Police’s huge ecstasy haul
The largest haul of ecstasy to be seized in Alicante province for many years was found during National Police raids on three homes in...
The province is now the zone of reference
Healthcare departments ceased to be the 'zone of reference' today (Monday) for the government exit plan in the Valencia region.
The plan is now based...
Pulling up pylons
Overhead power lines and the pylons that support them are finally being removed from Ciudad Quesada urbanisation in Rojales by electricity company Iberdrola.
Full report...
N-332 blocked in dramatic car chase
Two top-of-the-range sports cars were recovered by Orihuela Costa local police a short time after they were stolen, following a chase which ended on...
Polluting scrapyard taken down
An illegal scrapyard in Elche’s countryside has been ‘dismantled’ by the Guardia Civil.
A force spokesman explained that the owner acquired vehicles which were supposed...
Weather warnings include snow
State weather agency AEMET has issued a number of alerts for inclement weather as another storm blows in from the Atlantic.
The south of Alicante...
PCs assaulted on seaside promenade
An attack on two local police officers in Guardamar del Segura has been described by the mayor as ‘cowardly and senseless’.
Three people have been...
Regional government flooding aid – how to get it
Almoradí town hall reported that three regional government civil servants will be available at the information point on the ground floor of the town...
Farmer’s historic find
Analysis of part of an ancient sculpture, which was discovered by chance by a farmer in Elche, has determined it to be an exceptional...
Backing legal tourist accommodation
Unregistered tourist accommodation will be tackled by the regional government with €350,000 from this year’s budget.
This will be used for ‘campaigns against unauthorised letting...
Boardwalk boost
The section of seriously degraded boardwalk at La Mata seafront – close to the border with Guardamar del Segura – has been replaced by...
No charge for recharging
Orihuela continues to be the municipality in the Valencia region with the most electric vehicle recharging points, having opened another four free-to-use, public facilities.
They...
Clampdown on illegal parties to halt virus spread
Residents of the Valencia region have been asked to report any illegal parties which number more than six people.
Councillor for justice Gabriela Bravo stated:...
Town hall back open for business
San Fulgencio council’s offices have moved back into the town hall following over two years of work on the building in the Plaza de...
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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...
