UK extends support for vulnerable Britons applying for residency in Spain
THE UK government is extending support for potentially at-risk groups – including pensioners, disabled people and those with language difficulties who live in Europe...
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...
Airlines told to cancel summer flights to prevent travel chaos
The UK government and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have told airlines to cancel summer flights now which they cannot supply this summer.
The move is...
Storms wreak havoc in northern Spain
Three people are feared dead during storms in Cataluña – but this time the Vega Baja area in south Alicante province escaped the ‘excesses’...
Volcano makes history
On Sunday the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma reached the milestone of 85 days, which is the longest on record...
Beware of fraud on Black Friday
DON’T let Black Friday turn into ‘black fraud-day’, the National Police have warned, highlighting the dangers of bogus offers on social media for goods...
“Spain is not a safe haven,” says the NCA
A new appeal has been launched to trace and bring to justice 12 of the UK’s most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in...
Huge investment provided for Doñana recovery
The government is stumping up €350 million for the ‘ecological restauration’ of the Doñana national park in Andalucía.
The protected area of marshes, shallow streams...
Norwich and Cardiff get the nod from budget flyer
Budget airline Ryanair has announced nine new routes from Alicante-Elche airport as the low-cost operator carries out its promised expansion on the Costa Blanca.
Provincial...
New manager for Spain – two days hours before first match
The shocking dismissal of Spanish national team manager Julen Lopetegui - whom the Spanish football federation chairman has not forgiven for announcing he is...
Cataluña in crisis
“WE ARE going to declare independence 48 hours after all the votes are in and the results are official.”
These were the words of the...
‘Ping pain’ for vaccinated travellers set to end
The prospect of being ‘pinged’ by the NHS Test and Trace over a close Covid contact and told to self-isolate when visiting the UK...
Pre-departure test scrapped for travellers
Eligible fully vaccinated passengers and under 18s will no longer need to take a pre-departure test or self-isolate on arrival in England from 04.00...
Appeal from UK police
Surrey Police have asked for help in finding Edmund Rose from Headley in the UK, who they believe could have travelled to Spain.
Edmund, aged...
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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...
