Migrants drown in rough crossing
A group of nine migrants who were spotted off the coast of Alicante province in the early hours of Saturday morning told Red Cross...
Mind the gap
A YOUNG woman needed help from the fire brigade when she became stuck in a security fence leading to Alicante university from San Vicente.
They...
The health service is hiring
The regional health department has called exams to cover 8,056 places, which will be held in September, October and November and are expected to...
Measures to reduce energy bills to be extended
The government will extend emergency measures into next year, which were brought in to mitigate sky-high energy prices.
The reduction in taxes, including IVA (VAT)...
‘Adiós’ at last to the 15-year rule
In a major shake up to the UK’s voting rules, from January 16 all British citizens
overseas who have previously been resident or registered to...
Shoring up the riverbank
Work to strengthen the defence walls of the Segura in Almoradí – where the river burst its banks in September with devastating consequences –...
Visit Orihuela via an app
Places of interest in Orihuela can now be visited virtually using a free app which offers complete 360º views.
The town hall has signed the...
Back to square one for Torrevieja rubbish contract
THE CONTRACT for Torrevieja’s new rubbish collection and street and beach cleaning service has been annulled by the national court for cases regarding public...
Landmark reached in vaccination rollout
A total of 70 % of the population in the Valencia region ‘who have to be vaccinated’ now possess full cover against Covid-19.
Regional president...
British tourists recover stolen suitcase
A suitcase stolen from two British tourists on their way to Alicante-Elche airport was recovered almost immediately by the National Police.
According to a spokesman...
Stuck on a cliff
Firefighters carried out the extraordinary rescue of a dog which became stuck on a cliff in Torrevieja.
A spokesman for the provincial fire brigade reported...
Pupils back to school after six months at home
Pupils returned to the classrooms all over the Valencia and Murcia regions this week.
Youngsters have been studying from home since the Covid-19 pandemic hit...
Travelodge takes aim in Spain
UK budget hotel operator, Travelodge is looking to expand its business in Spain.
In an interview with state news agency EFE, the director of their...
Emergency centre construction contract offered up
Work could start again at the end of February – more than seven years after the project in La Zenia ground to halt –...
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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...
