Going backwards – U-turn on cycle lane
Elche’s new council has removed the cycle lane from Avenida Juan Carlos I, the section of the N-340 through the city centre as far...
Fewer patients need hospital treatment in Valencia region
Councillor for health in the Valencia region Ana Barceló reported a slight fall in the number of new coronavirus cases today (Thursday) – with...
People power bid in Orihuela Costa
A NEW project to gain financial and administrative autonomy for Orihuela Costa and Entre Naranjos has been launched.
This falls short of a total independence...
Police will watch while you’re away
San Fulgencio town hall has come up with an innovative scheme designed to reduce the risk of homes or business premises being burgled while...
Bloody burglars arrested
Incompetent burglars who left a trail of blood from the apartment they had broken into – as well as tools and a stolen TV...
Town to set up solar power community
One of the first energy communities in the Vega Baja area is being set up in Almoradí this year, announced the town hall.
It is...
Emergency services HQ ‘ready for the summer’
Work on the Orihuela Costa emergency services centre, which has been delayed for well over a decade, is expected to be completed before the...
Right of way upheld
A livestock trail which goes from Ciudad de las Comunicaciones to Mirador de San Miguel urbanisation in San Miguel de Salinas must be open...
Land exchange deal in court
The controversial agreement signed by construction company Gomendio and Orihuela council in 2003 over Cala Mosca is being investigated by Elche’s court for contentious...
‘Good growth’ expected in Spain this year
Confidence has been expressed in Spain’s economy by national and international institutions.
The Bank of Spain has improved its growth forecast for 2023 – upping...
Subsidising renewable energy systems
From the end of this month, regional government subsidies can be applied for to install systems that use energy from renewable sources.
These are available...
Shoe factory inferno
A shoe factory in Catral has been totally destroyed by fire, reported the provincial fire service.
The fierce blaze started just before 04.00 on Sunday...
Summer tourism back in business
Tourism figures have been buoyant this summer and indicate that by the end of this year the region will have welcomed a similar number...
Art forgeries seized by Valencia police
Regional police officers from Valencia have impounded three paintings – deemed to be forgeries – which were on sale on the black market for...
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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...
