Firefighters were called to a bungalow in Almoradí near midnight on Thursday after a fire broke out inside the property, according to emergency services. The blaze started in a household appliance. Crews from Almoradí responded quickly and managed to bring the fire under control in a short time, preventing more extensive damage to the home. During the incident, emergency teams assisted the homeowner using breathing equipment as a precaution due to smoke inhalation. Fortunately, no injuries were reported and the […]

The bodies of three migrants have been recovered in recent hours from waters off the coast of Alicante province. According to the Guardia Civil, the body of a man was found off El Campello on Wednesday. The body of a child was discovered near Cabo de las Huertas on Thursday morning, and the body of a woman was later recovered close to Tabarca island. All three were in an advanced state of decomposition. The victims have not yet been identified. […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested seven men and one woman, aged between 20 and 31, in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, as alleged members of a criminal group responsible for 36 offences against property. The investigation, known as Operation Fauron, began in November after a rise in thefts from parked cars in streets and residential garages. Officers say the group also carried out burglaries at homes and shops, as well as three robberies involving violence and intimidation. In two cases, victims suffered […]

Torrevieja’s long-awaited park-and-ride car parks will not be completed in time for the 2026 summer season, despite expectations of record tourist numbers. The council has confirmed that only provisional works will be carried out on a 14,000 square metre municipal plot between Acequión school and the N-332. The site, which already operates informally as a car park, will be cleared, levelled and finished with compacted gravel, creating space for 255 vehicles. It will remain free of charge and could include […]

Rojales Town Hall has received and reviewed the public consultation documents for the new CV-213 La Vega Baja–Alicante public bus service, which outlines 16 routes to be introduced across the region this year. The project aims to improve daily connections between municipalities and provide better access to essential services, including Torrevieja and Orihuela hospitals. Rojales will be included in six of the 16 routes, with stops in both the town centre and Ciudad Quesada. Destinations will include Orihuela, Guardamar, Alicante, […]

The long-delayed widening of the CV-95 between the roundabout at Torrevieja University Hospital in Los Balcones and the desalination plant will be mainly financed by the developer of Sector 29 La Ceñuela. The scheme, first proposed more than two decades ago, is tied to a residential and commercial development of up to 1,347 homes, currently in planning. The 870-metre stretch will be expanded to provide two lanes towards Torrevieja and three towards Los Balcones. The third lane will serve as […]

Alicante, Elche, Torrevieja, Dénia and Onil have been awarded the distinction of City of Science and Innovation by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. The recognition is granted to municipalities that actively promote innovative local policies to transform their communities and address social and economic challenges. The award allows the five towns to join the Red Innpulso network, which now includes 128 cities across Spain. The network encourages collaboration between local authorities to strengthen innovation, urban development and research […]

Orihuela Council began repair work on Wednesday on two sections of the coastal promenade between Cala Capitán and La Caleta that had been closed for safety reasons. The areas were sealed off nearly two months ago after local police restricted access due to the risk of collapse. Heavy rainfall in March caused landslides along the route, including a partial collapse on the stretch between Cabo Roig and Cala Capitán. Affected areas included the lower part of the seafront path, close […]

Two men aged 21 and 31 have been remanded in custody after allegedly attempting to rob an 86-year-old woman in Torrevieja and leaving her seriously injured. The incident took place on 25 March at around 9pm in the town centre. According to witnesses, the pair tried to steal the woman’s handbag by pulling it from her, causing her to fall heavily to the ground during the struggle. Although they failed to take the bag, the victim suffered a broken arm […]