Saved by the hedge
A motorist lost control of his vehicle in Teulada and nearly smashed into a house.
A spokesman for the provincial fire service said they extracted...
Tárbena wildfire – update
The regional emergency services gave an update at 08.30 this morning on the Tárbena wildfire.
They reminded that it has been brought under control by...
PM presents ‘de-escalation’ plan
The government’s initial ‘de-escalation’ plan for lockdown was revealed by PM Pedro Sánchez this afternoon (Tuesday). after it was approved in a Cabinet...
Residents reject organic waste plant plan
The incessant construction of new housing across the Vega Baja over the last three decades, combined with the total lack of facilities to dispose...
Tax breaks for low wage earners
It was the national government's turn to present tax measures designed to promote 'social justice', following the package of reductions and aid for the...
Government deal moves closer
The Socialist party (PSOE) and Sumar have signed a pact to govern Spain – and the deal includes important infrastructure works for Alicante province.
Acting...
Council to bring in 35-hour working week
Villajoyosa town hall has approved the implementation of a 35-hour working week for public employees from April 1, 2023.
Councillor for human resources, Kiko Carreres...
‘Improved’ train line reopens
After six years of modernisation and safety works, the €150 million project on the line 9 rail connection from Alicante to Denia has finally...
Speeder face fast-track trial
A driver who was caught driving at 211 km/h on the AP-7 motorway in Agost is being investigated by the Guardia Civil.
Traffic officers had...
High-speed to the south coast
National rail company Renfe has announced direct high-speed trains (AVE) from Málaga to Alicante and Murcia.
The daily service from Málaga to Alicante takes five-and-a-half...
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...
Dad dies in villa blaze
A 52-YEAR-old man has died in a fire at a rural home in Alfaz del Pi.
The blaze broke out in the villa at around...
Operation waiting times reduced
The regional health department has reported that the average wait for an operation in the Valencia region has been reduced by 55 days over...
House buyers’ deposits stolen
A worker and the manager from an estate agency in Elche have been detained for defrauding clients out of a total of €125,000, according...
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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...
