The controversy surrounding the modification of the partial plan for sector Y-1 in Dehesa de Campoamor continues, as plans are in place to build sixty-four homes instead of the twenty-four previously approved. This area, located near the Nacimiento River, is at risk of flooding, having previously experienced significant overflow during a severe weather event in September 2019. Residents voiced their opposition vehemently after the clearing of the site last April, which led to concerns about safety and environmental implications. Local […]

The Torrevieja Local Government is set to approve the tender for road resurfacing and accessibility improvements in a meeting scheduled for Friday, 17th October. The project represents a significant municipal investment of six million three hundred and sixty-eight thousand six hundred and seventy euros, divided into two lots. Lot One focuses on the southern areas of the municipality, covering over forty streets and avenues, with an area of one hundred and fourteen thousand eight hundred and fifty-six square metres. Works […]

The abrupt closure of Autoescuelas Jesús, which had branches in several towns across the Alicante province and the Region of Murcia, has left numerous students stranded without classes and at a loss regarding their financial investments. Many individuals have reported having paid deposits of around five hundred euros or more, only to find that promised courses never materialised. The issue first came to light at the end of summer when multiple students arrived at the driving school, only to discover […]

The search for Marc Tulloch Hewson, a sixty-three-year-old British resident who went missing from Torrevieja on the twentieth of September, has ended in heartbreak. Investigators have recovered his remains in a wooded area located near Lago Jardin. This tragic discovery comes nearly a month after an extensive volunteer search campaign, led by friends and family, was launched in response to his disappearance. Local reports indicate that the remains were located hidden behind residential properties, prompting an outpouring of sympathy and […]

The owners of the renowned El Fogón market situated along the N-332 in Guardamar del Segura have asserted that the local council lacks the legal authority to shut down their activities pending a court decision on precautionary measures they have requested. This declaration follows the council's attempts to close the market on two occasions in recent weeks, which the owners argue are unwarranted given a lack of legal judgement. They state that the market will continue to open every Sunday […]

A seventy-year-old driver tragically lost his life on Wednesday night following a serious accident at one of the roundabouts leading to the Region of Murcia airport. The incident occurred when the driver veered off the road and collided with a tree. Emergency services received a call around ten o'clock in the evening, reporting that the driver was unconscious and in cardiac arrest on the roadway in the Valladolises area. Local police and ambulances from the emergency management service quickly arrived […]

On Wednesday, a gathering of nearly fifty individuals took place in the Constitution Square of Torrevieja to advocate for peace and justice concerning the Palestinian situation. This event coincided with a national strike called by various unions expressing solidarity with Gaza. Demonstrators carried banners with messages such as 'Gaza belongs to the Palestinians and not their assassins,' urging for an immediate end to violence and highlighting what they term a systematic aggression against civilians. The mobilisation was part of a […]

The town of Pilar de la Horadada has announced the reprogramming of its festive events due to rainfall experienced last weekend. The celebrations will now take place from Friday, the seventeenth, to Sunday, the nineteenth of October, featuring a wide array of activities designed for family fun. On Friday, the fairgrounds will open at eight in the morning and close at three o'clock in the morning. Music lovers can enjoy a performance by the tribute band 'La Otra Oreja' at […]

Almoradí will celebrate its II Fiesta del Deporte on Saturday, the eighteenth of October, from ten in the morning until half past one in the afternoon at Plaza de la Constitución. This event will showcase local sports clubs offering demonstrations and activities including a body jump session by ISN Gym, a king boxing exhibition from Premium Gym, and a maintenance class for older individuals. The day promises to be open to all, encouraging enjoyment and participation while highlighting the efforts […]