Four rescues in nine hours for helicopter team
The provincial fire service helicopter team had a ‘marathon day’ on Saturday when they were called upon to carry out four rescues.
These operations took...
Violent armed robbery gang rounded up
National Police have broken up a violent gang of armed robbers who specialised in raids on jewellers and homes on the Spanish east coast,...
Pirates, corsairs and smugglers
Villajoyosa’s Moors and Christians celebrations are already underway and continue until Wednesday, July 31. Here is the schedule of events, with activities taking place...
Early grapes
The grape harvest in La Mata is underway - one of the earliest ever.
Traditionally the first to take place in Spain, the date for...
Two silvers for Fem Dansa
Guardamar del Segura’s Fem Dansa dance school returned from the Vive tu sueño (live your dream) European dance competition with two silver medals.
The competition...
New cases of old missing dog trick
Two people already under investigation for defrauding money out of people with lost or stolen dogs in Alicante and Murcia provinces, are now suspected...
Call for toll-free AP-7
The provincial government has added its voice to the campaign to call for a toll-free AP-7 motorway in the south of Alicante province during...
Police put squeeze on hugger muggers
National Police have arrested two young women and a man accused of stealing jewellery from elderly people by using the so-called ‘hugger mugger’ technique...
Party time in La Mata
The Torrevieja district of La Mata, situated at the northern extremity of the municipality, is celebrating its ‘summer fiestas’ from Friday, July 26 to...
Women rescued from sexual exploitation
National Police have rescued four victims of sexual exploitation in Murcia and Benidorm, who were fooled into thinking they were being offered work as...
Are you dancing?
Callosa d’en Sarrià is holding its Danses de Sant Jaume celebrations this weekend, July 26-28.
Also known as the Festa del Fadri, it is the...
Argaric archaeological campaign almost complete
The latest campaign at Callosa de Segura’s Laderas del Castillo archaeological site is nearing its end, having started in March.
These remains of a settlement...
Cartagena by starlight
‘Red sunsets from the sea and walks through Carthago Nova under the stars’, this is what is being offered by Cartagena’s Puerto de Culturas...
Doing it for the kids
The third Alfaz del Pi youth week which runs from August 5-9 is offering a variety of free activities for the municipality’s youngsters.
Organised by...
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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...
