Parents forced son to sell drugs

A teenager has reported his own parents to the police for forcing him to deal drugs. The 16-year-old went to the National Police headquarters in...

PM promises huge investment to alleviate the water shortage

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Torrevieja’s desalination plant on Wednesday and highlighted the ‘firm commitment of the government to guarantee the supply of water...

Holiday voucher for Valencia region residents

THE regional tourism sector has been thrown a lifeline by the Valencian government after it announced this week that it will be issuing a...

Rope rescue following home well fall

A 64-year-old man had to be rescued by the fire service after he fell down a well inside his own home. The incident occurred in...

Spain in flames

“WE have never seen anything like this before. “We are really staggered by what we are seeing in Spain, and as forest firefighters in Castilla...

Spain eyes UK pain caused by the break with Europe

A report from Spain’s national broadcaster – RTVE – has found that Brexit has been ‘bad business’ for the UK. Economics professor at Bristol University,...

Extreme heat on the way

State weather agency AEMET has published a special report on ‘very high temperatures’ that are about to affect Spain. They noted yesterday that a high...

Top of the world on the Mar Menor

A total of 174 boats are competing in the International Topper Class sailing World Championships on the Mar Menor from July 20-26. The championships will...

Call to stop quarry plan

The prospect of an old quarry being authorised to reopen in San Miguel de Salinas has disturbed residents from the municipality’s Arcángel association. Approval of...

Time up for fake watch sellers

National Police have seized a huge haul of high-quality counterfeit watches. A force spokesman said they were being sold in towns all over the province,...

Targeting UK shoppers with a conscience

Valencia is looking to the UK and Germany in a bid to export more citrus fruits. The regional government has presented a publicity campaign to...

Expats soak in the New Year

Dozens of expats on Jávea's Arenal and Albir beaches joined traditional New Year's dips in the Med on Wednesday. See reports by Irena Bodnarec...

La Nucía turns medieval

La Nucía old town returns to medieval times this weekend (July 5-7) with a themed market commemorating the signing of the town charter on...

Going smoke free

Torrevieja town hall has designated its first smoke free beach. Mayor Eduardo Dolón said the ‘Playas sin Humos’ flag will fly over Playa de Cabo...

POPULAR NEWS

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...