Holiday disaster
WHAT should have been a relaxing family holiday in the sun has turned into a living nightmare for one British family – only hours...
Jávea brings private prosecution over cyclists’ deaths
JÁVEA local authority will bring a private prosecution against the drunk- and drug-fuelled driver who killed three cyclists from TriLlebeig triathlon club and left...
Cabinet gives green light for new mortgage law bill
MARIANO Rajoy’s cabinet on Friday approved a bill that aims to reduce costs generated by changes clients make to mortgages and create more transparent...
Rare tick-borne disease diagnosed in Madrid
HEALTH authorities in Madrid have been working to contain an outbreak of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a rare disease which is caused by a virus...
Police destroy 1,600 seized knock-off brand name goods
THE Marbella local police have sent 1,600 articles of knock-off brand name clothing, shoes, handbags and other items to the Casares rubbish and recycling plant...
‘Death road’ claims young expat’s life
THE DEATH of a 19-year-old Dutch man on the Cami de la Mar road has rekindled the controversy over the armadillo-shapped dividers, that have...
Motorway tolls to rise in January
A NEW Year surprise has been delivered to drivers after the government announced a 1.91% increase in tolls on the motorway network this week.
Applicable...
Treading water
Former Valencia city mayoress Rita Barberá is in the eye of the storm on a national scale, as the noose of the ‘Operación Taula’...
Fancy that!
The traditional Benidorm British fancy dress party, held every year at the end of the popular local fiestas, was again a huge success today...
Marbella steps up pressure on stalled hospital expansion
MARBELLA town hall last week sharply criticised the Junta de Andalucía over the long-stalled project to enlarge the Costa del Sol hospital, after Junta...
Elephants in motorway smash
A LORRY transporting five elephants caused traffic chaos when it crashed on the A-30 motorway on Monday at 16.03 between Albacete and Murcia.
Tragically, one...
Rescued from the torrent
Alicante fire brigade have a shared a photo of the scene of a rescue which they carried out on Tuesday morning.
A spokesman noted that...
Costa tribute to women
PRACTICALLY all Costa towns are hosting special events and rallies to commemorate International Women's Day today - Friday March 8.
Some councils have organised events...
Expats worry over repeal bill
THE controversial EU Withdrawal Bill survived its first test in Parliament but the so-called ‘power grab’ by the government did nothing to allay fears...
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...
