The streets that time forgot
RESIDENTS living on an outlying Torrevieja urbanisation have told Costa Blanca News that they have been ‘forgotten’ by the town hall.
They complained that services...
Tightened security for weekend revellers
Town halls along the coast of the Valencia region have been asked to step up vigilance and enforcement of measures against Covid-19 this weekend,...
Coronavirus hospital admissions plummet
The number of people being treated for coronavirus in hospitals in the Valencia region is continuing to fall rapidly.
Councillor for health Ana Barceló reported...
Over to you
THE MINISTRY for public works gave the go-ahead on Wednesday to the feasibility study to adapt the ‘dangerous’ bridge over the AP-7 motorway at...
Cold snap set to continue in Alicante province
Freezing temperatures that hit Alicante province this week are set to continue.
The most likely day for more snow, according to AEMET, is Sunday, which...
Sea surprise
A sudden rise in the level of the sea flooded streets in Santa Pola in the early hours of this morning and caused problems...
Seeking closer ties with the UK
The regional government is planning a ‘Valencia week’ in London to attract investment into the region and to boost trade.
Regional president Ximo Puig announced...
Slow rise in Covid infections in Valencia region
The slow rise in cases of Covid-19 in the Valencia region is continuing.
On Wednesday the regional health department reported that there were 3,993 active...
Repairs at last for smashed up seafront
Nearly €60,000 will be invested by Orihuela council in repairing Avenida de las Adelfas at Playa de la Glea, which was smashed up during...
Face mask regulations adapted for beaches
The national government has agreed changes to the new normality law (Ley de Nueva Normalidad) – which came into force last week – to...
Beach contract up for grabs
More than €530,000 will be invested in the new cleaning and maintenance contract for the 11 beaches in Orihuela Costa.
Councillor for street cleaning Dámaso...
R.I.P Benidorm legend ‘Sticky Vicky’
Tributes have been flooding in for Victoria Aragüés Gadea, aka Vicky Leyton – better known as Sticky Vicky – after it was announced that...
Measures against mosquitoes
Mosquito populations are increasing due to recent rain – and some local authorities have announced campaigns to crack down on the pest.
Santa Pola town...
ITV stations go back on strike
More strikes have been called in the ITV (MOT) motor vehicle inspection service pay dispute, which the regional government claimed to have settled in...
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...
