Torrevieja Council has declared two days of official mourning following the death of a young girl who was allegedly killed by her father. The local authority has expressed its “strongest condemnation” of the incident and its support and solidarity with the child’s family. The official mourning has been observed on 22 and 23 March. From midnight on 22 March, flags on municipal buildings have been flying at half-mast as a mark of respect and collective grief. The decree was signed […]

A Northern Irish man accused of murdering a fellow countryman in Rojales has been arrested again in Alicante, this time on suspicion of illegal possession of firearms. Jonathan Alan S., aged 28, was already on provisional release after posting 100,000 euros bail in connection with the fatal shooting of John George Hardy. He was detained alongside his 20-year-old British wife, Madison V., after National Police officers seized two pistols and a sawn-off shotgun. Police said officers from the drugs squad […]

The Spanish Government has lodged an appeal before the Constitutional Court against parts of the Valencian Coastal Law, a move that will delay the demolition of around 80 homes on Babilonia beach in Guardamar del Segura. The houses, built in the early 20th century on the seafront, had been given a demolition deadline of 15 September 2025 after the State refused to extend their public domain concessions. However, the constitutional challenge means the properties are expected to remain standing for […]

Torrevieja’s Municipal Animal Shelter arranged almost 300 adoptions during 2025, according to a yearly balance presented by Animal Protection councillor Concha Sala. In total, 201 cats and 84 dogs found new homes. The shelter also processed 139 abandonment decrees, involving 69 dogs and 70 cats. It is the first year the municipality has applied local and national legislation in these cases, although most fines have not yet been enforced. In addition, 750 animals were sterilised, including 88 dogs and 662 […]

San Pedro del Pinatar Council has approved the contract process for a new citizen security and traffic camera network, aimed at strengthening safety across the municipality. The project includes the supply, installation and launch of around 150 surveillance cameras, along with technical management and health and safety coordination. The system will integrate cameras, sensors and video analytics tools to monitor access points and other sensitive locations, improving traffic management and incident response. The scheme has a base budget of €565,917.06 […]

Hospitality venues across the Region of Murcia have been granted permission to extend their closing times by two hours during the forthcoming Holy Week and Spring Festival celebrations. The measure has been authorised by the Regional Ministry of the Presidency, Spokesperson’s Office, Foreign Action and Emergencies, and was published in the Official Gazette of the Region of Murcia. It applies to key celebration days in Murcia, Cartagena, Lorca, Los Alcázares and Cehegín. On those major dates, certain bars, restaurants and […]

Orihuela Local Police have closed a premises in the La Regia area of the coast following a night-time operation that uncovered significant quantities of drugs. After carrying out a detailed search, officers seized nearly 6 kilos of marijuana, 300 grams of hashish and 50 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms, as well as equipment linked to drug use and distribution. Cash believed to be connected to the alleged illegal activity was also confiscated. Several people found inside the premises have been reported […]

Two sections of the seafront promenade between Cala Capitán and La Caleta in Orihuela Costa have been closed for a week after landslides caused by recent heavy rain. Local Police sealed off the affected areas on safety grounds. The Department of the Coast, led by Manuel Mestre, said a stretch of around 10 metres near the Marejada viewpoint has been fenced off. However, barriers have been displaced and there is little visible warning signage, meaning pedestrians are still using the […]

Proyecto Mastral has handed over the full proceeds from sales of its 2026 Charity Calendar, raising a total of 2,500 euros for two associations in Torrevieja. AFA Torrevieja, which supports people living with Alzheimer’s and their families, and GAEX, which works with former addicts, have each received 1,250 euros. Both organisations will use the funding to continue projects that benefit vulnerable people in the local community. The 2026 edition of the calendar features a refreshed design and includes striking weather […]