Families at the Playas de Orihuela primary school say children are continuing lessons in freezing conditions, with the school’s heating system still not working after the Christmas holidays. The return to classes has coincided with very low temperatures, with morning readings close to three degrees, and pupils spending hours in coats and blankets. The parents’ association says the boiler has been out of action since March 2024 and that repeated complaints and formal requests to the council have failed to […]

Spain’s Civil Guard has arrested the skipper of a small boat intercepted in waters off La Unión, in the Murcia region, with seven migrants on board from North Africa. The arrest follows an operation after officers detected a suspicious vessel heading towards the beach at El Lastre in Portmán. All seven people were reported to be in good health when they reached the shore. They were taken to Red Cross facilities to receive medical checks and assistance, according to the […]

Local Police in Rojales have highlighted a happy ending after a neighbour rescued a dog that had fallen into one of the town’s irrigation channels. The incident took place on 31 December, when the animal, named Edurne, was unable to escape on her own. Thanks to the quick and selfless action of the resident, the dog was brought to safety. After the rescue, the neighbour contacted Local Police to report the situation, as there were concerns the animal may have […]

Residents in Los Alcázares gathered in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez on Sunday to enjoy a slice of the traditional Roscón de Reyes, helping raise 1,400 euros for the local branch of Cáritas. Despite the unusually cold weather, the event drew a strong turnout as people came together to celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings. Hidden inside the large cake were prizes worth a total of 1,000 euros, made up of vouchers to be used in local shops. Organisers […]

Torre Pacheco Council has completed the first phase of eleven smart pedestrian crossings in several busy streets across the town centre. The project forms part of the European-funded Pasos hacia el Futuro scheme and has required an investment of €29,000 from the NextGeneration programme under the national Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. The initiative aims to strengthen road safety in areas with high footfall, particularly for older pedestrians, who are statistically the most at risk of accidents. Each crossing is […]

Catral Council is carrying out a programme of improvement works at the Local Police headquarters, aimed at modernising the facilities and strengthening the services offered to residents. The project includes a redesigned citizen service area, with more accessible and functional spaces intended to enhance day‑to‑day support for the public. A new room is also being created for CECOPAL, the municipal emergency coordination centre. The council says this space will improve the town’s ability to respond effectively to risks and emergency […]