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...

Out and about by moonlight

More than 100 people have already registered for the Vega Baja town of Bigastro’s fun and healthy ‘under the moon’ activity which takes place...

Con man stole jewellery from old ladies’ homes

A 45-year-old man arrested in Jávea allegedly stole jewellery from elderly women by getting them to trust him enough to let him into their...

Are you ready to Burrock?

Lovers of rock and heavy metal will be flocking to Burrock Fest this coming Saturday (July 20). The festival takes place in the Cartagena outlying...

Alleged kidnappers caught

Alleged kidnappers caught Guardia Civil have arrested two men for alleged involvement in a kidnapping and extortion in Torrevieja. This seems to have happened because of...

What a load of rubbish!

Residents slam ‘insufficient’ summer street cleaning and rubbish collection reinforcements for Orihuela Costa The long-awaited reinforcement of street cleaning and rubbish collection in Orihuela Costa...

Scottish osprey chicks move to Spain

Valencia regional government has brought 12 osprey chicks from Scotland to the Marjal de Pego-Olive natural park, as part of a project started five...

Residents congratulated police for fiestas security operation

The police operation during the recently finished San Pedro Apóstol and Moors and Christians fiestas in Rojales prevented huge unauthorised gatherings drinking alcohol in...

Three Brits arrested and 36 guns seized in Murcia raid

Three British nationals have been arrested and 36 firearms seized as part of joint Spanish National Police and National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Armed officers...

Summer fitness on the coast

The esplanade at Playa Flamenca in Orihuela Costa is hosting a series of keep fit and exercise sessions this July and August. Every Wednesday from...

Guardamar Moors and Christians

The Guardamar del Segura Moors and Christians celebrations in honour of the town’s patron San Jaime take place from July 18-28. The town is renowned...

Playing it safe for football final

Benidorm will be deploying a special preventive plan on Sunday, with particular emphasis on the Rincon de Loix leisure area, in view of the...

Valencia defends laws affecting use of coast land

Valencia regional government has insisted that its new legislation will not allow hotels to be built within 200 metres from the coast. The decree law...

Beach fitness in San Pedro

The urban beaches in San Pedro del Pinatar are hosting Pilates, yoga, tai chi and Zumba sessions throughout July and August. Pilates sessions take place...

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Benidorm locks-up again

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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...