Refurbishment and extension works have officially begun at the CEIP Manuel de Torres in Almoradí, marking a major investment in local education. The start of the project has been confirmed after a meeting between the town council, the contracted company and the school’s management team, to coordinate technical and organisational details and ensure the centre can continue operating safely during the works. The project is being delivered by Almoradí Town Hall through delegated powers from the Valencian regional government. It […]

Orihuela Town Hall has acknowledged the growing problem of overhead communication cables covering buildings across the municipality, including the historic centre, which is protected as a Site of Cultural Interest. The cables have become part of the urban landscape, but residents continue to complain about their visual impact and potential safety risks, particularly in heritage areas and during events such as Holy Week processions. The councillor for urban planning, Matías Ruiz, has said the council is asking telecommunications companies to […]

The body of a homeless man has been found in the courtyard of a former municipal nursery in Torrevieja. Local Police made the discovery yesterday morning after being alerted by council workers inspecting the site on Blasco Ibáñez Street. Paramedics attended the scene but were only able to confirm the man’s death. Officers from the Guardia Civil, including the Judicial Police, have taken over the investigation and have said there were no initial signs of violence. Residents in the area […]

Cartagena’s Local Police have arrested two men following separate alleged incidents of domestic abuse reported over the weekend. Both cases involve accusations of violence or mistreatment towards current or former partners, with police confirming that the arrests took place on Friday and Saturday nights. The first arrest involved a thirty-seven-year-old man detained in the Los Dolores area on Friday night. His ex-wife contacted police to report ongoing harassment, emotional blackmail and psychological abuse. Officers said the suspect was inside the […]

The Spanish Government has begun removing hazardous mining waste from dry riverbeds in the Sierra Minera of Cartagena and La Unión, responding to years of pressure from local residents and environmental campaigners. Sediments containing heavy metals have built up in ramblas near areas such as Llano del Beal, after being washed down from abandoned mining ponds. During dry months, these sediments can be lifted by the wind, increasing the risk of toxic particles reaching nearby urban areas. Authorities are now […]

Firefighters at the Mar Menor South fire station in Los Alcázares have warned that the poor condition of their base is putting public safety at risk. Staff have described the facilities as undignified and unacceptable for a service tasked with saving lives. They point to an ageing building with serious structural problems, widespread damp and a lack of basic maintenance. Firefighters also say they are expected to work with obsolete equipment, old vehicles and an insufficient number of staff to […]