Footpath motorcyclists tracked down by police
A pair of motorcyclists have been reported for riding around footpaths in rural Elche, following an investigation by local police into a complaint from...
Police put squeeze on hugger muggers
National Police have arrested two young women and a man accused of stealing jewellery from elderly people by using the so-called ‘hugger mugger’ technique...
Ecologists angered by restoration project ‘fraud’
Ecologists are claiming that an environmental restoration project along the Vinalopó river may be doing more harm than good.
The regional government project is ostensibly...
The mystery of dunes
A free activity highlighting why beaches are ‘much more than a tourist resource’ is taking place at Oliva Nova beach on Sunday, July 14.
Called...
Villajoyosa’s ‘silent and austere landscape’
The exhibition Poética del silencio (poetry of silence) by the catalan artist Daniel Aixelà is taking place at the Espai d’Art Contemporani La Barbera...
Fines for buying from street hawkers
People who purchase items from illegal street salesmen will be fined €200 in Torrevieja.
The local police force reported that signs have been put up...
Warning over rubbish tip fire
Residents were told to close their windows and remain indoors yesterday (Sunday) as the vast Piedra Negra rubbish dump in Jijona caught fire once...
Orihuela Moors and Christians
One of the Vega Baja’s most impressive Moors and Christians fiestas take place in Orihuela from July 14-20.
Free buses from Orihuela Costa and Entrenaranjos...
Funding awarded to finish Roman theatre excavation
By Alex Watkins
CARTAGENA has been awarded over €2 million by the EU to finish the excavation of the Roman theatre and restoration of its...
Couple conned vulnerable relatives
By Alex Watkins
A MARRIED couple have been arrested for defrauding elderly and disabled members of their own family.
According to a Guardia Civil spokesperson, the...
Coast reserve footpath fixed
REPAIRS to the footpath through La Glea plant micro-reserve in Orihuela Costa have now been completed, announced the town hall.
Environment councillor Noelia Grao explained...
Special operations against illegal taxi services
Police in El Campello have caught six illegal taxi drivers, who face fines of up to €4,000, according to the town hall.
“With the arrival...
Gastronomy, culture and tourism
Al-Azraq festival of gastronomy, culture and tourism takes place tomorrow (July 6) in the Marina Alta town of Alcalà de la Jovada.
At the Llavador...
La Nucía turns medieval
La Nucía old town returns to medieval times this weekend (July 5-7) with a themed market commemorating the signing of the town charter on...
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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...
