertainer Stevie Spit has received the British Empire Medal for his work in the charitable sector.
Stevie said he had followed his mother's advice that...
Briton arrested with €2 million scam gang
A young British man is amongst the alleged members of a gang of con-artists that cost victims over €2 million by taking out loans...
Market move request
THE FEDERATION of residents’ associations for Orihuela Costa (FAOC) has officially asked the council to move the Saturday street market at Playa Flamenca to...
Coast path battle lost
A disputed section of Orihuela’s coast path that runs for just 60 metres in front of houses overlooking La Caleta could be closed to...
Measures to slash bills approved
Government measures to reduce the average electricity bill by 22% until the end of December, given the ‘extraordinary situation caused by record prices in...
Seafront soak-away garden gets the go-ahead
A council proposal to transform the seafront along Gran Playa in Santa Pola has been selected to receive funding by the regional government.
The ‘unappealing...
Gourmet gambling den discovered
The owner of a gourmet foods shop in Alicante has been arrested after a secret gambling den was discovered there by police.
By day, the...
New kit for local police
Local police forces in two towns in Alicante province have been handed much-needed new equipment this week to give them increased protection and improve...
Costa drug gang caught
When Pilar de la Horadada local police discovered a marijuana plantation near Pinar de Campoverde back on October 30, the ensuing investigation enabled a...
Coupon scheme to boost local trade
Guardamar del Segura town hall is launching a coupon scheme to give shoppers 50% off purchases at local shops and businesses.
Stores and companies have...
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...
