On Saturday, the Platform for Public Health held a demonstration at Torrevieja University Hospital, drawing more than four hundred participants to protest against the chronic budget shortfall plaguing the healthcare area. This deficit has been calculated at an average of five hundred and fifty-seven euros less per person annually over the past three years compared to the rest of the Valencia Community, compromising the accessibility and quality of medical care, according to organisers. In an analysis of healthcare statistics, the […]

A suspected food poisoning incident at the Traíña Hotel in Lo Pagán, San Pedro del Pinatar, has affected at least ten guests, with local health authorities estimating nearly thirty individuals involved. This was confirmed by sources from the Regional Health Department on Saturday. Following the alerts, food safety technicians collected samples for analysis, in collaboration with the hotel, to determine whether the illness originated from contaminated products or poor food handling practices. According to hotel management, initial suspicions focus on […]

A twenty-four-year-old pregnant woman was found unconscious in her home in Yecla due to a gas leak this afternoon. In an attempt to protect herself and her young child from the overpowering smell, the pair moved to the balcony. Emergency services were promptly alerted, including firefighters from the Consortium of Fire Extinction and Rescue and local police officers. Upon arrival, the emergency responders discovered the woman on the floor and immediately requested medical assistance. A Mobile Emergency Unit from the […]

A remarkable community effort has resulted in the rescue of an eagle that had been spotted roaming around Heredades, in the municipality of Almoradí, for several weeks. The presence of the eagle had raised concerns among local residents. Following several alerts from citizens, the Nature Protection Service, known as Seprona, was contacted to intervene. The highly skilled team from Seprona quickly coordinated the operation to safely capture the eagle without any incidents. Thanks to the collaboration between the community and […]

The tourism department of Orihuela Costa has announced the awarding of a contract to replace and renew the urban tourist signage in the area. The enhancements will primarily take place at intersections along the N-three hundred and thirty-two road, between Mil Palmeras and Punta Prima, as well as nearby streets. Councillor for the Coast, Manuel Mestre, emphasised that signage is a vital element for any destination, as it facilitates visitor orientation, enhances the tourist experience, and contributes to road safety. […]

Pilar de la Horadada is set to enhance its waste collection systems with the introduction of a comprehensive upgrade involving the complete replacement of its blue and yellow recycling bins. This initiative, which includes two hundred and twenty new containers for both paper and cardboard as well as for plastics and packaging, will significantly improve the local recycling infrastructure. A new side-loading truck with a capacity of twenty-six cubic metres will also be deployed, tripling the current collection capacity. The […]

A twenty-eight-year-old man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and Local Police in Almoradí, suspected of committing five burglary offences. Four of these occurred during the same night in various homes and vehicles within a residential area. On the night of the twenty-second of October, agents were called after the alarm of a house was triggered; residents reported seeing an individual inside their home. Quick action by the police led to the suspect’s arrest on a nearby street. Following […]

On the night of October eighteenth, an alarming incident occurred on the AP-seven motorway in Alicante, where a seventy-six-year-old British man drove seventeen kilometres against oncoming traffic. This dangerous act prompted immediate responses from the Guardia Civil after multiple motorists alerted emergency services regarding the threat. The vehicle was detected by traffic cameras as patrols from Torrevieja and Orihuela rushed to intercept it. Despite repeated attempts to stop the driver with flashing lights, sirens, and loudspeakers, he continued in the […]