TheTown Council of Torre Pacheco has initiated construction on eleven smart pedestrian crossings in the town centre, aimed at improving pedestrian safety. This project serves as a forerunner to a larger municipal plan that intends to expand the network of smart crossings throughout the municipality over the coming years. The estimated completion time for this installation is three months, with the service anticipated to be operational by the end of […]

FAMDIF, in collaboration with COCEMFE-Murcia, has finalised its annual monitoring of the Regional Accessibility Plan for beaches in the Region of Murcia. This year, the assessment includes seventy-four beaches, conducted by specialist technicians. Three of these beaches have been classified as Accessible Points with assisted bathing, while forty-five are practisable although many require a companion. Eighteen beaches are deemed impracticable or difficult to access, and eight remain completely inaccessible. Over […]

The Guardia Civil’s environmental division, known as Seprona, has initiated a significant investigation into the illegal dumping of livestock waste in the municipality of Murcia. Named Operation Poga, the operation has resulted in four farm managers being formally investigated for environmental crimes related to the discharge of slurry from over thirteen thousand pigs into natural watercourses such as the Ramblas del Carmen and Cuesta Alta. Reports indicate that these farms […]

The Town Council of Torrevieja has successfully removed a palm tree that was dangerously leaning on Paseo Vista Alegre. This action was taken by the Parks and Gardens department to guarantee the safety of pedestrians. The removal was carried out by Actúa, the company responsible for maintaining green areas within the municipality, and it was executed in a controlled manner without any incidents. This preventive measure comes in the wake […]

Los Alcázares has significantly bolstered its municipal security by expanding its video surveillance network to include twenty-two strategically positioned closed circuit television cameras across the town. This comprehensive system aims to enhance resident safety and modernise policing capabilities, covering all entrances and exits to the municipality. It particularly focuses on areas with high foot traffic, such as the busy Plaza del Espejo and the historic Torre del Rame. Councillor for […]

Swimming has been temporarily banned off Playa de la Gola beach in La Manga del Mar Menor and Playa Paraíso beach in Cartagena, following recent water quality tests conducted by municipal authorities. Red flags were raised at these locations on Wednesday, 30 July, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of holidaymakers. Cartagena City Council has reported that, so far, they have not detected any incidents in the sewage […]

The San Javier wastewater treatment plant has undergone significant upgrades aimed at enhancing its capabilities for reusing urban water. The improved system now includes advanced technologies for the treatment of ozonate, oxygen, and radiation, enabling the plant to disinfect an amount equivalent to forty per cent of an Olympic swimming pool in just one hour. This enhancement not only optimises the treatment capacity but also elevates the quality of recycled […]

The National Police has initiated a special deployment on the beaches of Benidorm aimed at preventing crimes such as thefts and robberies. This operation reinforces the security of public coastal spaces, and incorporates land units from the Operational Response Group and the Prevention and Reaction Unit of the Benidorm Police Station. Furthermore, aerial surveillance is conducted using drones managed by the Aerial Media Unit. With the arrival of summer, the […]

Tragedy struck Los Nietos Beach on Monday afternoon when emergency services were called to report a possible drowning. The emergency services received a call at three thirty-three PM, prompting the immediate dispatch of two ambulances. One ambulance belonged to the Cartagena Civil Protection and the other was from Basic Life Support services of six one one. Upon arrival, the medical teams found an eighty-three-year-old man in cardiac arrest. Despite nearly […]