Orihuela Costa has lost its electric scooter rental service after Orihuela Town Hall issued a decree shutting down Hopp, which had operated locally for six years. The closure reportedly stems from a paperwork error during a recent tender process, in which an administrative form was placed in the wrong envelope. Hopp says the council declined to allow the mistake to be corrected and instead terminated the service, a decision the company considers disproportionate given its track record. Fifteen local jobs […]

Two Lithuanian men aged 36 and 32 have been arrested in Torrevieja after being found in possession of a high-end vehicle worth more than 80,000 euros that had been stolen in the United Kingdom. The Guardia Civil said officers were carrying out routine patrols on 5 March when they stopped the UK-registered car because it did not display the required national identifier. A closer inspection revealed the vehicle identification number had been tampered with and did not meet the manufacturer’s […]

Thick white foam has been reported on the River Segura as it flowed past the Carlos III bridge weir in Rojales, marking the fourth suspected wastewater discharge incident of the current hydrological year, which began in October 2025. The episodes have coincided with increased river flow through the urban stretch of the town. The Water Court of Rojales has alerted the Segura River Basin Authority (CHS), which has taken water samples for analysis. While the authority’s findings are not usually […]

Two traffic accidents in Orihuela overnight have resulted in material damage but no injuries. Local Police intervened in separate collisions in Playa Flamenca and on Avenida de las Brisas. Despite the apparent severity of the crashes, officers quickly secured both areas and checked the condition of the vehicle occupants. No one was hurt in either incident. Orihuela Local Police say the accidents serve as a reminder of the risks linked to inattention while driving. Excessive confidence and distractions at the […]

Four people have been arrested following a National Police operation in Cartagena connected to investigations into violent robberies at occupied homes. The operation took place yesterday in Calle Submarino, in the Barrio Peral district of the city. A total of 45 officers from the Cartagena Police Station’s Judicial Police and Citizen Security brigades were involved in the deployment. Police carried out multiple searches at several properties along the street as part of the investigation. The National Police say the operation […]

Orihuela Local Police have arrested two men on suspicion of offences against public health after seizing 8.8 kilos of a substance believed to be cannabis during a traffic control in Playa Flamenca, Orihuela Costa. The operation took place on 9 March in Calle Salvador Dalí, where officers stopped a German-registered BMW X6. Police said they detected a strong smell of marijuana from inside the vehicle, which led to a search of the occupants and an inspection of the car. In […]

Residents in the Benimar urbanisation, located between Benijófar and Rojales, have publicly complained about chickens roaming freely through streets and public spaces. They say they have submitted formal complaints to Benijófar Town Hall for months but no effective measures have been taken. Neighbours argue the situation presents risks to road safety, public health and animal welfare. The birds frequently cross roads, forcing drivers to brake or swerve. Residents also report incidents of dogs chasing the chickens, increasing the potential danger […]

Two people have been injured in a traffic collision on the road between Dolores and Catral. The Emergency Information and Co-ordination Centre said it received an alert at 6:45 on Wednesday morning reporting a crash involving two cars. Health services immediately dispatched a SAMU advanced life support unit and a basic life support ambulance to the scene. A 38-year-old woman was treated for multiple traumatic injuries, while a 44-year-old man was found to have suffered multiple contusions. Both patients were […]

The Community of Murcia and the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) are hosting the regional final of the international First Lego League robotics tournament this Saturday at the School of Industrial Engineering in Cartagena. More than 200 pupils aged between 6 and 16 will take part, divided into 27 teams. Organisers expect around 900 people to attend the event, which will also be supported by around 50 volunteers. In this fifteenth edition in the Region of Murcia, 15 teams are […]