Cutting down on caterpillars
Rojales town hall reported that they have been taking action to prevent adverse reactions to the processionary caterpillar.
A council spokesperson stated that local authority...
Sabadell records huge profits
Alicante-based Banco Sabadell has announced profits of €1.3 billion for 2023, which is a rise of 55.1% on last year’s figure.
According to analysts, the...
Bills set to come down next month
Minister for the ecological transition Teresa Ribera has vowed that electricity bills could come down by as much as 30% – starting next month.
She...
Civic centre risks closure
A COMPREHENSIVE report to assess the safety of the concrete framework of the Ramón de Campoamor civic centre in Orihuela Costa is has been...
Benissa basilica is getting bigger
An iconic Marina Alta basilica is going up in the world – another 17 metres, in fact.
It’s time to add the finishing touches –...
Rare species may be recovering in Mar Menor
The first dives to monitor seahorses and fan mussels in the Mar Menor has found dozens of young examples, raising hopes for the conservation...
Warning over illegal electricity connections
Police have issued a warning about the dangers of illegal connections to the electricity grid, which are commonly used to power marijuana plantations or...
Car fires – advice over how to proceed
The provincial fire service reported that they have attended 44 car fire in Alicante during the month of August.
Due to the high number of...
Weed farm found in urbanisation house
Police have seized almost 300 cannabis plants being grown inside a house in La Nucía, and arrested two people for drug dealing.
Officers had already...
Roscoe and friends to the rescue
A young boy would have been orphaned if it were not for five lifeguards who happened to be on holiday and rescued his parents...
Woman arrested for ‘hugger muggings’
A woman accused of several so-called ‘hugger muggings’ of elderly people in Pilar de la Horadada has been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
The street...
Briton arrested for TIE con
A BRITISH man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding more than 25 compatriots who had paid him to process their Spanish residency permits, reported...
Norwich and Cardiff get the nod from budget flyer
Budget airline Ryanair has announced nine new routes from Alicante-Elche airport as the low-cost operator carries out its promised expansion on the Costa Blanca.
Provincial...
Good wood for emergencies
People affected by natural disasters in the Valencia region – such as forest fires or floods – will be able to use emergency wooden...
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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...
