Torre Pacheco Council has instructed owners of all municipal plots to clear weeds, rubble and rubbish within one month, warning of risks to public health and the environment. In an official notice, Mayor Pedro Ángel Roca said keeping land in good condition is not only a matter of appearance, but essential to guarantee safety and cleanliness across the municipality. The council said recent rainfall has led to dense vegetation growth, which could significantly increase the risk of fires once it […]

A 28-year-old man has died after falling more than ten metres from the cliffs at Barranco Rubio in Orihuela Costa. The incident happened at around 6pm on Sunday as he was walking along the seafront near Mil Palmeras, close to the border with Pilar de la Horadada. According to initial reports, the Colombian national, who lived in Murcia city, slipped from the top of the cliff near Manoli Hotels. Local sources suggest he may have been trying to retrieve a […]

The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation after a man was seriously injured during a fight in Albatera on Friday afternoon. The victim was left with a screwdriver embedded in the left side of his head, close to his temple, and was taken to Elche General Hospital, where he remains in hospital. The incident happened at around 18:30 in Calle Vicente Pardo. According to sources close to the investigation, a fight broke out between several people, during which the victim […]

Torrevieja’s urban bus users could see a revamped service in place before the summer after the local government board confirmed the final award of a ten-year contract to Avanza Movilidad Levante. The company, which already operates the service, secured the deal with an 18% reduction on the base tender of 82.7 million euros. The council will pay 67.8 million euros over the decade, with no option for extension. The new network will include 12 lines – nine daytime and three […]

A young athlete from Torrevieja has claimed the Kickboxing World Cup title in the Full Contact (-57 kg) category after an outstanding performance in Jesolo, Italy. Felipe González secured the gold medal at one of the sport’s most prestigious international tournaments. The competition brought together more than 4,000 athletes from 47 countries across five continents, making it one of the most significant events in the global kickboxing calendar. González delivered an impeccable campaign, showing strong technique, determination and composure against […]

A 59-year-old man has died after being hit by a stray bullet during a shooting in the Pla neighbourhood of Alicante. The incident happened shortly after 9pm on Wednesday at a building on Enrique Monsonís Domingo Street. Emergency crews attended quickly but were unable to save the victim, identified locally as Silvio, who was originally from Colombia. National Police believe the fatal shot was fired during a dispute between criminals in the street. Witnesses reported hearing four to six gunshots […]

Orihuela Costa has lost its electric scooter rental service after Orihuela Town Hall issued a decree shutting down Hopp, which had operated locally for six years. The closure reportedly stems from a paperwork error during a recent tender process, in which an administrative form was placed in the wrong envelope. Hopp says the council declined to allow the mistake to be corrected and instead terminated the service, a decision the company considers disproportionate given its track record. Fifteen local jobs […]

Two Lithuanian men aged 36 and 32 have been arrested in Torrevieja after being found in possession of a high-end vehicle worth more than 80,000 euros that had been stolen in the United Kingdom. The Guardia Civil said officers were carrying out routine patrols on 5 March when they stopped the UK-registered car because it did not display the required national identifier. A closer inspection revealed the vehicle identification number had been tampered with and did not meet the manufacturer’s […]

Thick white foam has been reported on the River Segura as it flowed past the Carlos III bridge weir in Rojales, marking the fourth suspected wastewater discharge incident of the current hydrological year, which began in October 2025. The episodes have coincided with increased river flow through the urban stretch of the town. The Water Court of Rojales has alerted the Segura River Basin Authority (CHS), which has taken water samples for analysis. While the authority’s findings are not usually […]