Flash flooding during storms
Alicante firefighters attended 20 emergency incidents during Tuesday’s storms.
A spokesman for the provincial brigade noted that the rain had been ‘very heavy’, with situations...
Flood recovery plan unveiled
The regional government has presented a €90 million plan to help the Vega Baja recover from the devastating flooding which hit the area in...
Tree plan to protect Mar Menor
A reforestation plan to minimise run-off into the Mar Menor has been presented by Murcia regional government.
The measures are designed to tackle erosion and...
Tourist home veto upheld
The Supreme Court (TS) has upheld the right of communities of residents to forbid tourist accommodation if their statutes expressly prohibit the use of...
Cocaine lab found in village home
Police have arrested a suspect for running a cocaine manufacturing operation from a home in the village of Benijófar.
A spokesman for the National Police...
Dad arrested for battering wife
A MAN has been arrested for beating his wife unconscious and locking her in a cupboard at their home while their six-year-old son looked...
Turtle alert campaign returns
Members of the public and the authorities are being asked to report any signs that turtles may have laid eggs on beaches and to...
Beach cliff path repairs underway at last
Work has started to repair and contain the sinkhole that appeared in the path down the cliffside to La Caleta beach, Orihuela Costa following...
No swimming in the park, please
Visitors to La Mata-Torrevieja natural park were being informed last week that it is prohibited to swim in the lakes there.
Regional police officers were...
Holiday let permission offered
Residents of San Fulgencio who want to let out their house in the municipality to tourists can now apply for the required authorisation from...
New telephone line for appointments
A new service has been launched in the Valencia region to help residents get appointments at health centres.
A total 200 qualified employees – who...
Defendants acquitted in Brugal rubbish trial
The Brugal trial, over alleged corruption of the public tender for Orihuela town hall’s waste collection and street cleaning contract, has ended with all...
Squatters ejected
An attempt to squat a home in Callosa de Segura town centre was thwarted by the quick response of the local police and Guardia...
Beach restoration making progress
Environmental regeneration of the site where the Arenales del Sol hotel used to stand on the coast of Elche is underway.
Now that the demolition...
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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...
