Controversial Costa housing project approved
The modified project for the urban development of Cala Mosca in Orihuela Costa was approved by the local government committee (JGL) on Tuesday, effectively...
R.I.P. Pamela Dawson-Tasker BEM
Costa Blanca News and the wider community are mourning the sad loss of a charity stalwart.
Pamela Dawson-Tasker BEM – or PDT as she was...
Progress on park declaration
Procedures to declare the Sierra Escalona and Dehesa de Campoamor a natural park are ‘being finalised’ by the regional department for the ecological transition.
The...
Burglary suspect jailed on remand
The Guardia Civil have arrested a suspect accused of carrying out several burglaries in Teulanda-Moraira and Benissa.
Property has been returned to householders and efforts...
Green light for Denia’s new GP surgery
Patients in Denia are set to get their promised new health centre now that the plans have been signed off, and extra services will...
Montgó fire fright
The fire which broke at the Montgó mountain in Denia yesterday afternoon at around 16.30 was deemed to be ‘controlled’ by the fire service...
Ecstatic over Easter figures
Easter ‘surpassed expectations’ with last minute bookings pushing occupancy figures in tourist accommodation above 85% in the Valencia region.
And some destinations were almost full...
Hunting pirate taxis at the airport
ELCHE local police have been continuing to carry out checks and inspections on transportation services and traffic violations at Alicante-Elche airport during the month...
Dog owners fined on the coast
More than 100 fines were issued to dog owners in coastal areas over the Easter holidays by Elche local police for a variety of...
Taxing times
THE TAX agency (Agencia Tributaria) and state news agency EFE have given tips and general information on the annual tax return campaign which started...
Costa Blanca courts pet tourism
A ‘pet friendly’ seal has been launched by the Costa Blanca tourism board to capitalise on the increasing number of people who want to...
Sightings of sea dragons confirmed
The first ever sightings of the blue sea dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) on the coast of Alicante province have now been confirmed by naturalists.
Torrevieja town...
Franco firing squad victims located in Gandía cemetery
Remains of nine victims of General Franco’s fascist dictatorship have been found in an unmarked grave in Gandía – and there could be more...
Huge jam forms on AP-7
A collision involving two trucks caused chaos on the AP-7 motorway in Benissa on Thursday.
Tailbacks measuring more than 5km formed, according to state news...
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...
