Orihuela City Council has confirmed that more children’s parks are set to be renovated as part of its ongoing programme to improve play areas across the municipality. The latest project has been completed in Orihuela Costa, where crews replaced around 260 square metres of rubber safety flooring in the park on Calle Lago Bañolas in the Garbanzuelo urbanisation. Existing play equipment and street furniture were also repaired and refurbished. The work was carried out by the Department of Infrastructure in […]

Rojales Town Hall has launched a tender for major refurbishment works at the Municipal Market, with a base budget of 486,955 euros. The project, titled “Roof Replacement and Interior Renovation of the Municipal Market”, aims to resolve long-standing structural issues and modernise the building. Constructed in the early 1990s and opened in 1993, the market has experienced persistent water leaks from its metal roof. The main intervention will see a new pitched metal roof installed to improve waterproofing and thermal […]

A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Benidorm on suspicion of committing fifteen thefts in hotel dining rooms, according to the National Police. Officers say the suspect entered hotel breakfast areas and stole handbags, mobile phones and wallets while guests briefly left their tables to collect food. Victims reported leaving bags hanging on the backs of chairs, only to discover their belongings had disappeared moments later. Police believe the man selected his targets from outside the dining room before entering […]

The Vega Baja University Hospital in Orihuela has cut its Priority 1 surgical waiting list by 75% over the past three years. These patients, who face life-threatening conditions and must be treated within 30 days, were waiting an average of 47 days in June 2023. By June 2026, that figure had fallen to just 12 days. For Priority 2 patients, who should be treated within a recommended maximum of 90 days, average waits have dropped from 67 days three years […]

A rapid intervention by Local Police has prevented a workplace accident from becoming far more serious in Orihuela Costa. Officers were alerted after a worker suffered a deep knife wound to his arm at wrist level, causing heavy blood loss. According to the force, the man attempted to make his own way to the nearest health centre but began to feel faint due to the severity of the bleeding and asked passers-by for help. A patrol attended the scene, assessed […]

Playa del Espejo in Los Alcázares has strengthened its accessibility after completing a renovation of its infrastructure and equipment. The improvements have made the beach a leading example of the council’s efforts to modernise bathing areas across the municipality. New toilets have been installed at various points along the beach, alongside additional amphibious chairs and sun loungers. Shaded areas have also been upgraded to provide greater comfort for visitors, particularly those with reduced mobility. The beach’s Accessible Point has been […]

San Miguel de Salinas Town Hall has opened the registration period for the 2026 Fiestas Patronales Costume and Float Parade, one of the highlights of the town’s annual celebrations. The event will take place on 26 September 2026 at 7pm and is organised by the Department of Festivities. Participation in the competition is limited to groups, clubs or associations, represented by an adult. A total of 500 euros in prize money will be awarded: 250 euros for first prize, 150 […]

Police in Benidorm have stepped up patrols after detecting a scam involving fake sunbed and parasol sellers on the town’s beaches. According to the Local Police, fraudsters have been approaching bathers while pretending to be authorised staff. They request payment of around 18 euros for loungers and umbrellas, instead of the official fee of six euros, and issue manipulated tickets designed to resemble genuine receipts. Officers have reported that the suspects use a clear modus operandi, targeting busy concession areas […]

Torrevieja Council has commissioned an independent laboratory to analyse rust-like staining on stainless steel railings installed along the Levante breakwater promenade. The issue has emerged just months after the refurbished walkway reopened to the public at Easter, following a renovation costing 6,543,733 euros. The corrosion marks, particularly visible around joints and welds, have appeared despite the use of AISI 316 stainless steel, a marine-grade alloy designed to resist chloride corrosion. A previous batch of railings was removed before completion after […]