A section of Ramón Gallud in Torrevieja has been closed to traffic from Monday 23 February as drainage works begin on one of the city’s main roads. The closure is expected to remain in place until shortly before Easter. Torrevieja Local Police have introduced a series of measures to maintain road safety and reduce disruption. Illuminated "road closed" signs have been installed at the junction with Calle Orihuela, along with a restriction on vehicles over 3,500 kg. Diversion signs are […]

The Civil Guard in the Region of Murcia has dismantled an illegal tobacco sales point operating from a private home in La Manga del Mar Menor, Cartagena. A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of smuggling. Specialists from the Fiscal and Borders unit seized 1,950 packets of cigarettes and 28 one-kilo bags of loose tobacco. The total value of the goods has been estimated at more than 18,000 euros. The investigation began after officers received information about the possible […]

Almoradí Council has launched a €1,463,976 tender to carry out a full refurbishment and extension of a disused building at the town’s bus station. The site will become a new Children and Adolescent Mental Health Day Hospital, strengthening specialist care in the municipality and across the Vega Baja comarca. The project has an expected completion period of nine months. The council will transfer the finished facility to the Generalitat Valenciana, allowing it to operate as part of the public health […]

On the night of Sunday, August eighth, a brilliant streak crossed the sky, captivating residents of Torrevieja and surrounding regions in Alicante, while sparking a flurry of theories on social media. Witnesses captured the moment as a bright object entered the atmosphere, leaving an impressive trail of light, visible from across the country. Videos erupted across social media platforms as excitement grew. Astrophysicist Jose Maria Madiedo clarified via X, formerly known as Twitter, that the object entered the atmosphere at […]

On 3 December the Los Montesinos town hall has marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by underlining its commitment to building a more inclusive, accessible and just community. The council has said inclusion is not just an objective but an ongoing commitment and has reaffirmed its partnership with local organisations. The municipality has recognised the essential work of associations such as ADISMÓN and ADIS, saying their daily support for people with disabilities and their families is indispensable. The […]

Terra Natura Murcia has said farewell to its oldest animal, Fabila, a brown bear who turned 34 in January. She died this week after spending nearly three decades at the park. Fabila arrived at the former Espinardo zoo, now Terra Natura Murcia, in 1997 alongside another bear, Baku. The pair were the first brown bears to be housed at the park, having come from the Martioda Centre in Sobrón, Álava. Fabila went on to live at the site for 28 […]

San Javier’s former airport is being transformed into a major aerospace and science innovation hub. Work is already under way to create a dual technology centre focused on the aerospace sector, with that part of the project expected to open next summer. Alongside it, a new Business Incubation Centre will be established, co-financed and coordinated by the Spanish Space Agency and the European Space Agency. The plans allow for up to four start-ups to be incubated at any one time […]

Violence at IES Playa Flamenca has raised significant concerns among parents and the local community. Recent incidents of fights and disturbances have surged following the tragic death of fifteen-year-old Cloe, allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. The police have increased their presence at the school; however, many parents feel that measures taken so far are not adequate to address the ongoing issues. Reports indicate a pattern of young people engaging in fights, often egged on by onlookers, with many […]

Torrevieja's municipal coffers will benefit from one point four million euros over the next four years through contracts awarded for food and drink services at local beaches. The bidding process faced delays, missing out on the Easter holidays, yet businesses showed significant interest. Results indicate that the city will earn four times more than the minimum set for each contract. Ten lots were put up for tender, each corresponding to a beach bar, with seven located at La Mata beach, […]