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...

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...