Drug busts at the double
The Guardia Civil made two recent drug busts in central Alicante province, hauling in a couple of suspected dealers in Agost and dismantling a...
Woman arrested for ‘hugger muggings’
A woman accused of several so-called ‘hugger muggings’ of elderly people in Pilar de la Horadada has been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
The street...
More cash for the Mar Menor
The national government has promised an extra €102 million to regenerate the stricken Mar Menor.
Minister for the ecological transition Teresa Ribera revealed the additional...
Bosses who exploited vulnerable migrants detained
Investigations into trafficking of people for exploitation as workers have resulted in three arrests in Alicante and Callosa de Segura, reported National Police.
Officers detected...
Decoding Da Vinci in Denia
We can’t promise the Mona Lisa or The Last Supper, but you can now visit some of Leonardo da Vinci’s other huge achievements in...
It all comes out in the wash
A man suspected to be the thief who has been stealing cash from various laundrettes in Callosa de Segura over several weeks was carrying...
More beaches for dogs
Dog owners will soon have two new beaches where they can take their pets in Cartagena, announced city hall.
La Lengua de la Vaca in...
EU funding bid for port
Torrevieja has been included on the Valencia government list which will be presented to the European Union for funding to improve the region’s ports.
Full...
Online health pills racket busted
A GANG which was distributing ‘adulterated nutritional products’ from a warehouse in Elche to internet customers all over Europe has been smashed by the...
Future park land saved
Ecologists and residents are celebrating after the Supreme Court dismissed another appeal by businesses against the protection of land in the Sierra Escalona.
The natural...
Composting scheme set up
A pioneering project to make residents aware of the importance of turning their organic waste into compost has been launched in San Miguel de...
Large fines lie in wait for pimps and sex clients
The regional government has urged town halls to implement a new bylaw that they have drafted allowing for fines of up to €3,000 to...
€6 million Easter museum to become a council centre
Torrevieja council has announced that the town’s empty Easter museum – which was completed nearly five years ago – will be turned into a...
Son arrested for killing Mum
A 40-year-old Belgian has been arrested for battering his 81-year-old mother to death in Torrevieja.
The pensioner, who is Spanish, was killed at her home...
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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...
