Orihuela Council has issued a favourable environmental report on a planning change requested by Costa Mar Torrevieja Internacional in Orihuela Costa. The proposal concerns two undeveloped private plots in the Sector I-1 Citrus Partial Plan, near the planned Las Vistas development at Cala Mosca. Together, they cover 2,188 square metres and are currently classified for social, healthcare and administrative uses. The change would allow a range of tertiary and residential uses, including hotels, shops, offices, sports and leisure facilities, specialist […]

Police in Orihuela Costa have intercepted a driver who allegedly fled on foot after causing a traffic collision involving a family. The family was travelling to breakfast when a white vehicle hit them, leaving those involved needing medical attention for bruising. The driver reportedly left the scene after the crash and hid among some bushes. When officers found him, he ran away, prompting a pursuit on foot that ended with his interception. A breathalyser test recorded 0.62 milligrams of alcohol […]

Torrevieja Local Police, working with the Unit for Investigations and Reports, has carried out a vehicle and documentation check on Avenida Monge y Bielsa. The operation resulted in several traffic-related actions and proceedings for two alleged criminal offences. Officers detected two drivers who were over the legal alcohol limit. They have started proceedings for alleged offences against road safety under Article 379.2 of Spain’s Penal Code, which covers driving under the influence of alcohol and exceeding the legally permitted limit. […]

Cartagena Civil Protection has rescued 17 people from the Galúa and Entremares beaches at La Manga after they entered the water despite red flags warning of dangerous currents and unsafe bathing conditions. The rescues took place on Sunday afternoon, during a busy period for tourism that also included Spain’s national holiday for the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Surveillance teams carried out several interventions after swimmers ignored the areas marked with red flags. In some cases, people refused to leave […]

An extremely premature baby born after 24 weeks of pregnancy has had its sight preserved following specialist treatment at Elche General University Hospital. The Generalitat Valenciana has described the case as an example of the care available for babies born at the limits of viability. The baby had advanced retinopathy of prematurity, a condition in which abnormal blood vessel growth can damage the retina and lead to retinal detachment or blindness. Specialists Cristian Fernández and Manuel Baeza administered a biological […]

Two workers at the Go Karts Mar Menor circuit in San Javier were injured on Wednesday night after a dispute over safety rules during a kart race. A group of people reportedly became involved in the argument after allegedly breaching the track’s safety requirements. Both workers suffered blows to the face. The circuit’s security manager was hit after asking one of the alleged attackers to remain in a vehicle.

The Association of Residents and Campoamor Organisations, known as AVA Campoamor, held its second protest on Sunday over accessibility problems and the deterioration of Barranco Rubio beach. Residents, visitors and other beach users again called for a dignified, accessible and safe beach. The association has recognised some progress, but wants the provisional measures introduced so far to become permanent solutions.

Juan José Fausto Giménez has suffered several leg injuries after rescuing two children from the sea at La Manga. He was swimming near the Galúa Hotel on Sunday afternoon when a boy called for help, followed by a girl. Giménez entered the water to rescue both children. He said the large waves made the second rescue particularly difficult, and that he injured his legs while bringing the girl to safety.

Bathers at Mil Palmeras beach in Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, were given a major fright on Saturday afternoon when a dead tuna washed up on the shoreline. The popular beach is frequented by local residents and holidaymakers, including many visitors from the Region of Murcia. No further information has been reported about the fish or the cause of its death.