Firefighters at the Mar Menor South fire station in Los Alcázares have warned that the poor condition of their base is putting public safety at risk. Staff have described the facilities as undignified and unacceptable for a service tasked with saving lives. They point to an ageing building with serious structural problems, widespread damp and a lack of basic maintenance. Firefighters also say they are expected to work with obsolete equipment, old vehicles and an insufficient number of staff to […]

Emergency services have confirmed the death of a man aged between 45 and 50 after he was found in the street with signs of asphyxiation in San Pedro del Pinatar, in the Region of Murcia. The incident happened on Saturday, 10 January, when the emergency coordination centre 112 received a call at 12.04 pm reporting a man lying face down on Calle Gabriel Cañadas. The caller said the man was bleeding from the nose, showing signs of asphyxiation and beginning […]

Torrevieja Council has approved urgent plans to repair, upgrade and improve the energy efficiency of several outdoor sports courts across the town. The project represents an investment of 784,188.03 euros, including VAT, and aims to modernise facilities that are heavily used by young people, families and local sports clubs. The works include the full renewal of basketball hoops and goals with anti-vandal equipment, the installation of new sports-specific LED lighting, improved fencing and protective netting, and upgraded surfaces with non-slip […]

Spanish National Police have arrested a thirty nine year old man accused of abandoning dozens of tonnes of used clothing in rented land and industrial warehouses in the town of Alcoi, in Alicante province. Investigators say the suspect posed as a textile trader and exporter, but failed to dispose of the waste properly to avoid environmental management costs. The case began after the owner of an industrial unit and adjoining land in Orihuela reported that his property had been turned […]

A 69-year-old man has died months after being struck by an electric scooter in the Alicante town of Torrevieja, in a case that could now be reclassified as involuntary manslaughter. The collision happened in July last year, and the man, who lived in Toledo, died on 31 December after his health never recovered from the injuries he suffered. His family say he was left with ninety-five per cent disability and extreme fragility following the crash. He spent several weeks in […]

Murcia and Cartagena are among the Spanish cities lagging behind on air quality, according to a new report by environmental group Ecologistas en Acción. The analysis reviewed data from official air quality monitoring stations in around twenty medium and large cities during 2025 and found that all exceeded the stricter nitrogen dioxide limits set to become law across the European Union by 2030. Nitrogen dioxide, or NO₂, is a toxic gas produced mainly by vehicle exhausts, particularly in busy urban […]

Spanish National Police have arrested four people in the town of Orihuela following a violent robbery at a private home. The suspects include three men and one woman, who are accused of acting together during the incident. Police say a man and a woman forced their way into the victim’s home after pushing the door open. Once inside, they allegedly held a knife to the victim’s neck and demanded money and banking documents. During the robbery, the pair took a […]

Residents living in the centre of Mazarrón have complained about a serious rat infestation close to the town hall, which they say has been ongoing for around a year. Neighbours on Pablo Picasso Street report that rodents are entering homes, moving across rooftops, patios and pavements, and creating a public health risk. Those affected say they are unable to open windows because rats get inside, and that the animals are frequently seen outside, particularly at sunset. Residents claim the situation […]

The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community has rejected an appeal by residents of a housing development in Orihuela against the reopening of the coastal promenade between La Caleta and Cabo Roig. The ruling confirms an earlier judgment from a court in Elche and supports the decision taken by Orihuela City Council to restore public access to the route, which reopened in August 2025. The case focused on a municipal project creating a pedestrian link of around thirty […]