Santa Pola has confirmed the return of one of the province’s most emblematic popular races with the revival of its 10K night event in 2026. Now rebranded as the 10K Santa Pola Summer Race, the competition is being organised by the Santa Pola Athletics Club with main sponsorship from the Town Hall. At its peak, the race attracted close to 4,000 runners. The event will be held on the first Saturday of June, starting at 21:00, creating a summer atmosphere […]

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery with violence following an incident near a primary school in Orihuela Costa. The robbery took place at around 9am yesterday near Number 20 Infant and Primary School, close to Villamartín, during the busy morning drop-off period. According to Local Police, the suspect was travelling on a personal mobility vehicle when he allegedly pushed a woman to the ground and stole her handbag. Officers were regulating traffic and access outside the […]

The theft of part of an experimental oyster farm in the Mar Menor has been described as one of the most significant blows to open-field scientific research in the Region of Murcia in recent years. The project, known as RemediOS, is working to restore native oyster populations in the saltwater lagoon. Researchers hope the bivalves will help filter excess nutrients from the water, improving quality and supporting the wider ecosystem. The initiative has received hundreds of thousands of euros in […]

Plans are progressing for a new two-kilometre cycle lane along the CV-943 in Los Montesinos, aimed at promoting safer and more sustainable travel in the area. Alicante Provincial Council has opened the tender process for the design of the route, which will run from Avenida de La Marquesa to the junction with San Miguel. The stretch is regularly used by cyclists from the town and surrounding communities but also carries heavy daily traffic. Once completed, the new section will connect […]

Terra Natura Murcia is marking the 21st birthday of Brisa, its emblematic Iberian lynx, who has become the second longest‑living specimen recorded in Spain. The anniversary is the focus of a public awareness campaign centred on the conservation of the species. The park has organised a programme of educational and outreach activities to share Brisa’s story and highlight the recovery of the Iberian lynx. Once classified as endangered, the species is now listed as vulnerable, thanks in part to European […]

Suma Gestión Tributaria has relocated and modernised its office in Santa Pola, moving to new premises beside the Town Hall in Plaza Fernández Ordoñez. The facility was inaugurated earlier this morning by the provincial deputy for finance, Marina Sáez, accompanied by Suma’s director José Antonio Belso and the Mayor of Santa Pola, Loreto Serrano. The refurbishment forms part of Suma’s Strategic Plan and represents an investment of 280,000 euros. The new 147-square-metre office, located opposite the Santa Pola Aquarium, is […]

Demolition work has begun on the former hospital residence and nursery run by Carmelite nuns in the centre of Torrevieja. Heavy machinery moved onto the site on Monday, marking the start of a municipal project valued at more than three million euros. The new building, to be known as iHub Torretech, will serve as a centre for innovation, entrepreneurship and business development. It will include a technical office to manage and promote the hub, alongside a ‘Talent Launchpad’ designed to […]

A 37-year-old man has been remanded in custody after National Police officers uncovered a hidden drug compartment in his vehicle in Santa Pola, Alicante. Officers from the Elche Drugs Unit began investigating after receiving information about a suspected drug dealing point operating from a home in the town. Police say the suspect was supplying narcotics to both users and other dealers across Alicante, Elche and Santa Pola, often taking what they described as significant security measures during his journeys. He […]

The Guardia Civil has investigated a married couple, aged 52, and their 21-year-old son for allegedly running a drug trafficking operation from a CBD shop in Guardamar del Segura. The investigation began in December after officers noted a significant rise in cannabis use and possession in the town. Police identified the family business, which sold cannabidiol products, as the suspected source. Although CBD is legal in Spain if it contains less than 0.2% THC, officers believe the shop was selling […]