It has been fifteen months since the Regional Ministry of Education and Cartagena City Council announced the publication of a tender to draft a comprehensive renovation project for the infant section of CEIP San Isidoro and Santa Florentina, known locally as La Casa del Niño. In June 2025, the contract to prepare the plans was awarded to Santa Cruz Arquitectos for 143,000 euros. Since then, the completed project has been awaiting the next administrative step. The building is owned by […]

Torrevieja Council is finalising plans to introduce a regulated parking system, commonly known as the ORA or blue zone, in a bid to improve vehicle turnover and make spaces more accessible. The proposal would regulate more than 3,500 parking spaces, including 1,900 in the town centre and 1,640 along coastal routes near popular beaches. In the centre, blue zone spaces would allow a maximum stay of two hours, with progressive tariffs starting from 0.40 euros for 30 minutes. A green […]

Torre Pacheco Council has instructed owners of all municipal plots to clear weeds, rubble and rubbish within one month, warning of risks to public health and the environment. In an official notice, Mayor Pedro Ángel Roca said keeping land in good condition is not only a matter of appearance, but essential to guarantee safety and cleanliness across the municipality. The council said recent rainfall has led to dense vegetation growth, which could significantly increase the risk of fires once it […]

An off-duty National Police officer has prevented a distraction theft against a 77-year-old man in Elche, according to the police headquarters in Alicante. The victim had just left his home when he was approached by a car carrying two men and a woman. One of the men asked him about a cheap restaurant as a distraction, before another showed him a wallet containing a large amount of cash and asked about the gold chain around his neck, claiming he wanted […]

A 28-year-old man has died after falling more than ten metres from the cliffs at Barranco Rubio in Orihuela Costa. The incident happened at around 6pm on Sunday as he was walking along the seafront near Mil Palmeras, close to the border with Pilar de la Horadada. According to initial reports, the Colombian national, who lived in Murcia city, slipped from the top of the cliff near Manoli Hotels. Local sources suggest he may have been trying to retrieve a […]

The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation after a man was seriously injured during a fight in Albatera on Friday afternoon. The victim was left with a screwdriver embedded in the left side of his head, close to his temple, and was taken to Elche General Hospital, where he remains in hospital. The incident happened at around 18:30 in Calle Vicente Pardo. According to sources close to the investigation, a fight broke out between several people, during which the victim […]

Torrevieja’s urban bus users could see a revamped service in place before the summer after the local government board confirmed the final award of a ten-year contract to Avanza Movilidad Levante. The company, which already operates the service, secured the deal with an 18% reduction on the base tender of 82.7 million euros. The council will pay 67.8 million euros over the decade, with no option for extension. The new network will include 12 lines – nine daytime and three […]

A young athlete from Torrevieja has claimed the Kickboxing World Cup title in the Full Contact (-57 kg) category after an outstanding performance in Jesolo, Italy. Felipe González secured the gold medal at one of the sport’s most prestigious international tournaments. The competition brought together more than 4,000 athletes from 47 countries across five continents, making it one of the most significant events in the global kickboxing calendar. González delivered an impeccable campaign, showing strong technique, determination and composure against […]

A 59-year-old man has died after being hit by a stray bullet during a shooting in the Pla neighbourhood of Alicante. The incident happened shortly after 9pm on Wednesday at a building on Enrique Monsonís Domingo Street. Emergency crews attended quickly but were unable to save the victim, identified locally as Silvio, who was originally from Colombia. National Police believe the fatal shot was fired during a dispute between criminals in the street. Witnesses reported hearing four to six gunshots […]