Race against clock to repair Costa refuse trucks
“We are facing a critical situation and a serious attack on health and hygiene,” say residents, as rotting rubbish piles up
The contract to repair...
Dolphins endanger local fishing sector
OPERATORS of fishing boats working out of Caleta de Vélez have asked Vélez-Málaga and Algarrobo town halls for help in coping with dolphins that...
Second arrest in strange case of dead Briton
A 58-YEAR-old Irishman has been detained by police investigating the death of a British indigent at Málaga airport last October. Steven Allford was found...
Another temperature record falls
High temperatures have been making the headlines again this week.
While 11 municipalities in the Vega Baja area of south Alicante – including Orihuela and...
Threat of industrial action marks May Day
Union leaders have warned of an autumn of discontent if an agreement cannot be reached this month with business representatives over salary rises.
They noted...
Free legal advice on offer
The free legal advice service financed by the regional government, Justiprop, is now also available in San Miguel de Salinas.
Any person, whether or not...
Renewing radiography equipment
The regional health service is buying 45 sets of digital radiography equipment for hospitals around the region.
Two contracts to supply the devices have been...
Most dangerous zones for flooding
THE Marina Alta and Vega Baja have the highest risk of flooding in the whole of Alicante province.
Every year, news reports on storm damage...
Big Ben in Mijas
A REPLICA of London’s famous Big Ben is among a half-dozen international landmarks created from recycled scrap metal that are currently adorning Mijas Pueblo’s...
Three dead in Axarquía plane crash
THREE people died on Saturday afternoon when their light aircraft came down in mountainous countryside near the foot of La Maroma in the Axarquía....
Benidorm set for sunset marathon
BENIDORM will host the combined half marathon and 10k run on Saturday, March 3, with a start time of 18.30.
With just two weeks before...
Britons collared for posting pot abroad
The Guardia Civil have arrested three Britons in Rojales for allegedly growing marijuana and sending it abroad.
One of the packages was destined for Ireland.
Full...
Couple arrested over holiday rental scam
A COUPLE from Chiclana de la Frontera in Cádiz have been arrested for allegedly operating a holiday rental scam that affected at least 18...
British couple killed in house fire
A British couple were found dead in their Denia home on Friday following a fire at the property.
According to state news agency EFE, National...