An eighteen-year-old man was tragically killed in Cartagena on Sunday after being stabbed during a street fight. The incident occurred in Los Barreros, where locals said disputes among teenagers are common. Witnesses revealed that the conflict arose from a drug debt, with claims of the suspect demanding ten euros for a substance known as polen, derived from cannabis. The suspect, who is reportedly the partner of the victim's cousin, is […]

The Ayuntamiento of Los Montesinos has commenced a new fumigation campaign in the public sewer system as of today. This initiative targets the prevention of cockroach outbreaks, with the primary goal of maintaining public health and hygiene in the streets. The fumigation employs approved products that are deemed safe for the population and environmentally friendly. This new campaign builds on previous successful efforts, including a recent fumigation of green areas […]

The green spaces in Orihuela Costa are in a poor state following years of neglect. The local municipal company Ildo has been responsible for the maintenance of these areas since February, after taking over from a private contractor whose contract expired in two thousand seventeen. Residents have expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the gardens and playgrounds, which show signs of abandonment and neglect. Residents are particularly concerned about […]

The Torrevieja Fair is set to remain at Antonio Soria Park for an additional year, according to a joint statement from the local council and the Association of Torrevieja Fair Industries. Councillor Federico Alarcón explained that the fair would not be moving to the port during July and August as previously considered. After evaluating the potential impacts, it was decided to maintain the current location. The fair's return to the […]

The National Police have detained a forty-three year old man in Elche following reports of burglary at a local hospital. Security personnel alerted authorities about a man who had been entering patient rooms and restricted medical areas. The suspect was already known to the hospital staff for previous incidents where he had stolen items from other patients' rooms. Upon further investigation, security staff found that approximately fourteen lockers designated for […]

Terra Natura Murcia has confirmed the birth of five wild white storks, marking a significant milestone for the park. Observations of two of the three nests at the facility indicate successful breeding for the first time since two thousand and twenty-one. This development underscores the park's role in providing a safe environment for these storks, which have been nesting naturally there for thirteen years. The arrival of the storks at […]

A twenty-five-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured today in a collision with a car on the RM-F-35 road in Torre Pacheco. The impact was substantial, causing the rider to be thrown from the motorcycle. Emergency services were alerted to the incident and dispatched to the scene promptly. Local police patrols and an emergency mobile unit provided assistance. Upon their arrival, medical personnel worked quickly to stabilise the injured individual at the […]

Seventeen people have been arrested in a significant operation against cannabis trafficking in the Vega Baja area, specifically in the towns of Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar del Segura, and Rojales. The operation, named ‘Acido Veintitres’, was led by the Guardia Civil who uncovered a criminal network that was posing as cannabis associations. Authorities initiated this investigation after reports were made to the Anti-Drug Special Prosecutor's Office regarding a newly registered […]

A fire erupted along the Tajo-Segura transfer channel in Orihuela Costa on Sunday afternoon, raising concerns among local residents. The alert came in at six PM, leading to a swift response from emergency services to prevent the flames from reaching nearby homes. Due to the fire's proximity to several urbanisations, level one of the Special Plan against Forest Fires was activated. The fire originated in a wooded area and rapidly […]