Torrevieja’s Local Police have taken part in specialist training on how to respond to marine animal strandings, as part of the city’s commitment to environmental protection. The session was organised by the Oceanogràfic Foundation in Valencia and focused on official protocols for dealing with injured or stranded animals along the coastline. The training was led by Aitor Campos, a veterinarian and member of the foundation’s rescue team. He outlined the procedures activated through the Valencian Community’s Stranding Network, a coordinated […]

A court in Elche has rejected an appeal by former Torrevieja Police commissioner Vicente Gutiérrez to remain in active service beyond the age of 65. The Administrative Court Number One upheld the town hall’s decision to refuse the extension, confirming that specific legislation governing the security forces sets the retirement age for Local Police officers at 65. Gutiérrez, who reached retirement age on 11 April 2025, had sought to extend his service until 66 years and eight months in order […]

Torrevieja Council has launched a new tender to award eight taxi licences after its previous call, issued during the Christmas period, received no applications. Most potential applicants were salaried drivers who said they were unaware of the process. Earlier this year, the council awarded eight of the 16 licences it had initially announced. All the new licences will be Eurotaxis, meaning vehicles must be fully adapted for passengers with reduced mobility, allowing travel in their own wheelchairs. Applications must be […]

A company of Chinese origin has launched plans to develop a 10,000 square metre commercial zone on Avenida de París in the La Rosaleda area of Torrevieja. The plot is currently classified under the town’s 1986 General Urban Development Plan as private cultural and educational land. To allow retail use, the firm has begun the procedure to change the zoning to commercial. Earlier this month, the local government board confirmed that the proposal will be processed through a simplified strategic […]

Murcia City Council has approved a ban on the wearing of the burka, niqab and similar garments that cover the face in municipal buildings. The motion was passed with the support of the PP and Vox, requiring anyone using council facilities to show their face for identification during administrative procedures. Vox said the measure is intended to guarantee the dignity of women “within a system of freedoms” and to strengthen security. The party argued that visual identification in municipal offices […]

Orihuela Local Police have arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a burglary at a home in Orihuela Costa following a police pursuit on Tuesday night. Officers responded to reports of several individuals inside a property on Calle Granizo. When patrols arrived, a vehicle fled the area, leading to a pursuit through nearby roads. Police said the driver carried out dangerous manoeuvres, including driving against traffic and ignoring officers’ instructions, before being stopped. Damage was found to the property’s […]

The Guardia Civil has launched proceedings against two people following an investigation into alleged animal cruelty in Torre Pacheco, Murcia. Specialists from the Nature Protection Service, known as SEPRONA, began inquiries after receiving reports of fighting cockerels and goldfinches being kept at a property in the town. During an inspection, officers found several Spanish fighting cockerels inside cages, many with mutilated crests and roughly cut wattles. Officers also reported that the birds’ spurs had been shaved to increase the damage […]

Torrevieja Council has installed 30 new nesting boxes for swifts as part of its Urban Biodiversity Plan. Fifteen have been placed on the side of the old Town Hall and another 15 at Inmaculada Concepción Primary School. The aim is to support nesting by common swifts (Apus apus) and pallid swifts (Apus pallidus), both key insect-eating species. The councillor for Pest Control, Diana Box Alonso, has said the birds play an important role in urban areas by naturally reducing flying […]

A driver has been arrested after travelling without one wheel on the N-332 from Torrevieja, creating what police described as a serious danger to other road users. Several witnesses alerted the authorities after spotting the vehicle being driven in a hazardous condition. A patrol from the Local Police in Guardamar del Segura was the first to locate the car, following a tip-off from a member of the public. The Guardia Civil then attended the scene and worked alongside local officers. […]