Mozzie madness
SEVERAL Castellón towns are pleading the regional government to take action and help fight the tiger mosquito plague that is currently affecting residents.
Hash-grower with 116 plants acquitted after proving personal use
A MAN caught growing 116 hash plants in a Burjassot basement has been acquitted after successfully showing they were all for personal use.
The 41-year-old...
Llíria cancer run success
OVER 1,000 runners took part in the event held in Llíria last Sunday, helping raise funds to fight against cancer.
No to mobile phone ban
With the central government thinking about banning phones in schools, teachers and experts believe it is better to establish guidelines for their use rather...
Scandal over artwork
A SERIES of sculptures depicting erotic scenes have caused controversy among those who believe they are too explicit for children and those who simply...
Yes, lightning does strike twice – at least in Bellreguard
TWO holidaymakers on Bellreguard beach were struck on Friday by a bolt of lightning – which fell over 100 metres away.
Prison for drug dealing mayor
THE MAYOR of Torres Rafael Gil will serve an eight-year prison sentence for belonging to a gang of drug dealers.
Alleged killer still missing
The whereabouts of Borriol resident José Gallego are still currently unknown, a week after his partner’s body was found stabbed to death
Everyone wants to help Mary
With hours of Costa Blanca News publishing our article on fluffy puppy Mary - an adorable adopted eight-month-old dog who requires specialist operation to...
Expat exodus from inland Valencia province
EXPATS are leaving the Vall d'Albaida, La Costera and Canal de Navarrés in droves, according to Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) – six in...
Home emergencies on the rise
CASTELLÓN’S doctors and nurses are having to deal with a steep increase in home emergencies on a daily basis, according to figures recently released...
Restrictions lifted for Gandía forest fire aid
INCOME levels will be no barrier to regional government help for victims of the Marxuquera fire in response to Gandía mayoress Diana Morant's request.
Electric scooters ride into Valencia
CALIFORNIA-BASED company Lime has started renting its electric scooters in the capital city, using a similar business model to the public bike rental service.
Oliva pensioner ‘attacked Brit’ at beach festival
OLIVA police believe a 75-year-old man who reported being 'attacked' during a rock festival may have pulled the first punch.
COSTA LEVANTE
Brain drain to Spain
A record number of foreigners are working in Spain – many in ‘high value’ professions.
The government reported this week that more non-Spaniards than ever...
